Interested in the dash and mounting hardware if you're selling

I removed mine (V belt driven) in a few Hours. Do Mother Earth a favor though and get the refrigerant removed first. A decent auto Wrecker can usually do that. They shouldn't charge as they can recycle the R-12 or R134a.

Once empty, it all unbolts fairy easily.

Hi-It was so nice to get the A/C out of my Mini.  Took some time but well worth it.  The problem in selling it was the cost of shipping, no one wanted to pay the $150 to $180 in shipping.

groffmatt..  see if you can look on the compressor and see if Reader AC or Astro AC.. please.. I have installed both in minis.. but I remember the MPI was right PIA to get it right..  later bc

The Astro Air A/C for the MPi did use the serpentine belt drive. It actually mounted the compressor pulley facing the motor (compressor opposed to the motor rather than being in-line with the other accessories.) 

As far as I know this was a dealer-installed option (and sold aftemarket) for the MPi models, which I think is why it is hard to find. If I'm not mistaken A/C was standard factory equipment for all JPN SPi Minis.

The under dash unit can be removed without affecting the heater.
I can't remember if the MPI block has a serpentine a/c belt or not.
When doing the SPI correctly you change the alternator bracket and re mount it where the a/c compressor is mounted.
Post a close up picture of your engine showing the belt, alternator and a/c set up.

Your profile does not say where you are located. I work on a classic with the MPI block/SPI injection. We have had the system out a couple of times. Steve (CTR)

It’s a JDM mini with the side mounted radiator. MPI block SPI injection Set up. I’m mostly interested in what parts I need to remove it and make it like it was never there. I know I’ll need a new dash but unsure about the part below my dash or if I need to change anything under the hood other than just taking it out. 

Is your late model Mini have the front mounted radiator? If so, I also would be interested, if Bill passes or I'm located more conveniently to you (i.e. West Coast of USA.)

It’s the factory unit in my late model mini. 

groffmatt... what kind of AC unit is it?/ astro air or reader AC?/ I will buy IF complete.. later bc  [email protected]

Wondering if anyone had removed the A/C from their rover mini? I barely use it in my daily so I can’t image I’ll use it in my mini and it makes the car a pain to work on. Hoping for advice. Also is a complete Ac setup something that’s worth anything?