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[@olewurtz7625]

Very informative. Thanks for sharing. I’m replacing a damaged condenser in my 2011 90XS and hoping it will work after a vacuum and recharge.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Good luck!

[@Jottingsfrom]

Another great and very practical video. Thanks Mike! It’s 39 degrees here in Western Australia today. I think I need to get to and work out how to fit my air Con in the Defender. Haha!

[@leighriley6277]

Yep it was a warm one mate....summer hasn't started yet 👍👍

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Glad it was helpful!

[@David-my3uu]

Fantastic, Mike! Always learn so much watching these - and especially over time working on a single vehicle and seeing the in’s and outs of different issues with it.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Great to hear!

[@davepearce6359]

Now that was brilliant. Thanks Mike. 😊👍🏻

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@deniscudahy4549]

Just shows you something so simple as the belt can stop your A/C from working 😂🤣😂

[@BritannicaRestorations]

LOL! I should not have listened and switched the bloody thing on to see what was happening first!

[@roy2689]

If a little knowledge is dangerous, show me the man who knows so much that he is free from all peril...

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Thanks 👍

[@timbo19751975]

Triary SWITCH. Always in the High side after the compressor before condenser and will have 3 wires (usually) Cuts system out when charge is too low and also if pressure is too high.

[@barbellbell]

Nice one mike.good job.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@patrickjobling8676]

Earsa thought squadron leader.. design a quick detach swingaway either side bullbar release .. one bullbar at a time ..😁😎jolly good carryon pip pips pilgrim

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Could do!

[@olewurtz7625]

As always interesting. I was hoping that you’d have an electrical issue on a Puma, that I could learn from. Good tip about checking pressure before paying an arm and a leg for a charge that might not ne necessary. Off to my favourite online store to buy more tools 😁

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Glad to help

[@gazzafloss]

Mike, I'm with you on those Bull bars, my Disco came with one, I set about cutting all the crap off the top bit, I wanted to keep the winch so I had to keep the "bumper bar" section. At least now I can work along the front of my truck. It looks better too...

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Good tip!

[@melgregory7339]

Good video, got my AC topped up a couple of years ago on my D2 and it's not blowing cold now, local garage charges £60 now compared to £40 then, so I might check my belt first, might have gone Slack Alice.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

I found on D2's the A/C pipes rot where they are clamped to the body - corrosion between the rubber surround and pipe

[@nerhu59]

@@BritannicaRestorations Just behind the left headlamp on mine, just as you describe.

[@sweed58]

Mike you need a lemonade crate or a wheel to stand on for working over bull bar

[@leighriley6277]

A/C......best invention since the stubbie holder.....great vid mate 👍👍

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Absolutely

[@jdsmort]

Interesting you talk about using the AC in winter there to just keep in good condition.. though not really needed in Winter... One of the things an AC does with air is reduces the humidity.. so I use here in conjunction with the heater to demist in winter... works so much better than just warm air... so I use my AC in winter anyway. I have to say, I don't think my winter here is quite as harsh as in Canada.... Christchurch NZ here... not all that cold really here in winter, but still cold enough.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Great point!

[@jhvorlicky]

Problem solving without rehearsal. Love it Mike. Where's your helper gone? Was it Lewdy?

[@BritannicaRestorations]

He cannot come all the time as he is busy at college

[@jhvorlicky]

Well, wherever he's studying, I'm sure it's OK, but I bet it ain't a patch on College of Britannica Restorations!

[@grahameroberts8109]

Just for knowledge, my D2 aircon stopped working and it was because the solder had parted in the under bonnet fuse box!

[@GrumpsBarn]

...in deference to you Mike, from now on I shall always call them bullshit bars! :)

[@itolond]

May seem like an odd question - where are the drier receivers mounted on the TDI300 - I have seen some mounted close to the power steering reservoir others near wiper washer tank?

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Should be opposite the power steering using the same holes as the steering box attachment

[@itolond]

@@BritannicaRestorations RHD?

[@BritannicaRestorations]

on the left side

[@123Bilko]

So you say it's snowing! Sorry Mike but proof is needed to back that statement up!

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Ha! Warmed up to +8C and melted - but new stock is on it's way!

[@davidjeffery2823]

"Shut that door".

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Where's Everard?

[@_captain_underpants]

Look at that muck! ooer Mrs!

[@jamescunliffe9872]

Isn't air mostly nitrogen anyway? Lol,thought the aircon might be full of chinese copy britpart mice! Bull bars end up doing more damage to the front end as the fixing bolts are being fulcrumed more

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Yes but it is 100% dry!

[@jamescunliffe9872]

@@BritannicaRestorations yes cold makes it a lot worse,drained half a pint out of my compressor after two days before the last time!

[@gazzafloss]

You are so right, saw a Bull bar destroy across the whole front of a Toyota, when the minor collision it had should have only damaged the left front fender. They are pointless, weighty, expensive add on junk...

[@TheSoupdragon1968]

At least it will help defrost the windows...

[@IhsanJayman]

My discovery 300TDI A/C is mixed with smoke. Any idea what can it be?

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Sounds like no oil in the system

[@IhsanJayman]

@@BritannicaRestorations Oil in engine or A/C?

[@Chumfin]

The compressor maybe

[@greebo7857]

I don't have a Defender, but I have 2 Discos. I never turn the AC off. It keeps everything lubed up and has the added advantage of keeping the windows demisted always. Same with my daily driver Ford. Of course, these cars have "climate control".......

[@Chumfin]

I think r32 is thinner than air

[@dave1secondago]

why would u need ac in the winter

[@harveysmith100]

Good to de-mist the windscreen.

[@evanjones2539]

I always use the AC when demisting the windscreen, it dries the air it also helps keep the car dry inside..

[@LeviandBilly]

You should use your ac about once a week atleast to stop the seals from drying out and failing. When people get their ac "recharged" it normally all leaks out again because the seals are buggered.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

correct - but once a month is ok