BMW E30 R134a Sanden Conversion Kit How-To & Installation Video - A/C Solutions

Stay cool and comfortable in your E30 with the BMW E30 Sanden Conversion Kit from A/C Solutions. Designed and engineered for the enthusiast, this conversion kit offers a complete, plug-and-play upgrade to the A/C system in the E30.
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[@gray-pd3fl]

"If you don't have these oil cooler lines, your install will be just a tiny bit easier". Understatement of the year.

[@Vanya2893]

i dreaded doing this because of this comment but i didn't have any issue with the installation at all? and one of my oil cooler lines is bent inward so it's even closer to the compressor

[@acsolutionsco]

@@Vanya2893 it certainly varies by car, but we have since revised our M20/30 compressor bracket to bring things closer to the engine and provide additional clearance!

[@malekwafa250]

Absolutely love this video, very well made and clear instructions. I am looking to purchase this kit soon to let my soul rest in cold AC E30 heaven. 😋😋

[@lindreltlindrelt]

Just got your e30 full kit (and inside lines) and did the install myself. This video is a nice addition to your written instructions! I'm in Houston and last night after charing it up I went out in 87 degrees and 77% humidity -- outlet temp driving was 40 degrees!! It works great! The biggest PITA was the 4th (back) screw on the expansion valve cover. Everything else and the parts in the kit were perfect and it went smoothly. Thanks A/C Solutions!!

[@acsolutionsco]

Thanks for the feedback! We're glad to see another icy cold E30 on the road!

[@kellyjohnson7669]

How long did the install take overall?

[@dougfeigen4662]

Hi Guys, this is a really terrific video. Just really well done. Thank you for this great guide and high quality content!

[@acsolutionsco]

Thank you!!

[@TheHunterHofman]

What an awesome video, I don’t even own an E30 or this video isn’t particularly useful for me, but the production and editing: wow!!

[@vehansohanian7359]

What a great and professional video, truly enjoyed watching it. Y’all guided me so perfectly! I wish you guys would make videos on other e30 repairs 😅

[@eldreadnaught7412]

I bought one of these kits last year as I was doing a retrofit in an ‘89 iX. It was a work I. Progress but it’s a fantastic kit 👍🏼👍🏼

[@michaelurena7324]

Great video. Maybe you should suggest replacing the resistor on the fan since everything is out.

[@lawsongleadell595]

This is an awesome video, I plan on purchasing a kit for my E30 shortly, just have a few questions prior.. 1. I live in Australia and have a RHD E30, so I will need to reuse my interior lines, but still replace both ends of the interior lines with new Oring seals? 2. What is involved in flushing the old interior lines? Can this be done in the car before new parts are installed? 3. Once kit is installed can I drive the car to AC shop ungassed? Just don’t want to damage the system.. 4. Can a shop do the vaccum test prior to regassing the system? I’m confident in the install based on this video, but just want to make sure it’s something I can do at home myself or if I should be paying a shop to complete it all.

[@acsolutionsco]

Great questions! Feel free to email us at [e-mail] for further inquires! 1. Yes, we only carry the LHD interior lines currently, but all of our E30 kits come with the interior o-rings 2. Flushing the old lines can be done with any off-the-shelf a/c flush (or by your local a/c shop). This is highly recommended for any reused parts and should always be done before installation. 3. Yes! As long as the compressor is not engaged during the drive, it will spin freely on the clutch pulley. 4. Yes - it is imperative that the system is vacuumed and pressure tested prior to charging. Any a/c shop will be able to help you with this process.

[@lawsongleadell595]

@@acsolutionsco awesome thanks so much for the prompt reply! Ideally I’d like to get a set of new RHD interior lines included from you if possible to keep things all new? Will send an email shortly to discuss, thanks! Looking forward to having a cold E30 in the Australian heat :)

[@andreribau1913]

Hello ac solutions, do you sttil have the ac compressor that you take off the car? I may be interested in purchasing it. Good video by the way.

[@acsolutionsco]

Unfortunately not, it was a non-working unit when removed.

[@jantzchristiansen]

What did you think was going to happen? You don’t get your A/C Solutions kit installed? I don’t get ice cold air out of the vent?

[@SamHurly]

I'd be willing to drop this whole thing, for a slice of 41 degrees at the vent.

[@acsolutionsco]

"What happens next leaves our entire team in disbelief" 😂

[@guitarman376]

I have the entire kit in a box waiting to be installed while I address other things. I noticed some of the hoses came with open ends, and I'm aware all the system components have to be cleaned/flushed. I'll be doing the install myself, how would you recommend I clean each part of the system? It would be extra cool if the components all came clean and sealed on both ends somehow.

[@TriStarGearhead]

It looks like all you'll have to do is flush the stock evaporator in the dash. However, I would recommend you replace that evaporator if you're going through the trouble of replacing every other component of the air conditioning system

[@acsolutionsco]

@@TriStarGearhead that's correct! You only need to flush the components that are going to be reused - our parts come fully pressure tested (and clean) as they are new!

[@guitarman376]

@@TriStarGearhead Thanks for the reply. I believe replacing the actual evaporator is somewhat of a horror show type of project, I believe I saw it disassembled by the channel RestoreIt.

[@guitarman376]

@@acsolutionsco My concern isn't that the parts weren't tested/cleaned when made, they look great quality in fact 🤌but that they were sent unsealed in a box with floating particles in it. Not bagged or with plugs, which I think would be a nice touch for peace of mind. I will flush everything to be sure since my AC is all apart now anyway.

[@E30TouringDE]

Dumb question, but can this be done on an e30 touring that didn’t have AC from the factory? It has an m20

[@acsolutionsco]

Not a dumb question at all! Our products are designed for cars that came with A/C from the factory, so you will need the interior HVAC console, evaporator, factory wiring harness, and the drier return line (long metal line) along with a few other small brackets highlighted in the video that are reused during installation.

[@stefanramirez1999]

When will the kit for m40 engine come??

[@acsolutionsco]

This is on our roadmap; however, we have a few other projects in the mix first! If your car has a working factory Denso compressor, we'd recommend purchasing one of our service kits along with a new condenser and expansion valve and having the system professionally charged.

[@julioromero9789]

where can you buy the full set???

[@acsolutionsco]

www.acsolutions.co/collections/all

[@vsparky6967]

Would this fit on a 85' 318i?

[@acsolutionsco]

Not this specific kit; however, we are in the process of launching a full E30 M3 (and 318i) kit for the S14/M10 engine configuration in a few months - stay tuned!

[@vsparky6967]

@@acsolutionsco alright great!