Ask an Expert..... » Fixing Air Conditioning system into a 4Life

#1 by ngariama2007 , Tue Oct 13, 2015 3:25 pm

How hard or easy is it to fix an AC System into my truck? It does not have one. Where I am, that's damn inconvenient as it gets rather hot during the day.

And what parts do I need to be able to do this myself?

#2 by 123hotchef , Tue Oct 13, 2015 3:41 pm

lots involved mate compressor pipe work dash out to install the evaporator wiring controls relays

I think it would be easier to buy a warrior with AC

#3 by ngariama2007 , Tue Oct 13, 2015 3:44 pm

That sucks. I love this truck

#4 by 123hotchef , Tue Oct 13, 2015 3:46 pm

it can be done u need to find a busted truck with AC and transfer all the bits off

#5 by Jon Grimsby , Tue Oct 13, 2015 4:05 pm

Where are you @ngariama2007 ? Mine hasn't worked since I bought the truck but its not a problem here in the UK, a good heater is though.

#6 by Discodaz , Tue Oct 13, 2015 4:39 pm

Quote: Jon Grimsby wrote in post #5
Where are you @ngariama2007 ? Mine hasn't worked since I bought the truck but its not a problem here in the UK, a good heater is though.

Lol,you got that right pal...mine doesn't work either..well,it does,but doesn't blow Ivey cold.had it regassed a few times but it only lasts a few weeks.they insist it's not leaking but..the refrigerant I s going somewhere

Daz

#7 by ngariama2007 , Tue Oct 13, 2015 4:47 pm

Heheh!! Am in Nairobi, Kenya @Jon Grimsby. And right now, this place is seriously hot and will get hotter as December nears. @123hotchef, will def start looking for a wreck for that. Not many folks buy this truck here. They fear it like hell, dont understand how it works actually. Likely getting a wreck will turn out into a long search.

#8 by ngariama2007 , Tue Oct 13, 2015 4:57 pm

Any recommendations on a garage or outfit that breaks up trucks that I can buy the complete system from and have it shipped here?

#9 by Nick , Tue Oct 13, 2015 5:04 pm

http://www.thorntonbreakers.co.uk/

#10 by 123hotchef , Tue Oct 13, 2015 5:48 pm

U could retro fit something else but a l200 system will bolt sraight on

#11 by 4life greg , Tue Oct 13, 2015 5:57 pm

Have you tried asking on this forum?

4x4community.co.za - Mitsubishi

Plenty of Mitsubishi Colts in SA, I'm sure if you asked on there someone would know of a breakers or something, It's a bit closer to you than the UK anyway!

#12 by ngariama2007 , Fri Oct 16, 2015 9:32 am

Thanks @Nick. Checking it now. @123hotchef a direct bolt on would be best. Mechs here will do stuff even when they are not very sure of it. Likely I would be putting my truck on death row thereafter.
@4life greg, checking the forum now.
Much appreciated

#13 by 123hotchef , Fri Oct 16, 2015 9:35 am

Well if you can find a warrior or animal with ac breaking that would be your best bet as it will bolt straight on then just need wiring up don't forget the switch and loom from the donner truck

#14 by ngariama2007 , Fri Oct 16, 2015 9:47 am

Well noted @123hotchef

#15 by 123hotchef , Fri Oct 16, 2015 9:52 am

and u will also need the longer aux belt mate

#16 by 123hotchef , Fri Oct 16, 2015 9:57 am

forgot to say u will also need to remove the dash in its entirerity install the evaporator and its components, wiring and pipes, switches and relays then test it out before putting dash back at least a 2 day job

#17 by ngariama2007 , Fri Oct 16, 2015 10:39 am

Eehh?? that seems like a lot more work than 2 days @123hotchef , any thread on that in the forum?

#18 by 123hotchef , Fri Oct 16, 2015 10:48 am

no 2 days just for the removing dash part my friend don't be fooled no there is no write up for this u will be a first

#19 by ngariama2007 , Fri Oct 16, 2015 10:56 am

Then I will be sure to take pics if and when I get round to doing it. Thanks for the good advice

#20 by 123hotchef , Fri Oct 16, 2015 11:10 am

no worries mate good luck with it if u decide to embark on that dream

#21 by ngariama2007 , Sat Oct 15, 2016 6:40 pm

Ha! Now ready to embark on an epic journey. Fixing an AC system into a 4Life. Got.the ingredients from a pajero.

#22 by ngariama2007 , Sat Oct 15, 2016 6:42 pm

Ha! Now ready to embark on an epic journey. Fixing an AC system into a 4Life. Got.the ingredients from a pajero.

#23 by 123hotchef , Mon Oct 17, 2016 8:07 pm

dont forget the pics mate have fun its going be a great project

#24 by ngariama2007 , Tue Dec 27, 2016 11:07 am

Hi all. Any one who can takes pic of his car with the AC condensor and radiator in place? K74 model?? Need to see how they appear and get an idea of how to.seat mine.

Thanks and nice holiday.

#25 by 4life-extreme , Tue Dec 27, 2016 3:42 pm

you might be able to make out where it went rad is behind sceenwash bottle and pipes are running along bottom of inner wing into the bulkhead. i will get another pic up of the compressor

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