1. Home
  2. General Ford Forum
  3. Re: aircon condensor

Re: aircon condensor

> hiya all, > > in the UK, '84 Mk2 Granada > > Any ideas where I can get an airconditioning condensor? > I've been told ( by autorads i think) that I can't get the old unit rebuilt > and new ones aren't available. > > Are the units the same as on the Mk3 Granada? > > Thanx in advance. > > pottsy

not familar with that condensor, but just like the add on a/c units in cars they do make generic condensors that you attach to the compressor with hoses and they move the hot air out of the car and let the a/c work... do you really need this specific aircon condensor??????

Reply to
jim
Loading thread data ...

pottsy opined in news:bgqdss$bmu$ snipped-for-privacy@newsreaderg1.core.theplanet.net:

Generally ANY unit with the approximate dimensions and same fittings will work. MOuntings for the unit itself may vary but that's minor

The only real problem is getting its end connection points to the opposite side of rad support and connecting without undue stress on existing hoses.

This is one of the conundrums in automotive A/C.. a residential/commercial HVAC guy would have no trouble adapting a condensor to fit, they routinely braze fittings and adapters.

So you COULD find ANY condensor with the same size and approx fittings location, take it and your old one to a welding shop and have old fittings brazed to replacement.

If the system it's coming from has been open for any period of time (and/or after brazing), make sure it is flushed before install.

Reply to
Backyard Mechanic

BTW, I'm assuming you've checked with salvage yards... should be NO problem with a used one. Condensors rarely fail in North America where they use a lot of salt on roads... should be MORE reliable in UK.

Reply to
Backyard Mechanic

Thanx for your help here guys,

I've tried getting a "pre-loved" unit from a breakers but 'cos the cars nearly 20 years old all the other's have been crushed. I'll have to do as you both suggest and get another one modified.

The reason for failure here seems to be 'cos the unit is stuck in front of everything else and is first in line for stones and other rubble that gets thrown up by whatever I'm following.

ta

pottsy

Reply to
pottsy

MotorsForum website is not affiliated with any of the manufacturers or service providers discussed here. All logos and trade names are the property of their respective owners.