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So my '03 R53 recently had its AC compressor go out and I'm wondering what my options are for an AC delete. From what I could find, minimania is the only place that offers a bypass idler pulley.
Are there any other thoughts or suggestions? Thanks!
That's really the only option. The belt must remain in that same "route", so it's either a pump or the delete pulley.
I'll check that pump tomorrow AM and let you know.
I have seen that same by-pass idler on SEVERAL different sites. Since the A/C is standard item......and these days it is tough to sell a car without it, I would day toss a used compressor on it, and preserve all the piping etc. If it will be track only car....heck...rip it all out...and lighten it up!!
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yeah, after doing some reading of older posts, it seems as if some people have had issues with the fan staying on if the ac compressor was not plugged in. that being said, it's probably a better idea to just replace the pump with a different used one. the worst part is i have a 500+ mile drive coming up on friday and i really wanted to take the mini.
onasled, i look forward to hearing from you tomorrow to see if you still have one available.
waymotorworks, i'll pm you about a price and possible expedited shipping.
It's really quite easy to do. Buy the OEM part from MINI parts. As for the fan runing, all you need to do is take the High Presure sensor that is on the AC piping and plug it back in. Then you fan will run correctly. Just tiewrap the sensor out of the way.
Woo hoo! So I decided to go with the OEM idler pulley that comes with the no a/c option as mentioned above. The place I'm ordering it from (classic mini, where i've been getting all of my parts) does not have it in stock so they had to order it and they will be getting it in on wednesday. That being said, I had requested they overnight the part to me so I can receive it by Thursday and I can install it by the time I have to leave for my trip on Friday. The worst part is I ended up paying more for shipping then I did the part. Oh well, convenience comes at a cost!
So I'm thinking I'm going to just remove the pump, hook up the high pressure sensor, and just tape up and zip tie the hoses out of the way for now. I don't want to fully remove the AC, but with wisconsin winter just around the corner, I don't see myself using the AC anytime soon. However, I would like to put it back to stock if ever I decide to sell the car or once summer rolls around and i decide i would like AC again. Also, my AC is suffering from the stink-nasty smell whenever I use it. I'll address that problem when i replace the pump come spring/summer.
Now to cross my fingers that the part gets to me by Thursday!
good suggestion on the OEM part guys! It's almost half the price of the one from minimadness too!
i thought that too, but after replacing that filter, it was still there. i've seen dozens of threads about clearing up that smell, from using lysol and keeping the ac on with the temp on high, to having the dealer do 'the treatment'.
what's funny is the salesman only turned the ac on for aobut 30 seconds until it got cold, then shut it off right away, almost like he knew the smell was there. i took it to the local (75miles away) mini dealer for other issues and had mentioned the issue to them. they quoted me over $500 to fix it. no thanks! not yet anyways, i'll try other things first, and if all else fails, i'll let them fix it, since it's a dealer, i can always take it back within a reasonable ammount of time and tell them the issue isnt fixed if it's not.
good suggestion on the OEM part guys! It's almost half the price of the one from minimadness too!
We don't ALWAYS cost more just most of the time...and always on labor...
I had the same thing happen - compressor gave out at 63k, I just did my clutch, removed the lines and condensor, fan was always running, so I'll plug that sensor in - my shop foreman just thought of the same thing today so I was going to try it - couldn't hurt, right!! HUGE help confirming that though.
I'm going to see how next summer is without a/c - if I don't mind it (I rarely use it) I'll get the comp out and put that deflector pulley in, if I can't stand it I'll get a new compressor and put it in.
Thank god we figured out the fan thing. It's looking for resistance, and that's what the plug provides, right? My foreman and I tried jumping the wires on Sunday, no combination worked, then he realized there was probably a certain resistance it needed - there's three wires going into the plug, makes sense. That's why the fan doesn't stay on at all times if the system is discharged - the sensor does its job
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'03 MCS : 6SPD : JB/B : 82K MI : RMW TUNED (201.1WHP BEFORE NEW BELT, 17%, NEW CAT) : K&N 1550 HAI : CM FX300 : JBR FW : WMW 17% : 380CC : MSD : HOTWIRES : TSW DAMPER : MILLTEK : B&M SSK : TT BOOT : H&R'S : SPARCO MILANOS : CHROMELINE : BOBCATS : TSW CARBONS : STOPTECH SS LINES : BRASS BUSHINGS : VIS CF HOOD
i thought that too, but after replacing that filter, it was still there. i've seen dozens of threads about clearing up that smell, from using lysol and keeping the ac on with the temp on high, to having the dealer do 'the treatment'.
what's funny is the salesman only turned the ac on for aobut 30 seconds until it got cold, then shut it off right away, almost like he knew the smell was there. i took it to the local (75miles away) mini dealer for other issues and had mentioned the issue to them. they quoted me over $500 to fix it. no thanks! not yet anyways, i'll try other things first, and if all else fails, i'll let them fix it, since it's a dealer, i can always take it back within a reasonable ammount of time and tell them the issue isnt fixed if it's not.
There's a deoderizing spray you need - it'll neutralize the air in the ducting, which is where the odor is locked into the plastics. Go to a dealer and purchase the spray, then spray it into your air intake for the a/c system - remove the cabin filter first - then let it run for about a half hour. It's strong stuff so open the windows and stay clear!
__________________ MOTORING ADVISOR @ HERB CHAMBERS MINI OF BOSTON
'03 MCS : 6SPD : JB/B : 82K MI : RMW TUNED (201.1WHP BEFORE NEW BELT, 17%, NEW CAT) : K&N 1550 HAI : CM FX300 : JBR FW : WMW 17% : 380CC : MSD : HOTWIRES : TSW DAMPER : MILLTEK : B&M SSK : TT BOOT : H&R'S : SPARCO MILANOS : CHROMELINE : BOBCATS : TSW CARBONS : STOPTECH SS LINES : BRASS BUSHINGS : VIS CF HOOD
yes! i got the part shipped to work today at around 10:30 and decided to go home and install it during lunch, and it works great! i am curious as to where the high pressure sensor is located? i noticed the one round circular plug at the top of the ac pump, but the sensor that goes to is inside the actual ac clutch got smoked off when it burnt up. that bypass pulley was a dream to install and i finally got to use my new belt tentioner tool. good stuff!
Woo hoo! So I decided to go with the OEM idler pulley that comes with the no a/c option as mentioned above. The place I'm ordering it from (classic mini, ...
yes! i got the part shipped to work today at around 10:30 and decided to go home and install it during lunch, and it works great! i am curious as to where the high pressure sensor is located? i noticed the one round circular plug at the top of the ac pump, but the sensor that goes to is inside the actual ac clutch got smoked off when it burnt up. that bypass pulley was a dream to install and i finally got to use my new belt tentioner tool. good stuff!
The sensor is on the line under thr fuse block. If you don't remove your lines it will be hooked up and be OK. Only when you remove the line set, you'll need the sensor.
It's my plan to do so.
