minis with air conditioning

[handy andy]

just a query on behalf of a spanish friend of mine who would like to buy a mini
apart from the japanese market how many minis were produced with air con for the various markets
its very hard to find a mini in spain so he has asked me to look out for one in the uk
any advice would be great
thanks andy

[cheleker]

Try Germany.

[Dr.Mabo]

Germany was never a regular country for aircons in Minis. With the aftermarket aircons I know you have to decide whether you need an aircon or a heater in your Mini. If you want an aircon you have to dump the heater. Germany is definately the country for heaters.

The only places where aircons in Minis are quite common are in Asia. All other variants are special and expensive modifications from Radford and Wood&Picket.

so long
the Doc

[handy andy]

thanks for that
sounds complicated so shall recommend he sweats it out andy

[IAIN]

Here's a picture of a Japanese SPi with the factory fitted air con. Not much room to spare !

[mab01uk]

Mini A/C Kits may be available soon from Florida USA:
"At this time we do not offer a kit for the Austin Mini Cooper. However, we are currently working on developing a kit for the Austin Mini that we hope to have together soon. Feel free to e-mail us at sales@nackits.com to be added to our mailing list so that we may notify you when the Austin Mini Kit is available."
http://nostalgicac.com/british-ac-compl ... ories.html


Photo above showing the Factory Air Conditioning Parts for Classic Mini, RHD. This is a complete factory a/c unit removed from an early 1990's Japanese spec Mini. Includes all the components (compressor, brackets, condenser, drier and evaporator), dash parts, belts, wiring harness and switches.

Cooling- Air Conditioning Rover Factory Part Numbers/Diagrams:
http://www.somerfordmini.co.uk/eshop/in ... age&id=105







The Mini-Honda A/C Kit from USA:
http://www.superfastminis.com/HMACKIT.htm
Installation Guide:
http://www.superfastminis.com/Mini-Hond ... %20Kit.pdf

[goff]

Try Mini Classics at Bawtry, He had a complete air conditioning unit from a classic mini the last time i was there , The guys name is John
Tel 01909591065