Kevin Taylor
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Anyone can anyone tell me how to replace my mega expensive smaller condenser in a late p38 Diesel 2001 for the standard 5 x cheaper one 1994-2000. Many thanks. Kev.
Cheers Mark.hi there, there's a question! You'll. Need to compare both models side by side to see if mods will be needed to fit the new one! Watch out for releasing the gas into the air... It's kinda frowned upon unless drained with the proper machine..good luck mate.
Cheers Mark will appreciate the pics. I know the oil cooler is different due to it having brackets to support the smaller condenser but they are easily cut off. So long as the receiver drier ends up in the same position then all pipes should fit. Well..... wish me luck as I've just placed the order for the new older style condenser and a new receiver drier. Compared to the original condenser I am ££275 up so have that to play with to make it fit. If it works out will post pics and description of what I had to do so others can follow and hopefully save a fortune too. Kev.is there a local parts shop who could show you the two side by side? It could an expensive trial and error.. Any buddys with a different system on theirs maybe?
mine is a 1999. Ill see if I can get some pics on here for you to give you an idea maybe. Id of thought your main and intercooler rads would be similar to mine, so in thiery it should fit in the hole.. Depending on your fans?
Thanks for the pics Mark. They will come in handy. I've checked and I've got plenty of paracetamol..... so I shall wait for a few weeks so my fingers don't freeze off and give it a go. Will let you know the result and costs saved.... hopefully!!!damn it, I dont know if you can see, all the connection's are in the same area.. There is not a lot bloody room in there along with all the other gubbins along side. How you'll adjust and or bend the alloy pipes, god knows....