i was on autozone.com looking for an a/c condenser and they have two of them? Whats the difference between a parallel flow type and and a serpentine type condenser? theres only a $10 difference in price so its not the money i just want to make sure i get the best one.

 

id go with the parallel flow. more efficient than the older serpentine design

 

correct.
parallel flow is like your radiator.
it is fairly resistant to getting plugged (which I don't recall ever seeing happen on an A/C system)

 

thanks for the info guys. oh and my ac hasnt worked in like a yr. i should i get an o-ring kit because theyre going to be all dried right? or should i just do the vaccum and fill and wait to see if anything leaks?

 

? anybody? im trying to order these today?

 

you should get new o'rings with the condenser.

 

thanks automar. so im just going to disconect the the lines one by one and change the o-ring and disconnect and replace the condenser? then just take it to a shop for a vaccum and fill service?

 

pretty much.
I'm assuming that your system is totally empty right now

 

completely empty. u add freon and itll blow super cold but it has a huge leak in the condenser and in a couple of hours. nothing no psi

 

Just curious... where are you ordering yoru condensor from?
autozone?

If yes, I could get it cheaper for you
I'm local to you as well, just offering