How to add a modern AC & Heater to your old Defender...

[@Simon_Rafferty]

This looks great! I've never been able to drive a Defender with AC because my knees live in the same place as the AC box! Definitely worth a look!

[@DietrichLopan]

Looks like a great system.

[@hisclarkyness]

Very nice. One can but dream. First the chassis...

[@tomnscrubs]

Thanks for stepping away from FB, Putting mine in soon, heater box pulled today

[@ministryofdefender7726]

Slowly moving the vids onto KZbin :)

[@jnewzealand4677]

Really nice job.

[@rsidhu881]

Awesome set up. In terms of the controls, I understand the AC On/Off switch at the top enables the AC function, the main fan control knob (far right) controls the primary fan speed, the booster knob (in the middle) controls the extra fans installed...but what does the knob on the left do? Did I hear you say water temperature? Does this do anything from a air temperature standpoint with this system? I thought it was largely AC On/Off and if it was "off" would effectively be heat blowing. Is that right?

[@AlbertinoDias]

I by one last August for my Land Rover, 200TDi engine, I want install so far have time to do that, November is not far for do it.

[@Solid_State]

That's absolutely brilliant

[@ministryofdefender7726]

many thanks 😊

[@Solid_State]

@@ministryofdefender7726 Just a question, would it be possible to redesign the heater/aircon box to enable it to bring in outside air and have air recirculation as an option, switchable via a button on the dash?

[@shaunjackson7383]

Hi there. Really great fit out. Could I rig something like this up in my series 3 safari. The dash/heater is much the same?

[@raysoflight2022]

Can you please provide details on the variable speed coaxial booster fans. I need those for my aircon to handle the Australian heat! Where can I get them? Thanks

[@ministryofdefender7726]

T7 Design online do the booster fans and variable controls.

[@LandyVlad_Rides]

Is this still available? Where? Available in Australia? I do have a (non working) original air compressor can that be reused with this system?

[@malcookie]

Is it recirculating permanently? No fresh air option?

[@mick9419]

Would this fit into a landrover lightweight.and series 2a ?

[@brianmaude656]

Can this be put in to a 200 tdi?

[@Knight-Rider01]

Does this improve the heat output in winter and can the airflow be directed to the windscreen to help with demisting?

[@ministryofdefender7726]

The original demister outlets for the windscreen are retained, so no difference in that respect. The heater core is 13000btu with recycling so increases internal temperature faster than the standard hester box.

[@monkeybutts0607]

Is a stock intercooler being used in this setup? I can see the silicone hoses, but I cannot tell the size of the intercooler. Thank you for any info.

[@usmcn]

where does the aircon water from the core go?

[@ministryofdefender7726]

The condensate drains out underneath onto the ground

[@jamesstarkey6104]

What happens to the original heater and fan and direction controls ??

[@BoiseTDI]

How much does this upgrade cost? I have a 99 I want to upgrade.

[@032254855]

could you run a pipe up to the ash tray on the dash and and make a couple vents to direct air would save chopping up the dash

[@jeremywylie-xv7vz]

What is required for the installation in a 300TDI that is not included in the kit? Specifically in regards to the wiring

[@ministryofdefender7726]

Just a small amount of extra wire is required depending on where you choose to mount the relays. Everything else is included.

[@lawnstreaker]

Awesome video. I may have missed, but is the new heater core in the new a/c box you installed? Any idea if this would work as a complete swap for my a/c/heater in my 93 110 NAS?

[@jonathanbowman5012]

Sorry for the late reply, (I never even saw the comments section) but yes, the heater and AC core are inside the same box, so will work as a swap for the NAS system. We've sold a few as NAS swaps so it's not an issue. Our unit is three speed, where the NAS is four, so you have to adapt the controls a bit...

[@LandyVlad_Rides]

Can the tappet cover still be removed with that air con hose in place?

[@ministryofdefender7726]

That particular installation had the hose routed over the engine, but the video is over 5 yrs old and was one of our first. We now route the #10 around the back of the engine to keep it tidier.

[@NgonSokchea]

Where I can find part to install car defender 1992

[@ministryofdefender7726]

Drop us an email and we'll match up the correct parts. [e-mail]

[@Bugoutvehiclesuk]

That’s well smart.

[@joenomdeguerre7941]

Would this be possible with a LHD?

[@heyitsmikegaming]

how much did this rework cost?

[@thomaslightfoot1508]

How much would a job like this cost?

[@JUKE179r]

NICE!!!

[@erhardbienedell6669]

Where can i find this kit

[@jonathanbowman5012]

Ministry of Defender website :)

[@phikapp]

Where can i find that universal mount and do they have one for a 200TDi???

[@ministryofdefender7726]

Ministry of Defender website, we have he 200 mount on there. Sorry for the delay in replying. Life gets in the way!

[@itolond]

where did you mount the drier?

[@sbonancio]

where can i find this to buy ?

[@ministryofdefender7726]

Ministry of Defender website.

[@graham-martin5847]

good install not impressed with the exposed wires they should have been in some conduate or made into a harness as a sparky i wasnt happy with those wires lol

[@ministryofdefender7726]

Yes, fair comment. We did tidy them up and place them into conduits before handing it over to the client. I just had to film the last bit quickly as it was about to rain. 🙂

[@pedroescolar1790]

Good morning sir. Just a quick question; is this a kit? If yes; is there available for Defender Td5? Thanks in advance

[@ministryofdefender7726]

Yes, sure. Td5 kit is more or less the same layout.

[@Allthingsdefender]

Nice I want to add air on to mine. Check out my defender on all things defender. I’ve given you a sub you nearly have 1000