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2014/06/15 03:08:55 (permalink)
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Air condenser - 91 sw20

Can anyone suggest where I might get a new condenser? I saw them a while ago on eBay but can't find them now. Even a good used one would be ok. It's a series of elimination. The condenser I have looks like it's the prob but the air con bloke said it would be a waste of gas charging the system with an air condenser in that condition. If it doesn't work then at least it's not the condenser!
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    Reddtarga
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    Re: Air condenser - 91 sw20 2014/06/15 11:19:13 (permalink)
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    Hopefully it is only the condenser.
    Unfortunately with our cars that are getting a bit old now, it can often be very expensive to fix if there are leaks at several points, because the whole system can deteriorate if it has been out of gas for some time.
     
     
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    Re: Air condenser - 91 sw20 2014/06/15 11:51:59 (permalink)
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    Thank you for the feedback. With summer approaching the little hard top will be an oven so I have moved that job up the list. I just want that comfort level so I can enjoy summer use of the car.
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    Re: Air condenser - 91 sw20 2014/06/15 15:33:50 (permalink)
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    I have been told that a very common problem with early SW20 A/C systems was the expansion valve fitted near the evaporator behind the glove box. A PITA to disassemble and work on.
    If you replace the condenser get them to put dye in when they refill with gas.
    That should show up any further leaks if any.
     
    BTW, check this out:
    http://www.mr2australia.com/mr2play/tm.aspx?m=47483
     

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    Re: Air condenser - 91 sw20 2014/06/15 18:53:28 (permalink)
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    Ok Thanks, But what's a PITA?
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    Re: Air condenser - 91 sw20 2014/06/15 19:00:33 (permalink)
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    PITA - Pain in the a$$
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    Re: Air condenser - 91 sw20 2014/06/15 19:03:30 (permalink)
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    Got it $$$$$$
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    Re: Air condenser - 91 sw20 2014/06/18 13:08:54 (permalink)
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    Latest on the air condenser. Found a 93 to 99 version which is different. Can anyone tell me if this will work if adapted to a 91 version A/C? Does anyone know where I might source one for a 91 model? Is there someone overseas who might help if not in Australia? Someone told me just to find an A/C mechanic who will adapt it? Thoughts?
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