AC Condenser

[greasyhog]

Does anyone have instructions for replacing the ac condenser that you can post? 2000 intrigue 3.5 Got a condenser new from ebay for about $85 shipped. The old one has had a leak for sometime so there is no pressure in the system now. Also, am I going to need to get any o-rings or anything else for this? I know the procedure will probably start off similar to replacing the alternator but just want to make sure I have a plan in place incase I run into problems. TIA

[JStin]

Are you sure it's the condenser?

[pfofit]

Does anyone have instructions for replacing the ac condenser that you can post? 2000 intrigue 3.5 Got a condenser new from ebay for about $85 shipped.<snip>... I know the procedure will probably start off similar to replacing the alternator....

The condenser is in front of the rad and the compressor is on the same belt as the alternator.
The evaporator is in the air box in the dash with the heater core

What are you replacing?

Replacing a condenser, evaporator or compressor requires added a couple-several ounces or so of refrigerant oil that was in the system or will be it the old part.

Unless your getting someone to recharge it for you. Search the net to find out how much for your car.
Consider that if doing the recharge yourself, that pulling a vacuum with a vacuum pump on the system to remove moisture and air is a must and the "kits " only allude to it in fine print and do not stress its importance. A good vacuum that holds is also a test for additional leaks. A pressure test with nitrogen is the other way to test for leaks. Any moisture left in the system will freeze and reduce or stop the efficiency of the cooling.
Considering the cost and hassle of recharging the system, a few dollars for o-rings coated in refrigerant oil, is a cheap insurance policy for success.

good luck

[greasyhog]

i took it to a mechanic who found the leak in the condenser and we could see it was actively leaking. tiny hole on the side of it. I also plan to take it to the shop for proper recharge.

[greasyhog]

that was easier than I thought it would be. t hanks for the location tip pfofit. Now I just need to get it recharged