What's the easiest way to remove the condenser?

[Rich 89 Gr. Wag]

I charged the system with R134a and it leaked out somewhere in front of the radiator. Assume its the condenser. Can I get at it from the front, meaning by removing the grill? Or do I have to remove the radiator? Thanks.

[River Beast]

radiator must be removed.... check the o-rings on the evaporator as well... did you change your o-rings from black to blue or green?

[Michael]

Remove the grill, then the radiator. You could probably do it without removing the grill. But it is easier to remove both for clearance.

Replace the receiver/dryer as well when doing this...while you are there. This is a must. Since you did a retrofit...this is a must.

As far as o-rings on the evap. Your rig should have flare fittings like mine not o-rings. Your condensor will have o-rings. Check all your fittings to see if you have any moisture...oil around them like RB said. The pressures of R134 will show a leak fast...as you have allready seen. I just did this on mine. Found any leaks quick. Good luck..

[ August 21, 2003, 07:34 PM: Message edited by: Michael ]