yourstruly Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I'm moving to a sunnier climate soon and I want to take a Manta for company. Is it possible to retro fit air conditioning to the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shug Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Short answer: It can be done. You need to find a way of mounting a compressor to the engine and running a belt to it. Don't know what engine you have, but the 2.2 had power steering so there are mounting points and a spare groove on the crank pulley you can use. Then you'll need to mount a condenser somewhere, and get high pressure hoses made up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2908642343 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Opel did fit A/C to some Manta's. Most of the ac units were fitted to left hand drive cars. There are three cars in the uk that have ac fitted, the three cars all have a/c retro fitted from left hand drive cars. Nick Webb wrote a complete guide for the OMOC mag several years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yourstruly Posted August 24, 2013 Author Share Posted August 24, 2013 Would an engine transplant be easier? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2908642343 Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Engine transplant is not needed. The CIH has the bolt pattern for the AC unit. Parts can be found on German ebay and various other site in Germany. The Manta AC will work with 2, 2.2 and 2.4 CIH engines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyc Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Picture of Johns Engine Bay, i'm sure John won't mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2908642343 Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Picture looks good Andy. Hopefully it will look even better when the new engine is filled. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yourstruly Posted August 26, 2013 Author Share Posted August 26, 2013 Hi John great engine bay. I'm assuming the air con is not standard. If it's not could you send me as much information as possible regarding the installation? What unit did you use, where can it be sourced, any problems with the installation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyc Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 The AC in Johns car is all GM parts except for the odd item. You will need: Evaporator and box from a LHD Manta which you will need to modify to fit the RHD Heater matrix box, search Europe for these parts Dryer, any AC Shop will be able to supply Wiring loom: will need to have one made as a one off as all the OE looms (if you can find one )are LHD Pipe pressure and low pressure pipes: Will need to have these made by a specialist Compressor: These are Delco narrow body units which you can still pick up in the US but they do cost. Compressor bracket and adjuster will have to be made from scratch as there are none around Compressor belt idler wheel is from an AC Calibra with single V Pully, buy a couple as they blow the bearings quite quick Conderser, these can still be found new from the US 9' Fan for the condenser is a Bosch unit but very very hard to find . Heater control slider and bracket for the dash, again quite hard to find Recirculation flap cable will have to made and then you will need to cut a hole in the bulk head behind the glove box for the recirculation and make it water tight Failing that you might be able to find a company that can supply and off the shelf pattern kit (one kit fits all) but it won't look anything like a standard set up Thing to remember is AC was only an option in Europe and at almost 2k on top of the car price you can see why there are not many around or second hand parts for sale Keep you eyes pealed on German Ebay. as Johns car is in bits at the moment and you want some pics of the different parts then just drop me a PM with an email address and i'll send some over, or i can post here what ever is easier, come to think of it i should get on with the project write up i started Cheers Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTREA Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Warmer climate?......Australia? If so wait until the cars here and retro fit AC, parts (although not manta Specific) are plentiful and cheap, you should be able to adapt something to suit easy enough. Geminis, Toranas and Commodores ran factory AC here. Gemini AC pics: The Gemini is different in that it runs it all in the engine bay rather than under the dash Heres a link to a step by step guide on retro fitting AC to a Torana http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2964809/1976-holden-torana/page-3/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyc Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Ah, forgot some bits Radiator, three core with temp sensor holes in top header tank Temp Sensor Seven blade viscous fan 12v AC water pump & pully Twin V Crank Pully Top & Bottom Rad hoses If a 20E engine then a second idle speed control valve that helps with idle when ac is on Think thats it Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTREA Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Or you could just wind your window down? Its what I will be doing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yourstruly Posted August 29, 2013 Author Share Posted August 29, 2013 The shopping list is getting longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yourstruly Posted August 29, 2013 Author Share Posted August 29, 2013 Or chop the roof off. Has anyone done that? Is there anywhere in the UK that can convert a manta into centaur? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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