Changing air con condenser - Page 3

Ninny Wagon · 4th September 2009, 13:21

Hi Graham,

I was wondering whether the rad had to be removed. I assume I'd need to do the mod to the fan cowling to allow it to be removed independently? I don't mind doing this as it seems to make a lot of sense.

Thanks
Simon

Also thanks to WASD for the washing-up liquid tip

Jules · 4th September 2009, 13:48

I'm a bit puzzled why Mr Haynes says remove radiator....no need.

I've never tried removing radiator while keeping bumper in place T-Cut.

Is that possible?

The condensors I supply come with dryer/desiccant already fitted.
BTW I also supply O rings (light green OEM type)
£2.50 each ie Half the price of Xpart

T-Cut · 4th September 2009, 14:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jules

I'm a bit puzzled why Mr Haynes says remove radiator....no need.

I've never tried removing radiator while keeping bumper in place T-Cut.
Is that possible?

I've not done it either, but it must be possible. I just quoted directly from Haynes regarding condenser removal. He has the radiator with attached condenser in his hands.

TC

Jules · 4th September 2009, 14:32

I must get one of these Mr Haynes manuals.
I'm convinced they don't actually carry out half the tasks they talk about

T-Cut · 4th September 2009, 15:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jules

I'm convinced they don't actually carry out half the tasks they talk about

I think the jobs are done alright, but not necessarily the most practical/logical way.

TC

Ninny Wagon · 4th September 2009, 15:39

I think as they're basically stripping the car down, they don't bother to investigate the easiest way to do something.

Useful for torque wrench settings etc though!

Jules · 4th September 2009, 17:39

Another excellent workshop manual is the MGR Rave manual on CD.
It has far more info than Mr Haynes & you can just print out the pages you need for your tasks in hand that day.

So it doesn't matter if you get your oily mitts on the pages, better still the most used pages (like torque settings) can be put in Clear ring binder sleeves

Jules · 4th September 2009, 17:40

Simon
Your new Condensor seals are on the way

Ninny Wagon · 4th September 2009, 18:28

Many thanks for that Jules. I'll have to check out RAVE
The condenser arrived today and it does indeed have desiccant with it. Looks to be reasonable quality and was very well packaged. TIme will tell...
Looks like I'll be busy this weekend.

Having seen the desiccant bag, I can't believe they want more than twenty quid for them

Simon

T-Cut · 4th September 2009, 18:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ninny Wagon

Having seen the desiccant bag, I can't believe they want more than twenty quid for them

That's life with MGR. Next time you need desiccant go to any large florist and they should be able to supply silica gel for a quarter the price.

TC

4th September 2009, 13:48	#22
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	I'm a bit puzzled why Mr Haynes says remove radiator....no need. I've never tried removing radiator while keeping bumper in place T-Cut. Is that possible? The condensors I supply come with dryer/desiccant already fitted. BTW I also supply O rings (light green OEM type) £2.50 each ie Half the price of Xpart __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

4th September 2009, 14:32	#24
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	I must get one of these Mr Haynes manuals. I'm convinced they don't actually carry out half the tasks they talk about __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

4th September 2009, 15:39	#26
Ninny Wagon Newbie Rover 75 Tourer Con 2.0 KV6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Suffolk Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I think as they're basically stripping the car down, they don't bother to investigate the easiest way to do something. Useful for torque wrench settings etc though! __________________ Visit our website: www.our-cassie.co.uk

4th September 2009, 17:39	#27
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	Another excellent workshop manual is the MGR Rave manual on CD. It has far more info than Mr Haynes & you can just print out the pages you need for your tasks in hand that day. So it doesn't matter if you get your oily mitts on the pages, better still the most used pages (like torque settings) can be put in Clear ring binder sleeves __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

4th September 2009, 17:40	#28
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	Simon Your new Condensor seals are on the way __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

4th September 2009, 13:21	#21
Ninny Wagon Newbie Rover 75 Tourer Con 2.0 KV6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Suffolk Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Graham, I was wondering whether the rad had to be removed. I assume I'd need to do the mod to the fan cowling to allow it to be removed independently? I don't mind doing this as it seems to make a lot of sense. Thanks Simon Also thanks to WASD for the washing-up liquid tip

4th September 2009, 18:28	#29
Ninny Wagon Newbie Rover 75 Tourer Con 2.0 KV6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Suffolk Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Many thanks for that Jules. I'll have to check out RAVE The condenser arrived today and it does indeed have desiccant with it. Looks to be reasonable quality and was very well packaged. TIme will tell... Looks like I'll be busy this weekend. Having seen the desiccant bag, I can't believe they want more than twenty quid for them Simon __________________ Visit our website: www.our-cassie.co.uk Last edited by Ninny Wagon; 4th September 2009 at 18:31..