Thread: D2a TD5 a/c Condenser- where to source?

You will have to go to a specialist, Auto Electricians usually do Air con as well,

Depending on what you are like on the spanners buy the condenser from them fit it yourself and take it back to them to re-charge the gas.

It is a fussy job getting the radiator, intercooler etc out so unless you have the time and knowhow I'd leave it to the experts.

The condenser is definitely available though.

Regards

Mike

Hi Gavin
Have you tried Ashdowns?
They do a lot of stuff autoelectrical stuff including condensers.
Brad

There is a hella avail, but the freight to the West is expensive .

Originally Posted by nismine01

You will have to go to a specialist, Auto Electricians usually do Air con as well,

Depending on what you are like on the spanners buy the condenser from them fit it yourself and take it back to them to re-charge the gas.

It is a fussy job getting the radiator, intercooler etc out so unless you have the time and knowhow I'd leave it to the experts.

The condenser is definitely available though.

Regards

Mike

Hi Mike - car was being done by local auto sparky (used before) and they said they could not source a condenser - hence the post.

Originally Posted by Bradtot

Hi Gavin
Have you tried Ashdowns?
They do a lot of stuff autoelectrical stuff including condensers.
Brad

Cheers Brad, will check "later" in the morning.

Originally Posted by Roverlord off road spares

There is a hella avail, but the freight to the West is expensive .

Cheers Mario - never heard of Hella as condenseres, but will ask advice of my proper mechanic first up. Plus, our local Natrad guy was very helpful on an unrelated matter this morning, so might be an option for the work.

Here it is: Hella AC Condenser 8FC 351 318-001 fits Land Rover Discovery | Sparesbox though if you google out JRB100790 you'll see that it's much cheaper to import a Nissens from UK

Originally Posted by gavinwibrow

Plus, our local Natrad guy was very helpful on an unrelated matter this morning, so might be an option for the work.

Thanks all. Ended up missing the boat timewise with a family bereavement, but my local NatRad store is organising me one for about $300, then will fit along with my "acquired" 44mm HD alum radiator (thanks Dazza) to slot in with my Serick intercooler and O/size auto trans cooler. Hope he has small fingers, cost there's not going to be much spare room in there. Will occur next month after our next touring trip, so will then have 2 data bases to check if the radiator improves cooling capacity for when towing the 3T brick. Currently I'm limited to about 80 kmpg touring before EGTs get too high.