Changing A/C condensor
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Changing A/C condensor
As title really.Have a 2003 HDI estate,found out today the condensor/rad is leaking.I can get a new one for around £25 cheaper & save myself £120 odd in labour if i do it my self.Anyone ever changed one?I assume the front bumper has to come off.And the system is empty now as the garage drained it to fill it with nitrogen & dye,so now worries about the gas etc.
2003 Hdi Est SE
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Busman
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Re: Changing A/C condensor
Yes, and it's fairly easy if you are competent to change the radiator. Taking out the headlights improves the access dramatically. Then remove the radiator mounting bolts which will let the rad tip backwards. then with some fiddling, the condenser can be accessed and removed.
1999 HDI 110 GLX Estate Sold On at 230,000 miles to the lucky John
2003 HDI 110 Rapier Estate
1998 D8 1.9XUD Estate LX 7 seater Estate sold, with regret
1999 306 1.8 petrol.
2003 HDI 110 Rapier Estate
1998 D8 1.9XUD Estate LX 7 seater Estate sold, with regret
1999 306 1.8 petrol.
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Busman
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Re: Changing A/C condensor
P.s.
You live just up the road from me should you need a hand.
You live just up the road from me should you need a hand.
1999 HDI 110 GLX Estate Sold On at 230,000 miles to the lucky John
2003 HDI 110 Rapier Estate
1998 D8 1.9XUD Estate LX 7 seater Estate sold, with regret
1999 306 1.8 petrol.
2003 HDI 110 Rapier Estate
1998 D8 1.9XUD Estate LX 7 seater Estate sold, with regret
1999 306 1.8 petrol.
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GingerMagic
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Re: Changing A/C condensor
Doggy did a step by step guide in the knowledge base.
I can't post the link cos I'm on the mobile, but its there....
I can't post the link cos I'm on the mobile, but its there....
2003 2.2hdi estate - mine
1998 Volvo 940 auto estate - also mine
2019 Citroen C3 something - the wife's
PP2000 user, can help with faults / diagnostics in the Bournemouth area.
1998 Volvo 940 auto estate - also mine
2019 Citroen C3 something - the wife's
PP2000 user, can help with faults / diagnostics in the Bournemouth area.
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Doggy
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Re: Changing A/C condensor
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No need to remove the bumper, just the grille, slam panel and most of the skin from your knuckles.....
No need to remove the bumper, just the grille, slam panel and most of the skin from your knuckles.....
2002 HDi 2.2 Exec Estate, (2008-12) (wonderful)
2003 HDi 2.2 6-speed Exec Estate (2012-19) (also a gem)
2009 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi VTR+ Estate (godawful heap)
2008 BMW E91 330i touring (great fun - murdered by a reversing SUV)
2007 BMW E91 325i touring (slower smoother quieter)
2003 HDi 2.2 6-speed Exec Estate (2012-19) (also a gem)
2009 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi VTR+ Estate (godawful heap)
2008 BMW E91 330i touring (great fun - murdered by a reversing SUV)
2007 BMW E91 325i touring (slower smoother quieter)
Re: Changing A/C condensor
Mmmmmmnnnnn.....knuckle sandwich...... 
Currently frustrated by: 2002 2.2HDi Executive Saloon
Re: Changing A/C condensor
Great thanks a lot guys.will get on with it next week as IBM busy this weekend.euro car parts have them from £65-£80 depending if I have a dryer/receiver so will have to check.will keep you posted.
2003 Hdi Est SE