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Hi,
Can anyone tell me how much of a PITA it would be to fit A/C and P/S to a Brumby which doesn't currently have it ?

Also and ideas on how hard the parts are yo come by ?

Cheers,

Brad

the parts can be had from any my with a/c....the worst is it has to be stripped...dash has to come out...it a PITA alright but can be done....power steer is much easier to do...bill

P/S is fairly easy to fit BUT the trick is finding a power steering rack thats in good condition, they tend to get a lot of slop when the bushes wear, I think the average price to recondition one is about $600, this is all just from what I've read, my 83 MY had power steering fitted as an option when new, countless motors later it still works well, but it is starting to develop a little slop, not really a huge problem though as it's getting parted as soon as I get the time.

Jordan.

did most of the ac swap into an my wagon that didnt have it but never actual got it all running. I then gave the car to the bro, and he couldnt have been bothered.

taking the dash out is definetly the big one, if you've done it before its all good but if your a first timer be prepared to take a while.

some ea81 blocks didnt come with the right thread holes for a power steering setup so be prepared to drill into the block and insert a thread, same as exhaust headers which is a common thread to recoil.

I've not ever installed A/C on an MY, however I've removed it from two, and I never had to remove the dash. I also install air con at my work, and I used to sell aircon components, so I'm pretty sure I know all the necessary pieces.

Compressor: mounts on motor
Condensor: mounts in front of radiator
Receiver Dryer: mounts in engine bay or near condensor
Evaporator: sits in cabin, replaces the large plastic ducting under the glovebox on non AC models
Thermister: incorporated into the evaporator box

All that's left is the switch and perhaps an amplifier and a magnetic clutch relay. Surely these wouldn't require the removal of the dash.

Just an add on.... when adding power steering to the ea81 the thermostate housing tends to be a longer to help clear the power steering pump. Im not sure if this is a "must do" thing though.

Dave

Yeah, I forgot about that Dave.

As far as I know the aftermarket replacement is a one size fits all affair, and heightwise sits halfway between the genuine variants. I don't think you can run the genuine short housing with power steering... don't quote me though.

Some short housing work some don't, I broke my long housing (always make sure the thermostat is positioned correctly) and only had short ones on hand, some crush the hose between the housing and P/S pump evantually cutting through the hose, others will just clear it.

Jordan.

just dig up an old MY tourer and swap all the parts over, you can also swap the interior to get power wimdows and better seats and trim as well as the digi dash
cheers
Thierry

Yep I think I will just track down a touring wagon.

Cheers,

I fitted p/s to a late Brumby (92) and had to space the pump more than 20mm off its bracket to clear an extra vac. port on the late inlet manifold. I spaced it with ally. blocks and longer bolts. I had to "notch" the inlet snorkel of the airfilter to clear the pump. The standard belt still fit......just.
If I did it again I would remove the vac. port on the manifold and find an alternative vac. source and not use spacers.

The dash really is not that bad/hard. Did mine to swap the dash pad last year in 4.5 hours. If pressed , I may be able to send you my step by step I wrote out for that next time, if I can find it. PM me before you start.

A note . quite a few AC units were installed here at sales point, not factory.

Ok thanks, well I have a touring wagon now so the fun is about to begin