scole665 Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Anyone know where I can get an entire kit of stuff I'll need to add A/C to my 1986 BRAT which has never had A/C before? I'm not gonna be able to put it in, but I want to make sure I buy everything for the guy/gal who might do it. In the alternative, where can I get everything I need? Any advise is appreciated. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyeights Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 (edited) Pulling all the stuff from a donor car would be best IMO. Look on your heater control and see if it says "Car is equipped installation of optional AC" or something like that. This will be a huge plus as most of the wiring should already be there. Here is a short list of what you'll need off the top of my head. Condenser in front of the radiator Correct combination of brackets for alternator and AC compressor (including compressor) Hard and soft lines/hoses Receiver dryer unit with mounting hardware Relays that mount on the passenger side strut tower Extra radiator fan for the drivers side Evaporator core complete with the case that it fits in Hope that the wiring for all of this is already installed in your car or you'll need that too Perhaps more but that's all I can think of off hand. It will be almost impossible IMO to do this without pulling the dash assembly completely out of the car. Might as well do the heater core at the same time. Good Luck! Edited March 18, 2012 by Crazyeights added picture of heater control panel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scole665 Posted August 3, 2012 Author Share Posted August 3, 2012 Well, I found a car with AC that I could use as a donor. With the help of Terry, I got it out and installed. The compressor was shot so I need to get a new one. The issue I have is that I pulled the AC from an 83 and installed into an 86. Apparently, on the 86 there are two versions and I don't understand the difference between them. So, I bought one off eBay and we'll see if I made the right choice. I do need various O rings. Anyone know a place where I can get these..... or perhaps other options? Once I have all this, I'll be able to load it up with Freon... and try to stay cool in this hotter than hell place where I reside. Getting excited that this project might be coming to an end. Thanks for the help I received. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnW Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 That's cool! Terry Fryman? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomRhere Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Local parts store should be able to do the o-rings. Every connection has an o-ring, so be sure you get enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scole665 Posted August 4, 2012 Author Share Posted August 4, 2012 Yeah, Shawn. He helps me with most of my mechanical stuff. I'm pretty much a mechanical moron. The compressor came and it doesn't look right to me. UUUUgh. I have to find someone a little smarter than me to see if it's workable. Annoying. Thanks for the thoughts and advise, folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnW Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Snap a picture of it we can tell if its original/correct. I have a few lying around that might be right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scole665 Posted August 5, 2012 Author Share Posted August 5, 2012 Snap a picture of it we can tell if its original/correct. I have a few lying around that might be right. I'm pretty sure it's not correct. Just so you know, we pulled the AC stuff out of an '83 but as mentioned mine's an 86. All i need it the compressor and the o-rings then a charge and hopefully we'll be 'summer cool'. Any assistance is appreciated. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scole665 Posted August 21, 2012 Author Share Posted August 21, 2012 Shawn, did you get a chance to see this? Do you have what need? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnW Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Doesn't look familiar to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Could that be an A/C compressor to an EA82? I bet their parts system for an 86 shows your BRAT as getting an EA82, this is false and a common problem with parts places. Best bet is to order stuff for an 84 as it will show getting the correct EA81 engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbosubarubrat Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Could that be an A/C compressor to an EA82? I bet their parts system for an 86 shows your BRAT as getting an EA82, this is false and a common problem with parts places. Best bet is to order stuff for an 84 as it will show getting the correct EA81 engine. 82-87 should work but to be on the safe side 82-84 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinky26 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Shawn, did you get a chance to see this? Do you have what need? How did this work out for you? I'm looking at doing the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinky26 Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Looking at getting this Brat to pull the AC parts to put on mine, then I could pull more parts for selling too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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