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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Sir Tigger KC on 21 June 2016, 21:50:41

Title: A/C Condenser
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 21 June 2016, 21:50:41
My A/C Condenser is rotten and crumbing to the touch.  :(  So I guess I need a new one.  ::)  I've seen UKcarcooling recommended a few times on here and indeed I think I bought a radiator from them a few years ago.  :)  Price seems reasonable as well!  :y

http://www.carcooling.co.uk/products/Condenser_Vauxhall_Omega_B_All_cc_1999_03_09_99_08_03_All_Man_Auto_PF_system_622_432_25mm_1850049_15OL329-120655-2348.html

How about the drier?  Should I change that as well? 

http://www.carcooling.co.uk/products/Condenser_Vauxhall_Omega_B_All_cc_1999_03_09_99_08_03_All_Man_Auto_PF_system_622_432_25mm_1850049_15OL329-120655-2348.html

I'm determined to have fully functioning AC before it goes to the scrappy!  ;D
Title: Re: A/C Condenser
Post by: V8S on 21 June 2016, 22:22:18
Just a thought, but would the one from my 2.2 DTI fit yours?

I'm local if you want to come and have a look.
Title: Re: A/C Condenser
Post by: V8S on 21 June 2016, 22:36:38
As I wasn't planning on selling any engine bits, you could have it for a fiver if you take it out.

We have lots of tools here and I can help. i.e. stand about holding spanners
Title: Re: A/C Condenser
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 21 June 2016, 22:37:35
Ooo don't know!  :-\  I'm sure someone will confirm or deny soon enough though!  :y

Thanks!  :)
Title: Re: A/C Condenser
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 21 June 2016, 22:46:38
The only difference I can see from UKCarcoolings website is between PFL and FL.  ie 1994-1999 and 1999-2003  :)

Anyone?  :-\  ???

Title: Re: A/C Condenser
Post by: V8S on 21 June 2016, 23:06:09
I had a look at it the other day with a plan to take it out. But I couldn't work out how to, so I thought "sod that".
Title: Re: A/C Condenser
Post by: LC0112G on 21 June 2016, 23:08:03
Personally - I wouldn't bother with a second hand condenser. They are a bit of a faff to change needing the main engine water rad out and therefore the water drained. You don't want to bolt it all back together only to find that your new second hand condenser leaks.

Also, the dryer unit is bolted to the condenser. It contains a sort of silica gel designed to adsorb any water that gets into the system. If the silica gel doesn't work, then the water may freeze in the expansion valve and stop the a/c working. If the condenser has been off a car for any length of time, or if the donor car has had no gas in it for ages, then chances are the silica gel will be FUBAR.
Title: Re: A/C Condenser
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 21 June 2016, 23:35:52
I guess the other issue is if it's still full of refrigerant gas and under pressure.  :(

Isn't it illegal to vent it off?  :-\
Title: Re: A/C Condenser
Post by: LC0112G on 22 June 2016, 00:32:29
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 21 June 2016, 23:35:52
I guess the other issue is if it's still full of refrigerant gas and under pressure.  :(

Isn't it illegal to vent it off?  :-\

Yup - but at least it means the condenser isn't leaking, and the dryer may be serviceable. 8)
Title: Re: A/C Condenser
Post by: biggriffin on 22 June 2016, 12:22:51
By a new condenser, should also come with the drier,
Title: Re: A/C Condenser
Post by: biggriffin on 22 June 2016, 12:31:59
 go on to googly, and tyoe in Vauxhall omega condenser,
There's a mister.auto.co.uk list one £124.00 delivered inc drier, also there's one on eBay, £123.00, genuine, in zumerset. Can't do linky,with me phone :(
Title: Re: A/C Condenser
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 22 June 2016, 12:53:49
http://www.autoairconparts.co.uk/car-air-conditioning-condenser-aircon-radiator-vauxhall-omega-b-3-2-v6-petrol-manual-automatic-feb-2001-to-2013-part-16-6554.html
Title: Re: A/C Condenser
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 22 June 2016, 14:20:29
Quote from: Migv6 on 22 June 2016, 12:53:49
http://www.autoairconparts.co.uk/car-air-conditioning-condenser-aircon-radiator-vauxhall-omega-b-3-2-v6-petrol-manual-automatic-feb-2001-to-2013-part-16-6554.html

Thanks for the link!  :y  It's the best price I've seen so I've ordered it along with the O ring kit.  :y

Thanks also to V8S for the offer of his unit.  :y

OOF strikes again!!!!!!!  :y :y :y :y
Title: Re: A/C Condenser
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 22 June 2016, 15:09:59
Wheres the O ring kit ? I didn't spot that.  :-\
I expect to be ordering one myself tomorrow after official diagnosis of the source of the leak.  :y
Someone sent me the link for it. Cant remember who, but I strongly suspect it was Rob G.  ;D
Title: Re: A/C Condenser
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 22 June 2016, 15:20:03
Quote from: Migv6 on 22 June 2016, 15:09:59
Wheres the O ring kit ? I didn't spot that.  :-\
I expect to be ordering one myself tomorrow after official diagnosis of the source of the leak.  :y
Someone sent me the link for it. Cant remember who, but I strongly suspect it was Rob G.  ;D

It pops up in the "Other people ordered..." section when you add to cart.  At £3.something or other it seemed silly not to.  ;)

Thanks again!  :)
Title: Re: A/C Condenser
Post by: raywilb on 22 June 2016, 15:36:46
according to fastrads . all omega condensers are the same.
Title: Re: A/C Condenser
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 23 June 2016, 11:07:05
Wow!  :o  I ordered my new condenser at around 1400 yesterday and it's arrived this morning at 1045!  8)

That's good service!  :y
Title: Re: A/C Condenser
Post by: Mr Gav on 23 June 2016, 11:25:14
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 23 June 2016, 11:07:05
Wow!  :o  I ordered my new condenser at around 1400 yesterday and it's arrived this morning at 1045!  8)

That's good service!  :y

They`re shipping them out before the world ends tomorrow  ;D
Title: Re: A/C Condenser
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 June 2016, 11:30:08
 ;D ;D :y

Glad to hear that Sir Tigger, as I expect to be ordering one tonight. Just waiting for a phone call from the garage to confirm.
Title: Re: A/C Condenser
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 29 June 2016, 15:45:13
Ordered mine yesterday afternoon. It turned up less than 24 hours later. Excellent service.  :)
Havent really looked yet, but I assume the coolant rad has to come out to enable condenser removal ?
Title: Re: A/C Condenser
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 29 June 2016, 18:48:41
Quote from: Migv6 on 29 June 2016, 15:45:13
Ordered mine yesterday afternoon. It turned up less than 24 hours later. Excellent service.  :)
Havent really looked yet, but I assume the coolant rad has to come out to enable condenser removal ?

Yep.  Intake out, radiator out, condenser out.  Installation is the reverse of removal.  :y
Title: Re: A/C Condenser
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 29 June 2016, 18:59:14
A bit late Tiger, Ive just come in from removing that lot.  :P ;D ;D
Hopefully put everything back tomorrow, weather permitting.  :)

P.S. I'm not quite sure what to do with the box the condenser arrived in. Use it as a garage or rent it out to some local Albanians.  ::) ;D ;D