Aircon Condensor

capstar1

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Cumbernauld

• Sep 1, 2010

• #1

Had my aircon pressure tested and confirmed there was a leak from the condensor and was given a price of £450 to replace, so I ordered a new one and decided to do it myself.
Can anyone confirm if I have to remove my bumper on my 2001 p38 4.0 to gain access to the condensor. Rave tells me I have to but I read on here that I don't have to but I didn't know if it was only for certain year/models.
Just trying to get info before I do it at the weekend

Appreciate any info

 

Datatek

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Near Poitiers SW France

• Sep 1, 2010

• #2

No need to remove the bumper on the 2000 diesel which has an intercooler in the way, it's a bit of a fiddle but it comes out fine.

 

capstar1

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Cumbernauld

• Sep 1, 2010

• #3

Datatek said:

No need to remove the bumper on the 2000 diesel which has an intercooler in the way, it's a bit of a fiddle but it comes out fine.

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Thanks I was hoping I didn't have to. I can deal with fiddley

 

v8hotrodboy

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Dover

• Sep 1, 2010

• #4

Worst part is the two bottom bolts that you need to get at through the lower grill. I used a magnet to pull them out after i undid them and the same to replace before doing up. Job is an hour max.

 

capstar1

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Cumbernauld

• Sep 3, 2010

• #5

Got home from work and made a start on removing my old condensor. I loosened the nut in the top pipe and pulled it out of the way to gain access but while trying to undo the bottom pipe I rounded the nut and my spanner wont grip any more.
Does anyone have any ideas on how to undo it without causing any more damage. I thought about vice grips but thought I'd ask first
Thanks