Germans don't blow like japs.

[thekinwc]

Dear Abby,
Engine size doesn't matter does it?The AC in my 316i compact is the same as a 318ti. I found that the AC never really cooled properly and the fan never really gave a good blow . Last year the blower stopped working on me, so I took it out and brought it to be cleaned up and fixed. When I reinserted and gave it a charge, the darn thing gave me the best blow ever but the AC is still not cooling that good. Do other people have this problem or am I..........different? I find this problem with almost all older Germans.
Your Truly,
Discontented

[J!m]

I've owned my '98 since new. The A/C sustem never impressed me, and I had the dealer look it over to verify everything was as it should be, and it was.

Since doing the swap, I now have te M3 compressor, and the aux. fan and the A/C is WAY better than the stock ti system was... I retained the ti condenser and evaporator, so it has to be the compressor and increased cooling of the condenser...

Perhaps another fan pushing air through the condenser when the A/C is on will do it? I can also say the M3 compressor is quite a bit larger than the ti one.

Changing the hepa filters can make a difference in the air volume, but does nothing for the temperature.

Also, using the recirculate buton will cool the car faster.

[thekinwc]

After it was fixed by the local TV repair man it blows hard just not cold. I always have it on recirculate. I wonder if I could fit a bigger compressor. Thnx for advice.

[Tyler]

Yeah the stock ac sucks big time. Thats why i tinted my windows to keep some of the heat out.

[durnadupa]

Gotta admit, those japs sure do know how to blow.