Ac condenser leak

Ben lee · Nov 21st, 2018, 23:43

Hello, i have a 2009 s40 1.8 sport with a suspected leaky ac condenser. I know its going to be an expensive repair.
My question is: should i buy a new heater core as this lives with the AC condenser and will be disturbed? Im told its the plastic pipe connectors that leak.

phil1968 · Nov 22nd, 2018, 18:17

Is it the AC condenser or the evaporator that needs replacing Lee because the condenser is at the front of the car in front of the engine coolant radiator, the evaporator is the one that lives with heater core that sits behind the dashboard? I'm guessing it'll be the condenser as that's what much more commonly goes on these.

RPB · Nov 22nd, 2018, 22:31

Had my condenser replaced a couple of years ago.
£250 all in.
Initially followed user guides on the net and Haynes manual, all of which had the incorrect description for the condenser on my car (seems later models have the condenser and engine radiator held together tightly in a plastic housing so you can't just drop the condenser out like many self help videos suggest)

Mbailz85 · Nov 23rd, 2018, 09:24

I replaced my condenser in the summer myself. Followed some guidance online but could do it without now. New one cost me just under £100. Then a regas at around £70.
Bumper off job but not as hard as it sounds and that's me.

Nov 21st, 2018, 23:43	#1
Ben lee New Member Last Online: Mar 1st, 2020 11:28 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Wigan	Ac condenser leak Hello, i have a 2009 s40 1.8 sport with a suspected leaky ac condenser. I know its going to be an expensive repair. My question is: should i buy a new heater core as this lives with the AC condenser and will be disturbed? Im told its the plastic pipe connectors that leak.

Nov 22nd, 2018, 18:17	#2
phil1968 Master Member Last Online: Jul 27th, 2020 23:19 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Chatham	Is it the AC condenser or the evaporator that needs replacing Lee because the condenser is at the front of the car in front of the engine coolant radiator, the evaporator is the one that lives with heater core that sits behind the dashboard? I'm guessing it'll be the condenser as that's what much more commonly goes on these. __________________ 2008 C70 D5 SE Lux Nav Geartronic

Nov 22nd, 2018, 22:31	#3
RPB Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 14:35 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: North Yorkshire	Had my condenser replaced a couple of years ago. £250 all in. Initially followed user guides on the net and Haynes manual, all of which had the incorrect description for the condenser on my car (seems later models have the condenser and engine radiator held together tightly in a plastic housing so you can't just drop the condenser out like many self help videos suggest)

Nov 23rd, 2018, 09:24	#4
Mbailz85 New Member Last Online: Dec 30th, 2020 12:36 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Wirral	I replaced my condenser in the summer myself. Followed some guidance online but could do it without now. New one cost me just under £100. Then a regas at around £70. Bumper off job but not as hard as it sounds and that's me.

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