Air con condenser install problems

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Stufer

Stufer

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Why is it simple jobs can often turn out a pain in the arse. :mad: Bought new condenser, not the cheaper Britpart one, the Hella labelled one. First issue not too bad, spigot location hole in bottom Right corner not in correct location compared to bolt hole, so had to slot the hole in the condenser;
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OK now fits, but the ally block that the two pipes screw into is not quite parallel with the edge of the condenser body, meaning the lower pipe won't fit; it fouls another pipe and because it's not square on, the pipe screw won't screw up. There is no flexibility in pipe position as it's very short. So question is, can I cut this pipe off and replace with a longer home made one, fitted with pipe clips, to get the extra length and alignment needed? Is there much pressure in the system? Any help appreciated :D
 
Stufer said:
Why is it simple jobs can often turn out a pain in the arse. :mad: Bought new condenser, not the cheaper Britpart one, the Hella labelled one. First issue not too bad, spigot location hole in bottom Right corner not in correct location compared to bolt hole, so had to slot the hole in the condenser;
teju7yty.jpg

OK now fits, but the ally block that the two pipes screw into is not quite parallel with the edge of the condenser body, meaning the lower pipe won't fit; it fouls another pipe and because it's not square on, the pipe screw won't screw up. There is no flexibility in pipe position as it's very short. So question is, can I cut this pipe off and replace with a longer home made one, fitted with pipe clips, to get the extra length and alignment needed? Is there much pressure in the system? Any help appreciated :D
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Sure it's the right condenser for your motor re. Year and fuel type? Not sure if one type fits all:)
 
tomcat59alan said:
Just looked on Islands website and the part numbers are the same for petrol/diesel. Have you got the right model/year
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It is the one from Island mate, V8, 94 to 02 :( definitely a build quality problem. Really don't want to send back if I can work around it :D
 
Bend the pipe entry carefully, had to bash the one I got about a bit.
Home made pipe IMO is not on, others with more knowledge my disagree, plenty of pressure there.
 
Clips to secure AC hoses/ pipes is a big no no...
When the AC is in operation, the compressor sucks up refrigerant and forces/compresses it through a small orifice in the expansion valve which causes the refrigerant to diffuse in the evaporator, absorbing ambient temperatures and producing cold. What this means is that just as in any system where fluid is compressed, there is considerable pressure, especially when the compressor is spinning faster at higher engine revs that should be contained within the correct types of hoses, pipes and fittings to prevent leakages... Get a proper fix so you don't have a situation where you'd have to recharge your AC system every other week.
 
Datatek said:
Bend the pipe entry carefully, had to bash the one I got about a bit.
Home made pipe IMO is not on, others with more knowledge my disagree, plenty of pressure there.
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Just to be clear Keith, you talking about bending pipe end further than it already is bent, or adjusting pipe block on condenser (assumed that isn't possible)?
 
Finally got brain in gear, removed lower mounting bolt below pipe connections, lifted that end on condenser half an inch, the pipe connection then screwed in with fingers. Before final tightening, tweaked lower pipe to give max clearance, then tightened up. Dropped the condenser into correct position and bolted it all up. Simples and didn't have to resort to whacking anything :):)
 
ifloochies said:
Clips to secure AC hoses/ pipes is a big no no...
When the AC is in operation, the compressor sucks up refrigerant and forces/compresses it through a small orifice in the expansion valve which causes the refrigerant to diffuse in the evaporator, absorbing ambient temperatures and producing cold. What this means is that just as in any system where fluid is compressed, there is considerable pressure, especially when the compressor is spinning faster at higher engine revs that should be contained within the correct types of hoses, pipes and fittings to prevent leakages... Get a proper fix so you don't have a situation where you'd have to recharge your AC system every other week.
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Thanks, proper fix now done. Although will be having a word of warning with Island about the Hella condenser mounting point, have found other old threads with the same issue :D
 
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