Alexr Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 Hi All, I recently bought a 240z with a L28 and would like to install aircon. I am looking for any parts to get this done like a compressor bracket, pulley, balancer or any other parts that I will need. I live in Sydney and I’m happy to pick if you don’t want to post it out. thanks in advance, Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.A.R. Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 260Z air conditioning system won't fit into a 240Z without considerable work - you'd have to use a 260Z dash, evaporator assembly and wiring loom. An easier option would be: https://www.retrospares.com.au/vintage-air-mini-slimline-under-dash-system-cool-o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted December 13, 2019 Administrators Share Posted December 13, 2019 1 hour ago, C.A.F. said: 260Z air conditioning system won't fit into a 240Z without considerable work - you'd have to use a 260Z dash, evaporator assembly and wiring loom. An easier option would be: https://www.retrospares.com.au/vintage-air-mini-slimline-under-dash-system-cool-o Pickup from 9 Silver St Eltham, Vic 3095. Mon-Friday 9am-5pm Sat 10am-1pm. That's handy, I was gonna say go to Vintage Air https://www.vintageair.com/ But if they have a local reseller, even better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexr Posted December 13, 2019 Author Share Posted December 13, 2019 Thanks Gav and C.A.F I plan on using a new evaporator from Vintage Air or similar. I need more the compressor bracket, a pulley for the belt and balancer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndBir Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 7 hours ago, Alexr said: I need more the compressor bracket, a pulley for the belt You may find that getting a bracket made up is the better option : https://www.vintageair.com/brackets/?subcat1=Universal&subcat2=Compressor&subcat3=Adapters and Universal Brackets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gtv240z Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 Try find an old unica under dash unit... These were fitted back in the 70s I think possibly a dealer option.. This is what I used, this puts the air out the dash vents. There's a good compressor bracket from the USA, the rest is just generic parts, compressor, Condensor, dryer and hoses.. And some basic wiring I kept all the info of parts used if you need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted December 21, 2019 Administrators Share Posted December 21, 2019 My 71 240z has a dealer fitted kit. I can take reference photos if it would help? After driving Sydney to Melbourne today in 40+ degree heat. I think aircon is a requirement in Australia now. The unit in mine looks a bit different to the above, but sits in passenger footwell. Gtv240z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexr Posted December 22, 2019 Author Share Posted December 22, 2019 Does the unica unit work well? It would be nice to find one. Any photos and parts used will be great if you could post them up. Also if you have any photos of the compressor, belt and crank pulley setup. Im a little confused with what to do at the front of the engine and if I need to change my crank pulley. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1600dave Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 (edited) My tip is to find a pulley that will work, then find a compressor that is readily available / reasonably priced, then make or get a bracket made to suit all those bits - its probably easier to get a modern compressor and fabricate a bracket than find an original bracket and then have to find a good condition compressor to match the factory bracket. The setup I did back in the 90's with an underdash unit + original pulley + homemade bracket + a custom hose or two + compressor and everything else from a VL commodore worked a treat and was pretty simple to install. Only downside was losing a bit of passenger knee-room Edited December 22, 2019 by 1600dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gtv240z Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 21 hours ago, Alexr said: Does the unica unit work well? It would be nice to find one. Any photos and parts used will be great if you could post them up. Also if you have any photos of the compressor, belt and crank pulley setup. Im a little confused with what to do at the front of the engine and if I need to change my crank pulley. Thanks Yes it's great, only downside which I'm looking to change is cold air only comes from dash vents and not foot well vent.. Which is just the design of the original heater / fan system. I just need to put a tee piece in somewhere.. I'll dig up my folder of info... I spent a lot of time on researching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gtv240z Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 On 12/22/2019 at 10:32 AM, Alexr said: Does the unica unit work well? It would be nice to find one. Any photos and parts used will be great if you could post them up. Also if you have any photos of the compressor, belt and crank pulley setup. Im a little confused with what to do at the front of the engine and if I need to change my crank pulley. Thanks Yes it's great, only downside which I'm looking to change is cold air only comes from dash vents and not foot well vent.. Which is just the design of the original heater / fan system. I just need to put a tee piece in somewhere.. I'll dig up my folder of info... I spent a lot of time on researching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gtv240z Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 I bought the Condensor off ebay, it was a Sanden but can't find any info on it at the moment. I remember now it arrived bent and negotiated a deal where I think I paid almost nothing for it.. And then straightened it. gav240z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexr Posted December 27, 2019 Author Share Posted December 27, 2019 Thank you all for the info and photos. It will definitely make my life easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1600dave Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 Compressor, bracket and pulley for $400 - and you get a free L26 and auto trans thrown in ! https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10221671729206758&set=pcb.2557367711206393&type=3&__tn__=HH-R&eid=ARD8G08vuyK89Vj3v4u3-lhGiibaS-lUTwrQL2s_zq7stX-U3AY64PHyeZaXJHSqwPsMMZ5BqCxqtAAh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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