Advice Needed Pls - AC Pump & Modification to clear intercooler...
 

Hey guys

Before I go and look for a hard answer that isn't perhaps there....

Got the engine into the car the other week, and now working my way through a list of checks, making sure stuff clears, or how I'm going to re-route things.

Car is a 1992 964 Turbo with a complete engine re-working project (described in mind numbing detail below), but a challenge which I knew I'd have to think about is how to run the AC lines, clearing the new TurboKraft full-bay IC I now have.

It looks as though I don't need to rework the lines themselves; the factory fit 160º(ish) rigid>flexi lines actually sit under the IC and can be fastened to prevent damage. This is good, as it gives me more room to fit the required sized air filter between intake and bulkhead.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...BEFD160DE8.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...3B900B223A.jpg

However, the factory terminations are completely wrong and prevent the IC from being installed.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...6059303300.jpg

So, as I see it, perhaps a few options.

1. I know a guy who has his own AC kit to make up pipes, crimps etc, so I guess he'll have access to 90º fittings...this may just require shortening the last section of rubber hose and re-crimping "something" onto it. Don't believe for a second that it's going to be that simple.
   
   
2. Or, fit a pair of these to the pump manifold --->
   
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   Then a pair of these (but without the charging connections) --->
   
   http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...2013.14.05.png
   
   To throw the pipes out towards the RHS of the bay.
   
   
3. Or, does anyone know of a different manifold plate that allows the pipes to approach the pump from behind?
   
   http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...95A3C34B39.jpg
   
   
4. Or is it best to source another Denso pump from perhaps a Mercedes or another model Porsche, which mounts onto the same plate but has a different manifold?
   
   
5. Or another option I've missed?

Finally - is a Sanden pump "connector compatible" with the Denso's? There are a few parts on eBay that mention Sanden compatibility, and I've read a few threads on here that imply that a Sanden pump can be used/connected, so I presume it is?

Happy to be pointed in the direction of another thread if I'm repeat-posting

Thanks in advance guys
Spencer.

If you haven't already, I would recommend asking Charlie at Griffiths | Porsche Air Conditioning - Engine Components Charlie's a great guy and very willing to help. I wish i could help you further.

Chuffy, that's great advice, I'll reach out to Charlie and see where I get to (I just looked at his site, learnt something already regards barrier hoses)

Many thanks!
Spencer.