V50 AC : - Condenser replace on T5? Anybody done it?

adamamam · Aug 7th, 2020, 15:13

Hello,
Any advice on replacing the ac condenser on a T5 (2008) would be great.

Bumper off, but then how much more off to get the condenser out? Intercooler off? Radiator off?

Any hints would be great. Quotes for the job are too high for me at the moment (£3-400)

2.4TSE · Aug 10th, 2020, 12:26

Not a T5, but still basically the same.

https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=184745

adamamam · Aug 10th, 2020, 17:38

Thanks!

I think the T5 is a different set-up but I could be wrong.

2.4TSE · Aug 10th, 2020, 18:21

My wife's C30 T5 is currently on its 3rd ac condenser. Whilst I paid a specialist to fit the replacement each time, having seen the car in pieces it looks close enough and with enough common parts like the Ford Focus condenser itself that I think the linked article is relevant enough, too.

Have fun!

Aug 7th, 2020, 15:13	#1
adamamam Senior Member Last Online: Oct 24th, 2020 11:07 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Lincoln	Condenser replace on T5? Anybody done it? Hello, Any advice on replacing the ac condenser on a T5 (2008) would be great. Bumper off, but then how much more off to get the condenser out? Intercooler off? Radiator off? Any hints would be great. Quotes for the job are too high for me at the moment (£3-400) __________________ 2001 V40 1.8i 120k miles.

Aug 10th, 2020, 12:26	#2
2.4TSE Master Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2024 18:03 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Stratford-upon-Avon	Not a T5, but still basically the same. https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=184745 __________________ 2003 V70 2.4T SE \| Owned from new \| M56 \| Bilstein B4 \| Nivomats \| BSR PPC \| Ferrita Exhaust \| Poly small bush in lower torque mount 2008 C30 T5 SE Sport R-Design \| Dynaudio \| BLIS \| Winter Pack \| Towbar \| Parking Control \| Keyless \| 18" Atreus

Aug 10th, 2020, 17:38	#3
adamamam Senior Member Last Online: Oct 24th, 2020 11:07 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Lincoln	Thanks! I think the T5 is a different set-up but I could be wrong. __________________ 2001 V40 1.8i 120k miles.

Aug 10th, 2020, 18:21	#4
2.4TSE Master Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2024 18:03 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Stratford-upon-Avon	My wife's C30 T5 is currently on its 3rd ac condenser. Whilst I paid a specialist to fit the replacement each time, having seen the car in pieces it looks close enough and with enough common parts like the Ford Focus condenser itself that I think the linked article is relevant enough, too. Have fun! __________________ 2003 V70 2.4T SE \| Owned from new \| M56 \| Bilstein B4 \| Nivomats \| BSR PPC \| Ferrita Exhaust \| Poly small bush in lower torque mount 2008 C30 T5 SE Sport R-Design \| Dynaudio \| BLIS \| Winter Pack \| Towbar \| Parking Control \| Keyless \| 18" Atreus

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