I want to start this with saying that the guys at Hasport were very supportive in resolving all the issues that I had! Should you have any similar problems, contact Joe at Hasport and they will be handled.

I recently (December 2005) purchased a Hasport EFAC bracket kit. It's this kit that allows you to install the original AC compressor on a "B" motor. I've got an 89 hatchback with 94/95 USDM B18C. I'm using a Sanden T70 compressor. Some of the issues quoted are nit-picking.

Item #1 (nit-picking) There is an error in the instructions (on line 6) where they say that the two 30mm long bolts go into the block at the lower edge of the bracket. It should say that the 30mm long bolt goes closest to the pulley. The 40mm long bolt should be along the bottom, farthest from the pulley. They have changed the wording. They do include the correct bolts with the kit.

Item #2 One of the threaded holes for the compressor attachment bolts wasn't threaded all the way. This is an issue due to their starting the tap from the block side of the bracket. I had to tap the hole deeper before I could start the tap from the compressor side. If I just started it from the comperssor side, I'd have run the risk of cross-threading the hole. Joe pulled out all the brackets they had and it seems that mine was a fluke. Check that you can thread in the bolts prior to installing the bracket. Joe offered to send me another bracket, but I had already fixed the issue.

Item #3 There was a clearance problem between the block and the area near the lower bolt, closest to the pulley. I painted the problem area with red dykem and installed the bracket, snugging down the bolts. In the following photo, you can see where the block scratched off the dykem.

I used a die-grinder to get the clearance required.

In talking with Joe, this may just be a problem with the B18C block. The kit was originally designed around the B16 block. They are going to research it (once they can get hold of a B18C block) and revise the shape.

Item #4 The black metal bracket that bolts to the aluminum bracket and holds the idle pulley wasnt' bent correctly. As a result, the idle pulley is way off. Joe pulled out all the bracket they have in stock and found a significant amount of the wrong and they are being sent back to the guys that they have fabricate them. He sent me out one of the ones that was good. If you get a bad one, just contact Hasport and they will take care of it. You could always put it in a vise and wack it with a hammer, but it may just get worse.

All that said; I'm happy with the bracket kit and <U>very</U> satisfied with the product support and consern shown by Hasport (thanks Joe). Somehow I got the "fluke kit from hell" and they handled everything.

Wes V

 

You definately received the fluke kit from hell on this deal, and we are sorry to hear that you had so many problems. Unfortunately, the bracket not fitting on the B18C block is a major issue. It was designed on the B16A and B18A/B blocks, so that was definately an oversight on our part.

If anyone else receives an idler pulley bracket that is not parallel, please let us know and we will take care of it asap.

Once again, sorry that you had these problems, and I'm glad it all worked out in the end, although it never should have happened in the beginning.

 

for good customer service. HASport kicks ***.

 

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and to Wes

 

Do you guys have any tips for AC fan clearance?

 

I don't have the whole thing back together but I'm planning on going with pusher fans. FAL has several different sizes.

Wes

 

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Wes</TD></TR></TABLE>

I considered pushers.. it will probably take 2 small ones on the front to get good volume. Right now I have a thin puller that's close to the header but hasn't had any problems yet. I was wondering if Hasport had any suggestions as this is their kit.

 

dam that sucks man i have a c1 in mine i just used the 94-00 integra bracket and it wokks just fine

 

hASPORT

 

good lookin out. i got a hasport efac bracket too, but havent done the swap yet. will definitely keep a heads up for these issues.

 

yea hasports the **** but dam the price

 

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You get what you pay for my friend

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X2 Good looking out, Wes!

 

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Item #2 One of the threaded holes for the compressor attachment bolts wasn't threaded all the way. This is an issue due to their starting the tap from the block side of the bracket. I had to tap the hole deeper before I could start the tap from the compressor side. If I just started it from the comperssor side, I'd have run the risk of cross-threading the hole. Joe pulled out all the brackets they had and it seems that mine was a fluke. Check that you can thread in the bolts prior to installing the bracket. Joe offered to send me another bracket, but I had already fixed the issue.

Item #4 The black metal bracket that bolts to the aluminum bracket and holds the idle pulley wasnt' bent correctly. As a result, the idle pulley is way off. Joe pulled out all the bracket they have in stock and found a significant amount of the wrong and they are being sent back to the guys that they have fabricate them. He sent me out one of the ones that was good. If you get a bad one, just contact Hasport and they will take care of it. You could always put it in a vise and wack it with a hammer, but it may just get worse.Wes V</TD></TR></TABLE>

Concerning #2: I had the same exact problem. Wasnt threaded all the way. I was like WTF is my problem...I cant get this bolt to start

Concerning #4: I dont have the ac tensioner yet and the bracket and ac has been hooked up now for 6 months. So I hope I dont run into this too.

but the bracket is a friggin work of art...soooo sick if you ask me.

 

Smoking;

As for the black bracket;

Hold it down on a flat surface, with the area that bolts to the aluminum bracket contacting the flat surface. Then put a straight edge on the surface that the idle pulley attaches too. The straight edge should be parallel!! If it's not parallel, just contace Joe at Hasport. (I know from talking to them that they are trying to notify dealers about the problem)

Wes