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Ford KA 1.3 2006 Air Con Condenser Replacement


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Hi All,

I have a leak in my Air Con and through using a 'sniffer' have found a leak in the condenser. I now need to go about replacing this.

I've found a new replacement on euro car parts. The system is empty of gas. How would be best for me to go about replacing it? Do I need seals and a drier too? I have a 2006 MK1 KA.

Cheers in advance,

Josh

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1 hour ago, Josh_Smith said:

The system is empty of gas. How would be best for me to go about replacing it?

You will need a vacuum pump and other specialist kit to refill the system. I would just replace the condenser, then take it to an a/c specialist to re-fill. They can dry it out, decide if the de-humidifier needs replacing, possibly do a pressure test with dry nitrogen, evacuate it & fill with the correct oil & refrigerant mix.

The system must be as dry & air free as possible in order for it to work properly. Moisture can do long term damage to the compressor.

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10 hours ago, Tdci-Peter said:

You will need a vacuum pump and other specialist kit to refill the system. I would just replace the condenser, then take it to an a/c specialist to re-fill. They can dry it out, decide if the de-humidifier needs replacing, possibly do a pressure test with dry nitrogen, evacuate it & fill with the correct oil & refrigerant mix.

The system must be as dry & air free as possible in order for it to work properly. Moisture can do long term damage to the compressor.

Hi Peter,

Thanks for replying.

I've got an A/C specialist that I use so I'm not worried about getting it re-filled etc. What I want to know is if anyone can lend any advice on the best way for me to remove and replace the condenser unit myself? What seals do I need, do I need to replace the drier too? What's the best way to replace it etc.

Sorry if I didn't make it very clear.

Cheers!

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