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Looking for some guide lines for replacing the condenser on my 2008 Vette. Took it to the dealer for inspection and while there asked them to look to see why my car lost it's AC. Hole in the Condenser... $600 to replace
I figure I can do it for half of that if not less with a replacement Condenser with the Forum's help...
looks like the part number for a condenser is 10442892 and runs about $130 (+/- $15).
just a quick search popped up this, looks like a professional job..
a thought.... dont know how in the heck you got a hole in it, nor where that hole is located, but... do you think this is something a radiator repair shop might be able to fix? then take it to A/C repair shop to have them purge/checkout/replenish.
Last edited by ChevyDave; Jul 25, 2015 at 02:44 PM.
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looks like the part number for a condenser is 10442892 and runs about $130 (+/- $15).
just a quick search popped up this, looks like a professional job..
a thought.... dont know how in the heck you got a hole in it, nor where that hole is located, but... do you think this is something a radiator repair shop might be able to fix? then take it to A/C repair shop to have them purge/checkout/replenish.
Thanks ChevyDave... in looking, that is for a compressor replacement and I need the Condenser replaced... this looks fairly simple, as it sits just in front of the radiator and I think has two lines connected. Not sure where the hole is but the replacements are about $95 to $250 for the Delco.
Either way I do think I have to have the shop fill it back up with refrigerant.
Thanks ChevyDave... in looking, that is for a compressor replacement and I need the Condenser replaced... this looks fairly simple, as it sits just in front of the radiator and I think has two lines connected. Not sure where the hole is but the replacements are about $95 to $250 for the Delco.
Either way I do think I have to have the shop fill it back up with refrigerant.
ouch, my bad, yea, that link is NOT what i thought it was for!
Had to do mine a couple of weeks ago. New condenser shipped from Rock Auto was right at $100, refrigerant oil from dealer for around $60 (the tube holds 6 or 8 ounces) auto parts store sells this oil also. Two bolts to remove, put in two ounces of refrigerant oil, reinstall condenser, take to dealer for evacuation and fill for another $130. Easy job and quick.
Austin vette, what do you think would had happened if you filled it up at home with the refrigerant that auto parts stores sell these days? Not sure what that stuff is, but used it on my daughters Subaru and it worked like a charm.
Austin vette, what do you think would had happened if you filled it up at home with the refrigerant that auto parts stores sell these days? Not sure what that stuff is, but used it on my daughters Subaru and it worked like a charm.
Because you would be replacing the condenser the old refrigerant is completely gone, if you do not pull a vacuum on it before you try to add refrigerant you will not be able to put in very much new refrigerant and also run the risk of building up too much pressure and bye bye seals on the compressor at a minimum besides leaving moisture in the system which is also very bad. If you were just topping off a system then it could work fine, but very easy to put in too much and adios seals. Really need to put a vacuum on the line first, don't think you can rent one of those machines from an auto parts store, but never tried either.
Replaced mine a couple weeks ago for $212 total. Got the condenser (PN 10442892) locally for $127 including tax and had a Big O franchise do the evac and charge for $85.
I did several other things in the process, so my time is not representative of just the R&R. Plus at age 73, I don't care about how many rest breaks I take. The daytime temps in the garage were in the 100-110 range too, which made for lots of breaks.
The biggest pain and time waste is removing the shroud. GM designed it for quick assembly at the factory, but not quick removal.
A tip for condenser removal, is to either break off or considerably trim the lower passenger side radiator tab where the condenser is retained.
If you opt to remove the radiator too, for a through exterior cleaning, I'd advise having at least 1 spare wire clip that's used for the internal radiator cooler connection. (Dorman 800-801) at your local parts store will get you 4 of the right size and 8 of the wrong size for about $10.
New to the site! I know this is an old post but I have a hole in my condenser and have a new one on hand ready to install. My question is the topic of putting oil back into the condenser.
The post above said it will hold @ 6-8 ounces but then states add 2 ounces. Can you clarify and do I add this before reinstalling or before vacuum and recharge
New to the site! I know this is an old post but I have a hole in my condenser and have a new one on hand ready to install. My question is the topic of putting oil back into the condenser.
The post above said it will hold @ 6-8 ounces but then states add 2 ounces. Can you clarify and do I add this before reinstalling or before vacuum and recharge
Thank You, Brian
Do yourself a favor and replace the inline filter (orifice tube) while you have the system with no charge on it. Also, replace the O ring when you are changing out the filter
As for the lube (just add 2oz if all you are replacing in the compressor), it goes in before the system is vacuumed to boil off any water in the lines/then Freon charge is added once the system is dry.
Also, if you are doing the charge after vacuuming yourself, make sure you get the Freon charge pressure correct. You over charge and the system has a pressure valve that will shut off the system as the Freon heats up, so it does not blow the system.
A/c pressure charts if you need them,and again, if the Orifice tube is clogged (what cause the problems most of the time to begin with), your going to get very funky readings on the high and low sides as your charging the system. http://www.mediafire.com/file/6hw61h...harts.pdf/file
Lastly, if the system has been sitting for a while with no pressure it it, may as well replace the drier as well.
Do yourself a favor and replace the inline filter (orifice tube) while you have the system with no charge on it. Also, replace the O ring when you are changing out the filter
As for the lube (just add 2oz if all you are replacing in the compressor), it goes in before the system is vacuumed to boil off any water in the lines/then Freon charge is added once the system is dry.
Also, if you are doing the charge after vacuuming yourself, make sure you get the Freon charge pressure correct. You over charge and the system has a pressure valve that will shut off the system as the Freon heats up, so it does not blow the system.
A/c pressure charts if you need them,and again, if the Orifice tube is clogged (what cause the problems most of the time to begin with), your going to get very funky readings on the high and low sides as your charging the system. http://www.mediafire.com/file/6hw61h...harts.pdf/file
Lastly, if the system has been sitting for a while with no pressure it it, may as well replace the drier as well.
bringing up an older post. I’m in the process of installing an A&A blower. I bent the crap out of the AC condenser while installing the harmonic balancer I’m in the process of mounting the intercooler, and I need to drill the mounts for the two air scoops on the side of the intercooler. So I was thinking to myself how about take this condenser out install the new radiator from Dewitt’s and then mock up the new side scoops for the intercooler? The main question is if I take this condenser out and leave the two connections open until I get a new condenser and recharge the system. Am I opening myself up to bigger problems down the road?
I have searched high and low but cannot find the factory part number for the A/C inline filter (orifice tube) as seen in the image above. I have a 2007 C6 base coupe with Z51 (if that matters). I'm installing a new factory Condenser so this would be a good time to replace it. Does anyone have a number for this that they can share?
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I have searched high and low but cannot find the factory part number for the A/C inline filter (orifice tube) as seen in the image above. I have a 2007 C6 base coupe with Z51 (if that matters). I'm installing a new factory Condenser so this would be a good time to replace it. Does anyone have a number for this that they can share?
08 AC Condenser Replacement
The daytime temps in the garage were in the 100-110 range too, which made for lots of breaks.
