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mcd840

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a/c repair question
« on: 27 June 2017, 23:04:31 »
So...after being diagnosed with a leaking condenser and being quoted 370 to supply and fit the new part I have decided to replace it myself at a fraction of the cost.  Is it really mandatory that the receiver dryer is replaced at the same time as the condenser ?

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Re: a/c repair question
« Reply #1 on: 27 June 2017, 23:19:13 »
I would replace it, they do tend to corrode
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Re: a/c repair question
« Reply #2 on: 28 June 2017, 06:43:48 »
A decent, supplier will supply the condenser with the drier, avoid the neilsen condenser, doesn't fit to well.
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Re: a/c repair question
« Reply #3 on: 28 June 2017, 08:09:57 »
Trying to get a valeo as fitted by vx
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Re: a/c repair question
« Reply #4 on: 28 June 2017, 20:02:18 »
No it's not mandatory. But is a very good idea because if you do have to replace it in future you'll have to have gas recovered, fit new part, then regassed.

But I understand money does dictate sometimes  :y
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