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a/c condeser blower vs batterie
Just replaced my small battery with the bigger one. It is interfering with the ac condenser blower, so I removed it since I am never using the a/c. The a/c seems to be factory or dealer installed. This 88 Carrera 2 Cabriolet is also equipped with power windows and power top. Would it not make sense to have the bigger battery ? So why would it not fit ?I was never to happy with the small one.
I am also contemplating to remove the compressor belt, it seems to make a "churning" sound, the belt is ok. Any disadvantage to that ? CHEERS ! WITT ! |
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09-06-2014, 02:46 PM
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My battery just barely fits. I have an after-market fan with a slightly bulkier fan body. I was able to mount it slightly crooked and get it all to fit. Make sure your battery is under the fixed hold-down bracket.
In your case, why not just remove the fan, and cover the intake hole? You don't use a/c. Good luck, Dave |
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09-06-2014, 03:10 PM
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88A Battery
These boat anchors are a mess to deal with when replacing either the front condenser fan, or the battery.
 ^^^^^ Also a bit hard on the alternator. Not sure why Porsche specified this large Amperage battery. Gerry
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09-06-2014, 04:31 PM
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......that is exactly what I did, now I am wondering if it is ok to remove the compressor belt, or leave well enough alone ?!
CHEERS ! WITT ! |
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09-07-2014, 01:38 PM
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It's super easy to remove compressor belt. 3 bolts and release a tightening bolt. You could also just cut the belt, since it is probably old, and will be even older when you ever want it again.
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09-07-2014, 06:13 PM
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the battery size is only for starting, and by size i mean CCA, cold cranking amps.
the alternator is what is important, they are rated in amps. i put a smaller (physically) battery in my car. i would leave the AC stuff. its not a race car and some day you may want it or if you sell it its still in there
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09-08-2014, 02:25 AM
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Get off my lawn!
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If your AC does not work and you are OK with sweating just cut the AC compressor belt.
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09-08-2014, 05:26 AM
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1988 Porsche Carrera
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