Replacing AC condenser

[Codex]

Posted on LGT as well but thought i\'d ask here too

Has anyone here had experience doing this? The PO looks like they\'ve hit a towbar so amongst the bumper being replaced and the two fendors also being replaced the condenser is in a v shape (how it doesn\'t leak is beyond me)

I have ordered a spare i\'m picking up on Monday, already have arranged to get system filled and charged.

Would I need to move the radiator back to get to the condenser and are there any seals I need to replace on it? Will any damage be done if I run the car (with AC off obviously) to the compressor or any other ac components without filling the condenser?

98 GTB BG5

[666SubSpeed]

you wont damage your A.C system running like that even with A.C on if the condenser is all ready split. You might need to move the radiator to get it out but shouldn\'t be too much hassle. there are 2 bolts that hold on the pipes to the condenser and another couple to hold it to the radiator support. I would say its not leaking because it has all ready split and let the charge out (on impact) but just be careful when cracking the first bolt and hose because if there is still charge in there it will leak out and you don\'t want to breath that crap in. Also the place who recharges the system should pressure test it first before re gassing and might charge you a couple of bucks for the little rubber O rings if they need replacing.

[Codex]

Fantastic reply, thank you.

No leak lol, it must have been warm enough when hit to only warp and not damage it. I\'ll get a photo of it when I change it out :D the a/c works (had expansion valve done recently too)

Yeah if I get charged for some o rings, not the end of the world

[Codex]

Condenser replacement!

Out with the old:

I was warned about the gas bursting out, I forgot to cover it and got yellow misted lol

Top is the replacement, bottom is the old shagged one:

The wicked bend in the old one;

Installed and ready to be gassed: