So last night I decided to swap over the aircon perspex from the cheap Chinese ebay heater control into my OEM one. Why....because the one from China is bowed! See the daylight in the middle.
I'll have a look at Jon's guide although I think the MK4 heater box is different to the MK2/3 one tho. edit Jon only installed the controller, not the whole HVAC.
So is there a difference between a standard MK2 head box flappy bit and a MK3 Aircon one?? The fresh air/aircon module is oviously a lot larger but I hoped it would clip on the the MK2 one. At worst I suppose I can split the MK3 heater box when it comes and swap the flaps over.
Glad to hear you no-longer have a screw loose Hope that''s sorted it. My leak a while back was from the fresh air inlet in the plenum chamber! Time to replace the soundproofing now.
I'd really like to fit aircon to my MK2. It's a 1991 8v GTI Moredoor big bumper which I've had for nearly 23 years and will no doubt be with me for a little longer...... I had a Beetle TDI for a few years but the Golf sat patiently waiting my renewed attention a few years ago. So back in Jan 2020 I did some surfing on ebay and found someone selling most of the MK3 Golf aircon setup for £40 near Colchester. For a bit more he'll sell me a MK3 alternator adjuster and the engine wiring. So I took a punt based on the fact we have some friends who live nearby and could drop off on his periodic trips North...I wasn't in a rush... However COVID-19 came along and it's still down there! My idea is to do a staged install. I'll put the modded heater box in and plumb the engine components as and when. The other weekend I replaced the foam on a spare MK2 heater box and I managed to jump on a RHD aircon parcel shelf on ebay for £35 delivered. I've surfed the Internet for any install guides and can only see brief reference to the install on an Australian website, but there isn't much to go on. Any help would be appreciated. I guess a Haynes MK3 Repair manual might help! ...... edit - Nah the MK3 Manual is cr4p for any detail re aircon
I painted my grille surround. Took way longer than expected to mask-up and I ended-up using all manner of tape because I didn't have enough masking tape. In fact the masking tape I had kept needing a quick blast in the microwave (matter of secs only to refresh it). I layered the paint on fairly thick and had a mishap when I put my palm on wet paint. The end result looks surprisingly good with very little paint bleed. https://ibb.co/GH0cmQ7 A subsequent tidy of the coal shed yielded 2 unused rolls of masking tape. Grrrrrrrrr!
Also reading Eddypeck's post about heated seats primed me into action (I want a heated screen too since it's grim up-north). I've dismantled the drivers seat and will replace the foam with a spare set. I'm not a confident electrician so I may get someone to wire the in (I still need my heated mirrors that I fitted years ago connecting-up!) https://ibb.co/v3pCdMC
Finally I thought I'd look at the rear brakes since they are binding (They are MK3 calipers). I was ready for replacing the pistons and seals but noted that the handbrake cables weren't moving freely, hence the handbrake mech on the rear caliper wasn't fully releasing. Two new handbrake cables later and the rear handbrake seems to be releasing fine. Those guide tubes are sch a PiTa!
Hope that''s sorted it. My leak a while back was from the fresh air inlet in the plenum chamber!