W.K.S. Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Well i have a large hole in my condensor, so much so that even attaching a gauge to the lp side the gauge reads zero. I went to an auto shop and they wanted to bill be $650, waayy too much in my opinion. They wanted $340 for the condensor alone. My question is can I do this myself? There really isnt any freon in the system to evacuate, I've had this hole for weeks. Is there a walkthrough for this? Can someone walk me through this if there isn't one?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W.K.S. Posted May 12, 2012 Author Share Posted May 12, 2012 Bump. Anybody know how to swap a condensor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowGT Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Yes but there are legal issues. I realize that you don't have any 134 in there now but still. There is also alot to AC systems. There are a couple different types with different components but they do the same job. Lot of reading should be done to be honest. It would take a long time to write it all here, and I only know a little bit. Anytime the system is opened you should change the receiver dryer. Once you swap out the condensor you will need to remove the oil from the compressor. Then change the receiver dryer and put the system under a vac test. If vac test passes you can put in the required amount of 134 and compressor oil. I'm gonna go guess that you don't have an AC manifold with gauges, or a vacuum pump (not a handheld pump)? You might wanna pony up the money and have it done quickly and right. Just my two cents. AC systems and airbags are one of the only things on a car that I feel are worth paying a specialist for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PearlBlueGT Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Harbor freight has AC manifold/vacuum pump so you can do your own A/C work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W.K.S. Posted May 14, 2012 Author Share Posted May 14, 2012 Harbor freight has AC manifold/vacuum pump so you can do your own A/C work Nice, I will look into getting that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Rock Auto sells direct fit replacement condensors for less than 150.00 dollars. I put one in my car, works fine. A note here is that the drier is PART of the condensor. The unit can be replaced without taking the frt fascia off. Remove the cooling fans, the grille and unbolt the radiator brackets up top, push the radiator back, unbolt the lower line in the front and the upper line on the side and you should be able to slide it out from up top once you undo the condensor brackets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttlejockey Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Reviving this thread. Just found out from the dealer my condensor is bad and they want $600+ tax to fix it! Figured I could change the condensor myself and have them recharge it. Anyone else do this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PearlBlueGT Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Yes you can do this yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttlejockey Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 I ended up finding $300 in Subaru bucks I had. One expired in a few days so I'm just having them do it. It would cost me about $300 and my time even if I did it myself with them having to recharge the system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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