AC compressor replacement requires new condenser?
05-19-2022, 01:21 PM
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AC compressor replacement requires new condenser?
If my 4th gen's AC went out from sitting too long (not a failure while driving, refrigerant/oil leaked out and it no longer holds pressure) does it need to have the condenser replaced when the compressor is replaced?
One auto AC expert I talked to said you have to do the condenser at same time and my usual mechanic says just replacing the compressor/dryer is fine. Car has about 245k miles.
Also is there a recommended place to get the parts? Was looking at this kit from RockAuto: https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...11443&pt=17507
One auto AC expert I talked to said you have to do the condenser at same time and my usual mechanic says just replacing the compressor/dryer is fine. Car has about 245k miles.
Also is there a recommended place to get the parts? Was looking at this kit from RockAuto: https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...11443&pt=17507
05-19-2022, 01:51 PM
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Where is the leak?
Some driers are built-in to the condenser so the AC expert isn't exactly wrong. On a 4th gen however, the drier is a separate part so no need to replace the condenser. The local stores have the drier for about $20-25.
Some driers are built-in to the condenser so the AC expert isn't exactly wrong. On a 4th gen however, the drier is a separate part so no need to replace the condenser. The local stores have the drier for about $20-25.
05-19-2022, 02:01 PM
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Yes was going to definitely do the dryer/compressor
The leak seemed to be at the compressor itself, car wasn't used for a couple months early during the pandemic, there was a pool of what didn't seem to be motor oil under the compressor, and then the AC didn't work.
Condenser itself is really reasonably priced as part of the kit - will go ahead since original is so old anyway.
The leak seemed to be at the compressor itself, car wasn't used for a couple months early during the pandemic, there was a pool of what didn't seem to be motor oil under the compressor, and then the AC didn't work.
Condenser itself is really reasonably priced as part of the kit - will go ahead since original is so old anyway.
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