Aircon condenser

[POD]

Got a hole in the condenser. Natrad no longer supply for this model (the existing one came from them 10 years ago for less than 50% LR price) and the genuine is close to $2k. Can anyone suggest a source? Early Puma, same condenser as the td5.

[p38arover]

I was looking over the shoulder of a mechanic a week or so back as he scrolled through pages of them on the NAPA website. Unfortunately, I think that on-line catalogue is only accessible to account holders.

[POD]

Well it seems that there are no aftermarket options, Natrad no longer list them, a/c specialist has been unable to source one, LR dealer price is $3975 !!! genuine from UK for GBP 927 delivered seems to be the only option :(

[shack]

Well it seems that there are no aftermarket options, Natrad no longer list them, a/c specialist has been unable to source one, LR dealer price is $3975 !!! genuine from UK for GBP 927 delivered seems to be the only option :(There is another option available, it's meant to be a direct replacement, it's close but needs slight mods.

Pm me if you want more details, I'm a bit time poor at the minute.

[DazzaTD5]

part number LR025985, used on Defender TD5, TDCi to the end of 2016

Britpart do one. i've used them before, seem ok, $1600 landed

as they dont fail often, i wouldnt be adverse to sourcing a secondhand one.

OR
there is a ebay seller in the U.K selling genuine ones for $1100
there is also a pile of different aftermarket brands available, most look like you have to make mods to them.

[p38arover]

Something that might work is having it aluminium welded.

I did this on a bike a few years back. When my late son crashed, a stick holed the radiator. It has worked for the past 14 years.

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[POD]

Thanks for all those suggestions, I ordered from LR Classic Parts immediately after making my last post above. You know how it is- too many things on the to-do list, need this done yesterday, etc. Wrong time of year to be without a/c but of course that's the only time it ever packs up.