changing air con condensor radiator on a diesel

macafee2 · 12th August 2019, 19:39

when changing the condenser radiator on a Diesel,
is there much difference to this thread ?
https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...ead.php?t=4789

macafee2

macafee2 · 12th August 2019, 19:42

agh just found this thread which is a bit more applicable
https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...ad.php?t=86328

macafee2

Tourist · 12th August 2019, 21:54

Hey there - Yeah, that second one looks pretty good to me. I had the rad/condenser/intercooler off mine recently although I didn't split the parts up as I had a complete replacement unit to drop in.

Obvs the key thing is to get the air con de-gassed and also it's apparently a good idea to replace the O Rings on the air con pipes. DMGRS has them in stock for not a lot of cash.

You can also check your intercooler O Rings at the same time.

Have fun - it's actually quite a nice job.

macafee2 · 13th August 2019, 07:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tourist

Hey there - Yeah, that second one looks pretty good to me. I had the rad/condenser/intercooler off mine recently although I didn't split the parts up as I had a complete replacement unit to drop in.

Obvs the key thing is to get the air con de-gassed and also it's apparently a good idea to replace the O Rings on the air con pipes. DMGRS has them in stock for not a lot of cash.

You can also check your intercooler O Rings at the same time.

Have fun - it's actually quite a nice job.

Thanks, it does not look too difficult but having so much off does not fill me with joy.

macafee2

Mike Trident · 13th August 2019, 08:05

It looks far worse than it is lol.

Tourist · 13th August 2019, 08:33

Don't worry - it's mainly big panels!

I jacked my car up and put stands under the jacking points to get the undertray off, that makes it much easier to remove the bumper (and put it back on). The bumper, lights and crash bar are quick to remove, then you can undo the retaining bolts for the front panel (with the bonnet release cables and air intake atttached) and just lift that onto the top of the engine.

You've then got unfettered access to the radiator/intercooler and condenser.

macafee2 · 13th August 2019, 17:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tourist

Don't worry - it's mainly big panels!

I jacked my car up and put stands under the jacking points to get the undertray off, that makes it much easier to remove the bumper (and put it back on). The bumper, lights and crash bar are quick to remove, then you can undo the retaining bolts for the front panel (with the bonnet release cables and air intake atttached) and just lift that onto the top of the engine.

You've then got unfettered access to the radiator/intercooler and condenser.

I was going to leave the air intake on the car and just remove the bolts holding it to the slam panel

macafee2

macafee2 · 15th August 2019, 14:10

slam panel etc removed. I thought I had to undo the plug on the back of the horns
so wasted time doing that and removing the two torx screws that hold the top plastic fittings holding the radiator. It does not say it in post two so why did I do it, eeerrrrr.
Have put the bits back on, now waiting for air con man to arrive.

post two and the link were really helpful, made the job easy

macafee2

Devilish · 15th August 2019, 16:24

Something that is not mentioned when doing it outside.

If the sun is out, wearing a cap will stop the sun getting in your eyes.

You're welcome.

macafee2 · 15th August 2019, 19:41

two small leaks in condenser found.
new ones arrived today but they are not perfect.

macafee2

12th August 2019, 19:39	#1
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15th August 2019, 16:24	#9
Devilish Been round the block 75 Tourer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cannock Posts: 4,125 Thanks: 3 Thanked 189 Times in 121 Posts	Something that is not mentioned when doing it outside. If the sun is out, wearing a cap will stop the sun getting in your eyes. You're welcome. __________________ If at first you don't succeed, hide the evidence

12th August 2019, 19:42	#2
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,912 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	agh just found this thread which is a bit more applicable https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...ad.php?t=86328 macafee2

12th August 2019, 21:54	#3
Tourist Loves to post 2004 Rover 75 Tourer CDTi Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Fulbourn, Cambridge Posts: 455 Thanks: 105 Thanked 123 Times in 101 Posts	Hey there - Yeah, that second one looks pretty good to me. I had the rad/condenser/intercooler off mine recently although I didn't split the parts up as I had a complete replacement unit to drop in. Obvs the key thing is to get the air con de-gassed and also it's apparently a good idea to replace the O Rings on the air con pipes. DMGRS has them in stock for not a lot of cash. You can also check your intercooler O Rings at the same time. Have fun - it's actually quite a nice job.

13th August 2019, 08:33	#6
Tourist Loves to post 2004 Rover 75 Tourer CDTi Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Fulbourn, Cambridge Posts: 455 Thanks: 105 Thanked 123 Times in 101 Posts	Don't worry - it's mainly big panels! I jacked my car up and put stands under the jacking points to get the undertray off, that makes it much easier to remove the bumper (and put it back on). The bumper, lights and crash bar are quick to remove, then you can undo the retaining bolts for the front panel (with the bonnet release cables and air intake atttached) and just lift that onto the top of the engine. You've then got unfettered access to the radiator/intercooler and condenser.

15th August 2019, 14:10	#8
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,912 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	slam panel etc removed. I thought I had to undo the plug on the back of the horns so wasted time doing that and removing the two torx screws that hold the top plastic fittings holding the radiator. It does not say it in post two so why did I do it, eeerrrrr. Have put the bits back on, now waiting for air con man to arrive. post two and the link were really helpful, made the job easy macafee2

15th August 2019, 19:41	#10
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,912 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	two small leaks in condenser found. new ones arrived today but they are not perfect. macafee2