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AC condenser replacement cost?
Cosmos:
I replaced my ac condenser with a genuine one from tps after trying 2 different ones from euro car parts but they wouldnt fit unless i kinked the pipes at the drivers side. Really bad fitment. The genuine one went straight on. Would have to check my receipt to how much it was but off the top of my head think it was around £350.
pudding:
--- Quote from: Octoparrot on June 23, 2021, 10:02:11 am ---
--- Quote from: mjmallia on June 23, 2021, 07:12:31 am ---The bumper does not need to be removed. I replace my compressor with a new one and also replaced the dryer which gets overlooked on my driveway without issue.
I had a friend empty prior to work and then refill with gas after.
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This is the CONDENSER not the COMPRESSOR.
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Indeed. Not that bad a job tbh. Bumper skin comes off pretty easily and then it's just bolts and screws.
FWIW, the OEM condensor is a lot better than the aftermarket ones.
And for the compressor for anyone who needs one: P/N 1K0820808F, made by SANDEN. £800ish from VW.
Worth changing the receiver/drier whilst you're there and also the prone to failure pressure switch.
Not a cheap game keeping cool.
9MAK:
--- Quote from: Pudding on June 26, 2021, 12:04:30 am ---
--- Quote from: Octoparrot on June 23, 2021, 10:02:11 am ---
--- Quote from: mjmallia on June 23, 2021, 07:12:31 am ---The bumper does not need to be removed. I replace my compressor with a new one and also replaced the dryer which gets overlooked on my driveway without issue.
I had a friend empty prior to work and then refill with gas after.
--- End quote ---
This is the CONDENSER not the COMPRESSOR.
--- End quote ---
Indeed. Not that bad a job tbh. Bumper skin comes off pretty easily and then it's just bolts and screws.
FWIW, the OEM condensor is a lot better than the aftermarket ones.
And for the compressor for anyone who needs one: P/N 1K0820808F, made by SANDEN. £800ish from VW.
Worth changing the receiver/drier whilst you're there and also the prone to failure pressure switch.
Not a cheap game keeping cool.
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What brand is the ac receiver/drier?
PorkPieBandit:
--- Quote from: mjmallia on June 23, 2021, 07:12:31 am ---The bumper does not need to be removed. I replace my compressor with a new one and also replaced the dryer which gets overlooked on my driveway without issue.
I had a friend empty prior to work and then refill with gas after.
--- End quote ---
Were you able to reach up through the bottom to replace the receiver drier then? Trying to find some DIY video/guides doing it this way and struggling.
Cheers
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