997.1 C2S Condenser on its way out?
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So, I had my new old C2S in to see an indie specialist as soon as I could after purchasing. He noted a large damp patch on one of the condensers at the front driver side of the car and reckoned this was evidence of the condenser being damaged and it could do with replacing
Upon informing the dealership I purchased from (still under warranty), the response was bemusement, claiming this is one of the first things they look at when getting cars in and there were no signs of issues when inspected.
My question is, does this (see photo attached) warrant the conclusion of the specialist? The last thing I want to do is lose a day driving the car back to the dealer only for them to argue it doesn't need replacing (rightly or wrongly).
Upon informing the dealership I purchased from (still under warranty), the response was bemusement, claiming this is one of the first things they look at when getting cars in and there were no signs of issues when inspected.
My question is, does this (see photo attached) warrant the conclusion of the specialist? The last thing I want to do is lose a day driving the car back to the dealer only for them to argue it doesn't need replacing (rightly or wrongly).
Use a UV lamp to see if you can see traces of dye that’s normally in the system.
There are in a vulnerable place for stone damage but also leaves and crud build up between the water radiator and AC condenser promoting corrosion.
It’s not too hard a job if you have a friendly AC gassing guy. I took off the bumper cover, he de gassed (none found) I removed the condensers and I receiver drier. After this he pooped on the new condensers with O rings and the condenser drier, gassed up and left me to replace the bumper cover. He charged £80 plus the drier and I got the condensers with a voucher code discount from Eurocarparts.
Must have saved £700-1000 on a stealership quote.
There are in a vulnerable place for stone damage but also leaves and crud build up between the water radiator and AC condenser promoting corrosion.
It’s not too hard a job if you have a friendly AC gassing guy. I took off the bumper cover, he de gassed (none found) I removed the condensers and I receiver drier. After this he pooped on the new condensers with O rings and the condenser drier, gassed up and left me to replace the bumper cover. He charged £80 plus the drier and I got the condensers with a voucher code discount from Eurocarparts.
Must have saved £700-1000 on a stealership quote.
Telestisch said:
So, I had my new old C2S in to see an indie specialist as soon as I could after purchasing. He noted a large damp patch on one of the condensers at the front driver side of the car and reckoned this was evidence of the condenser being damaged and it could do with replacing
Upon informing the dealership I purchased from (still under warranty), the response was bemusement, claiming this is one of the first things they look at when getting cars in and there were no signs of issues when inspected.
My question is, does this (see photo attached) warrant the conclusion of the specialist? The last thing I want to do is lose a day driving the car back to the dealer only for them to argue it doesn't need replacing (rightly or wrongly).
I had exactly the same when I bought mine. Along with a raft of other problems Upon informing the dealership I purchased from (still under warranty), the response was bemusement, claiming this is one of the first things they look at when getting cars in and there were no signs of issues when inspected.
My question is, does this (see photo attached) warrant the conclusion of the specialist? The last thing I want to do is lose a day driving the car back to the dealer only for them to argue it doesn't need replacing (rightly or wrongly).
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