Air Con Condenser Replacement.

stevenicks · 26th August 2015, 09:06

After having no air con, I had it checked over and was told that the condenser needed replacing and also that there was no gas in the system.
I have purchased a new condenser and also purchased a couple of the essential O rings from Jules.
My question is how difficult is it to replace and does it require any special tools? I am just trying to save some money so all I would have to fork out for would be the re-gassing.

Any advice and opinions would be appreciated.

Steve

Arctic · 26th August 2015, 11:25

Hi Steve.
The job would involve bumper removal, fan removal, de-gas which you have stated that it is empty so you can class that as being done already, once you have access to the condenser you need to unbolt it from the top of the radiator and the hose joints and then remove the condenser by lifting it off it's locating pegs, I presume that the new condenser from Jules already as a new desiccant pack fitted, when refitting use new O-rings and smear then with a little refrigerant oil then tighten the flange bolts up to the specified torque, refit fan etc that was removed to do the job.

Steve this is something you can do at the nano if you wish and help will be on hand Arctic.

beinet1 · 26th August 2015, 12:29

This how-to shows more or less what the job involves: http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...&highlight=fan

trikey · 26th August 2015, 12:38

Put plenty of penetrating oil on the bolts that hold the pipes to the condenser, if they snap im you will need a new radiator too

stevenicks · 26th August 2015, 12:40

Thanks Steve and Einar for this advice. I will give it ago at the Nano meet where help will be on hand to assist. I will try and get hold of some refrigerant oil in the meantime.

Thanks

Steve

stevenicks · 26th August 2015, 12:42

Thanks Andy, I will make sure I do.

Steve

stevenicks · 26th August 2015, 12:44

I got the o rings off Jules but not the condenser. Will I have to order a desiccant pack and if so where Can I order from and how much would I require etc.

Steve

stevenicks · 27th August 2015, 14:47

Hmm, these seem like hens teeth to get hold off but I may have an idea. What if I bought a number of the small sachets and dropped them into the tube along side the condenser? I think it would do the job, any suggestions anyone?

Steve.

Arctic · 27th August 2015, 19:23

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Originally Posted by stevenicks

Hmm, these seem like hens teeth to get hold off but I may have an idea. What if I bought a number of the small sachets and dropped them into the tube along side the condenser? I think it would do the job, any suggestions anyone?

Steve.

Hi Steve.
Have you checked to see if one is already in situ, where did you purchase the condenser from ? maybe try them or ask why there is not one added already.

Try one of these below to see if they can supply one if like I say above one is not in situ.

As always Jules in best place for one of these, he seems to have the new integral dryer canister added. Also the price might be different for members ?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-75-Z...item2ee4d6eec6

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROVER-75-M...item460b5cfd2b

stevenicks · 28th August 2015, 07:09

Thanks Steve, will do.

Steve

26th August 2015, 09:06	#1
stevenicks This is my second home MG ZT 180 Auto / Rover 75 2.0 Diesel Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brecon. Posts: 7,465 Thanks: 3,297 Thanked 1,666 Times in 1,264 Posts	Air Con Condenser Replacement. After having no air con, I had it checked over and was told that the condenser needed replacing and also that there was no gas in the system. I have purchased a new condenser and also purchased a couple of the essential O rings from Jules. My question is how difficult is it to replace and does it require any special tools? I am just trying to save some money so all I would have to fork out for would be the re-gassing. Any advice and opinions would be appreciated. Steve

26th August 2015, 11:25	#2
Arctic Give to Learn Freelander 2 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Midlands Posts: 18,787 Thanks: 1,155 Thanked 6,407 Times in 3,874 Posts	Hi Steve. The job would involve bumper removal, fan removal, de-gas which you have stated that it is empty so you can class that as being done already, once you have access to the condenser you need to unbolt it from the top of the radiator and the hose joints and then remove the condenser by lifting it off it's locating pegs, I presume that the new condenser from Jules already as a new desiccant pack fitted, when refitting use new O-rings and smear then with a little refrigerant oil then tighten the flange bolts up to the specified torque, refit fan etc that was removed to do the job. Steve this is something you can do at the nano if you wish and help will be on hand Arctic. __________________ Arctic Givology Learn to Give Everything is Achievable ad altiora tendo. Check out our Nano meet dates http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/index.php?thepage=howto " You do the work , we supply the expertise "

26th August 2015, 12:38	#4
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,807 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Put plenty of penetrating oil on the bolts that hold the pipes to the condenser, if they snap im you will need a new radiator too __________________ Lest we forget..

26th August 2015, 12:44	#7
stevenicks This is my second home MG ZT 180 Auto / Rover 75 2.0 Diesel Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brecon. Posts: 7,465 Thanks: 3,297 Thanked 1,666 Times in 1,264 Posts	I got the o rings off Jules but not the condenser. Will I have to order a desiccant pack and if so where Can I order from and how much would I require etc. Steve Last edited by stevenicks; 26th August 2015 at 12:59..

26th August 2015, 12:29	#3
beinet1 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 2.0 V6 Auto Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sandnes - Norway Posts: 1,560 Thanks: 64 Thanked 283 Times in 174 Posts	This how-to shows more or less what the job involves: http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...&highlight=fan

26th August 2015, 12:40	#5
stevenicks This is my second home MG ZT 180 Auto / Rover 75 2.0 Diesel Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brecon. Posts: 7,465 Thanks: 3,297 Thanked 1,666 Times in 1,264 Posts	Thanks Steve and Einar for this advice. I will give it ago at the Nano meet where help will be on hand to assist. I will try and get hold of some refrigerant oil in the meantime. Thanks Steve

26th August 2015, 12:42	#6
stevenicks This is my second home MG ZT 180 Auto / Rover 75 2.0 Diesel Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brecon. Posts: 7,465 Thanks: 3,297 Thanked 1,666 Times in 1,264 Posts	Thanks Andy, I will make sure I do. Steve

27th August 2015, 14:47	#8
stevenicks This is my second home MG ZT 180 Auto / Rover 75 2.0 Diesel Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brecon. Posts: 7,465 Thanks: 3,297 Thanked 1,666 Times in 1,264 Posts	Hmm, these seem like hens teeth to get hold off but I may have an idea. What if I bought a number of the small sachets and dropped them into the tube along side the condenser? I think it would do the job, any suggestions anyone? Steve.

28th August 2015, 07:09	#10
stevenicks This is my second home MG ZT 180 Auto / Rover 75 2.0 Diesel Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brecon. Posts: 7,465 Thanks: 3,297 Thanked 1,666 Times in 1,264 Posts	Thanks Steve, will do. Steve