P38 - fitting new A/C condenser

P38 Monkey said:

Forgive my ignorance, but what is a "slam panel"...?
The Urban Dictionary would seem to indicate that it is a flat board on which you can "slam" your favourite inhalable drug.

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doriz said:

The slam panel is the metal piece that sits above the radiator and has the bonnet catch. Four bolts, two at either end

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P38 Monkey said:

That is the "bonnet platform" in Solihull-speak.....
A Ford Transit doubtless has a slam panel, but a Range Rover has a bonnet platform.

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doriz said:

Mike Brewer calls it a slam panel and that’ll do for me

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pwood999 said:

Bottom of condenser can be seen & accessed through the slots in the bumper. Look and see !! There's also plenty of room in front of the condenser once you get the fans removed.

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P38 Monkey said:

On my P38, through the narrow slots in the bumper one can see the lower horizontal bolts at the sides of the condenser, but not the ones holding it to the chassis.
I don't like keyhole surgery, so will hand it over to our garage and they can take off the bumper and do the job properly, including some de-rusting and waxoyl protection in the area, refitting with stainless bolts etc.
But thanks for the suggestions anyway.

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Datatek said:

How the rich live

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