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Re: How to replace the Aircon condenser
« on: 12 August 2007, 22:10:01 »
Well done :y Hopefully the Admins will move it to the 'how to' section for you ;)
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Re: How to replace the Aircon condenser
« Reply #1 on: 12 August 2007, 22:11:29 »
I would if people didn;t keep posting to it!
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Re: How to replace the Aircon condenser
« Reply #2 on: 12 August 2007, 22:13:59 »
Good guide :y
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Re: How to replace the Aircon condenser
« Reply #3 on: 12 August 2007, 23:11:46 »
Another top "How To"  :y

Whilst on the topic...... when would/should the system be re-gased?  Apart from my aircon being cool it certainly isn't capable of given me a cold head ache if it is directed out of the front and top vents like other cars have done :o

Can the system be checked like industrial refrigeration plants to see whether the sight glass is wet or dry and whether it needs topping up or do you have to just bite the bullet and go through the full procedure anyway?

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Re: How to replace the Aircon condenser
« Reply #4 on: 12 August 2007, 23:28:15 »
The haynes book of lies  ;) says it should be done every six years  :o The system will lose around 15% each year. It takes around 950gms to fill (not a lot) the compressor needs a certain level to work properly, once it goes below, the compessor will stop working which is usually when you know you have a problem.  I don't think it's noted for being a top flight system, but mine when working gets quite chilly.

The pollen filter can effect the system, if sensors detect something it doesn't like it can go into recycle mode, which I beleive effects the cooling.  At the end of the day if you have exhausted all easy options you could go for a re-gas at least that way you know it's got plenty in it.


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Re: How to replace the Aircon condenser
« Reply #5 on: 12 August 2007, 23:31:00 »
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The haynes book of lies  ;) says it should be done every six years  :o The system will lose around 15% each year. It takes around 950gms to fill (not a lot) the compressor needs a certain level to work properly, once it goes below, the compessor will stop working which is usually when you know you have a problem.  I don't think it's noted for being a top flight system, but mine when working gets quite chilly.

The pollen filter can effect the system, if sensors detect something it doesn't like it can go into recycle mode, which I beleive effects the cooling.  At the end of the day if you have exhausted all easy options you could go for a re-gas at least that way you know it's got plenty in it.


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When my current issues are resolved will be moving onto this most probably. Thanks for that Roland :y

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Re: How to replace the Aircon condenser
« Reply #6 on: 13 August 2007, 08:58:59 »
Great - thats really two 'how to's' in one, as I have to remove my radiator soon to repair a broken tap. Seeing the procedure here gives me much more confidence to get stuck in, especially the bit about not losing autobox fluid. Thanks for that Roland.

NB - Did you have any problems refilling the cooling system? (airlocks etc)

Cheers Pat
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Re: How to replace the Aircon condenser
« Reply #7 on: 13 August 2007, 11:21:19 »
There may be an error - I think the banjos to rad are autobox cooler, not PAS....
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Re: How to replace the Aircon condenser
« Reply #8 on: 13 August 2007, 11:45:22 »
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There may be an error - I think the banjos to rad are autobox cooler, not PAS....

I think so too. Not very relevant except that it might be worth adding a warning to check ATF level after disturbing them. IIRC, the PAS fluid is cooled by a loop of pipe that runs round the bottom of the radiator.

Also, later cars have a separate ATF cooler that sits in between the condenser and the main rad, or so it would seem. My ATF pipes run over the top of the main rad and down to what looks like a separate cooler, which would probably have to be removed before the main rad. Worth mentioning these points if you edit it. An excellent guide though :y

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Re: How to replace the Aircon condenser
« Reply #9 on: 13 August 2007, 12:24:27 »
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Great - thats really two 'how to's' in one, as I have to remove my radiator soon to repair a broken tap. Seeing the procedure here gives me much more confidence to get stuck in, especially the bit about not losing autobox fluid. Thanks for that Roland.

NB - Did you have any problems refilling the cooling system? (airlocks etc)Cheers Pat


none at all, just pour in slowly
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Re: How to replace the Aircon condenser
« Reply #10 on: 13 August 2007, 16:54:09 »
My Aircon seems to be making up for lost time, it's bl**dy freezing in the car now  ;D  ;D  ;D
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Re: How to replace the Aircon condenser
« Reply #11 on: 13 August 2007, 18:20:01 »
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There may be an error - I think the banjos to rad are autobox cooler, not PAS....

I think so too. Not very relevant except that it might be worth adding a warning to check ATF level after disturbing them. IIRC, the PAS fluid is cooled by a loop of pipe that runs round the bottom of the radiator.

Also, later cars have a separate ATF cooler that sits in between the condenser and the main rad, or so it would seem. My ATF pipes run over the top of the main rad and down to what looks like a separate cooler, which would probably have to be removed before the main rad. Worth mentioning these points if you edit it. An excellent guide though :y

Kevin

This is the case on my 2.2, ATF cooler rad sandwiched in between the engine rad and condensor  :y
I dont know if its because theres more room on the 2.2......but the aircon blokey that replaced my condensor and drier a week or so ago.......got the condensor and drier out without removing the radiator or the atf cooler  :-/
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