Mr. Ice Project air con

911 3.2 Carrera 1986 Air con overhaul I have ordered all the bits the arrived the other day , I was going to have a crack at fitting it myself but it was a big enough job removing  all the old hoses , now I am thinking send it in to get new stuff installed 😝 anyone done it ? Thanks

There are a few of us that have and there are threads here.  It's not that hard.  Just take your time.

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I reckon you've got the worst part of the job done! Like Brian said, just take your time and it's almost pleasurable.

Mines in the box waiting for free time.

The instructions don’t make sense either, probably easy if you have done one before ! Be nice to find a You tube video or something showing it all

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Only ever done one... What I did was lay the kit out on the floor to get an idea of where everything goes, then instal the new parts as individual projects. Not as overwhelming.

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Kuele/Griffith or Classic Auto Air?

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Kuele/Griffith I was looking at the hose heat shield thry give you and because I have a modified exhaust, I might have to get something made to shield the heat from pipes and Fender Condenser.

Or ceramic coat the trumpet inside and out to reduce radiant heat.  I did my headers that way to protect my CoP's as I didn't have room for a heatshield. Could you clamp the shield directly to the trumpet using a combination of metal spacers and stainless steel zip ties? Actually here's a kit: exhaust heat shield kit, hot exhaust, cool car, heat protection, exhaust pipe protection, embossed (carbuilders.com.au)

Or perhaps this may work ?

Honestly I reckon you'll be ok.  A standard car has the cat in that location, and those pump out a lot of heat.

Well Well AC is in and working a treat but what a job my god 🤣 Very happy with it

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awesome, would like to learn more about the kit you used?

The Stage 1 Base System Package This package was designed during our research and study of the 911/930 air conditioning system. Available for the 911, 912 and 930 models. We determined the key, or minimum base line, improvements had to a) reduce the inherent refrigerant leaks, b) boost system performance and provide c) a better margin of safety. This base package contains the following components: Complete barrier hose set with a low-high pressure switch located in the hose between the compressor and deck lid condenser. A major source of refrigerant leaks are the older style hoses presently in your car. Barrier hose has an additional liner inside which significantly reduces permeation leakage rates. Kuehl brand barrier hoses are the same diameter as original factory hoses however lighter. The Kuehl hose routing mainly follows the existing factory hose path making installation logical; our instructions guide you through the entire process ... from start to finish. Low high pressure switch automatically helps to prevent the compressor from operating if system pressures are too low or too high. Low system pressures reduce the amount of refrigerant oil circulating through the compressor causing pre-mature wear. Excessive High side system pressures cause leaks, overheating, and pre-mature compressor wear as well. New receiver drier having R12/134a compatible desiccant. Driers should be replaced whenever: (a) your system has lost its refrigerant, or you are unsure of its age, (b) the system is suspect to excessive moisture, © you are changing over to an alternate refrigerant or incompatible refrigerant oils, or (d) your compressor seized or locked up. Griffiths Technical Inc, 22D Lasinski Road, Franklin, New Jersey, 07416 U.S.A, Phone [phone removed] Alt Phone [phone removed] Email [email removed] Copyright 2013-2018 Griffiths Technical Inc. The Stage 1 System Package (continued). Complete set of O-rings (HNBR, compatible with R134a or R12). System orings should be replaced when ever their connecting joint has been opened, or when changing refrigerant or oil types. R134a charge port adapters. Whether you car has or has not already been converted to R134a, we want you to start of project ‘fresh’. Griffiths adapters are solid steel, have their own valve cores and less apt to fail like inexpensive aluminum types. Refrigerant oil. When a system is overhauled oil is lost in the process. If you are converting from R12 to R134a refrigerant you should be using a R134a compatible refrigerant oil. We can provide you with either Ester or PAG type oil. The oil can be either poured in your compressor or you can have it ‘injected’ your service technician. It’s a rather simple process and we provide details to assist you. One of the most import yet overlooked details is affixing a R134a conversion sticker in the engine compartment to notify anyone servicing the system that it has been converted along with the type of oil and refrigerant and their quantities. Hose hangers for any changes in size diameters which are not stock we supply new hangers Griffiths Technical Inc, 22D Lasinski Road, Franklin, New Jersey, 07416 U.S.A, Phone [phone removed] Alt Phone [phone removed] Email [email removed] Copyright 2013-2018 Griffiths Technical Inc. The Stage 1 System Package (continued). Adding additional condenser capacity is crucial to providing cool comfortable a/c air in the 911, 912 or 930 cockpit. Whether you are using R12 or R134a, the Rearward Kuehl Fender Condenser is the key. The rearward fender condenser assembly, which mounts behind the left hand rear tire, runs in conjunction with your existing condensers providing additional condenser capacity which reduces refrigerant temperatures and lowers vent temps. This proprietary design is a simple ‘drop in’, mounting on existing vehicle points. Our fender condenser has been field tested for over 12 years. There are no issues with its location or design relative to: exhaust systems or catalytic converters radiating heat, tire clearance, or road debris flying of the tire ( the height of the condenser assembly is above the throw angle of stones, and we include a stone guard as well). This condenser is a well proven product. The rearward Kuehl fender serpentine condenser is pre-assembled: condenser, 12" blower fan, stainless steel brackets. Also included are all mechanical and electrical hardware to make the installation turn-key. And, the assembly mounts upon existing vehicle points. The Kuehl Installation Instructions guide you through the each step of the process. From removing your old components through installing your new Kuehl upgrades, as well as evacuation, refrigerant charging and testing. Contains well detail written DIY guidance along with pictorial views. Griffiths Technical Inc, 22D Lasinski Road, Franklin, New Jersey, 07416 U.S.A, Phone [phone removed] Alt Phone [phone removed] Email [email removed] Copyright 2013-2018 Griffiths Technical Inc. Options

Funny this popped up .. mine is the same kit and has been in for a few months.  Went for a long drive today - temps 28 or so and lots of sun.   I had to crank the fan speed to 3 a few times and temps just held onto comfortable.  When I got home lots of water drainage from the evap - suspect I might have got a bit of icing.  But worked a champ overall.