Why was there no air conditioning in the Porsche 911?
Part of the problem stems from the fact that the air conditioning systems on the early cars were a dealer-installed option, and never fully adopted by the factory. As it happened, the A/C systems were basically patched into the car, and weren’t really well integrated into the 911.
Where are the electrical components in a Porsche 911?
The luggage compartment and the engine compartment fuse/relay panel are illustrated in Fig. 971-1, Fig. 971-2 and Fig. 971-3. Relay and module positions are included in the comprehensive list of electrical components in Table b. The last column of the table refers to photos or line art in this section which illustrates the component.
What is the clutch on a Porsche 911?
Blower Switch; Usually a three speed switch that controls the Blower Speed and the Clutch on the Compressor too. When first you start up the car, switch to high and open a window to flush the hot air out then turn the blower to a comfortable level (refer to above). h. Clutch: The electromagnetic connection between the belt and the Compressor.
What is a compressor in a Porsche 911?
Compressor; Pump that draws the Freon (R-12 or r134A) from the Evaporator that is now a low pressure Gas and compresses it to a high pressure Gas. c. Condenser; A coil of tubes and fins set in a flat sequence designed to release the heat that the freon has picked up in the Evaporator.
When was the Porsche 911 a / C system installed?
This is a common failure part on the 911 A/C system. Porsche still offers the complete assembly, ready to install and plug in. Fits all 911/930 models built between 1974 and 1989 with the factory front mounted condenser. Using an electric fan can be helpful to increase air flow through a cooler mounted in a poor air flow location.
Do you need to replace the front condenser on a Porsche 911?
If you want to learn more about our condensers for your Porsche 911, including the high performance front condenser and deck lid condenser, visit the Porsche 911-930 Condensers page. Anytime you expose your Porsche 911-930’s air conditioning system to air or contaminants, you will need to replace your ac receiver drier.
How to recharge a / C in a Porsche 911?
How to successfully recharge the A/C of the Porsche 911 that use rotary compressors such as SANDEN or similar and R134A gas. The procedure is based on using the following equipment from Interdynamics, Brooklyn NY 11232. 1) Interdaynamics R-134a Service kit that comes with dispenser device and lowside pressure gauge.
How does the a / C compressor work in a Porsche 911?
After the A/C compressor pressurizes the hot gaseous refrigerant, it is transported through the Receiver dryer and then onto the condenser. The function of the condenser is to receive the refrigerant in a gaseous state, then condense it down into a liquid state.