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maccers
Member Since: 08 Dec 2012
Location: SE Kent
Posts: 273
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Wow ...
Each to their own but......
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9th Jun 2019 2:46 pm |
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plocker
Member Since: 14 Mar 2016
Location: Preston
Posts: 828
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Anyone done an air condenser on a V8?
I've heard it easier than the log burner, is it still front off? 05 V8 HSE Bonatti Grey
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4th Jul 2019 4:24 pm |
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Charliecloud
Member Since: 31 Jul 2014
Location: Tonbridge
Posts: 980
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My Indy put a new condenser on mine, didn't take the front off. Just loosened off the rad I think.
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4th Jul 2019 5:54 pm |
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pjm-84
Member Since: 04 Oct 2016
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 2444
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Yep. I followed DM's guidance but found I needed to remove more to provide more space in order to remove / replace the condenser.
Also went genuine. I originally bought an OEM which had a massive twist in it and returned it back to AF.
Happy to say A/C is still lovely!
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4th Jul 2019 11:07 pm |
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plocker
Member Since: 14 Mar 2016
Location: Preston
Posts: 828
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Cheers.
Booked in on Thursday now, so wait to see the bill 05 V8 HSE Bonatti Grey
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5th Jul 2019 12:21 pm |
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plocker
Member Since: 14 Mar 2016
Location: Preston
Posts: 828
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All done, labour was £80. 05 V8 HSE Bonatti Grey
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12th Jul 2019 11:59 am |
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Charliecloud
Member Since: 31 Jul 2014
Location: Tonbridge
Posts: 980
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Which Castrol Oil - 5w30 - A5 Ok ?
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16th Jul 2019 2:47 pm |
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SafariDave
Member Since: 19 Nov 2011
Location: NYC & LA
Posts: 775
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Castrol 5w30 ultra clean GTX is what I have been using for 8 yeas without any issues. I change it every 7,000 miles or 6 to 7 1/2 months. Which ever comes first.
Dave D3 2005 V8 SE Bonatti Grey "The Rhino" (our NYC D3)
De-tangoed Headlights, D4 2016 Style Black Pack Grille, D4 19" Wheels/ Bridgestone Alenza
D3 2005 V8 SE Bonatti Grey, D4 2016 Style Black Pack Grille (our LA D3)
D2 1999 V8 SD7 Chawton White (our Caribbean Beach truck)
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16th Jul 2019 2:59 pm |
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maccers
Member Since: 08 Dec 2012
Location: SE Kent
Posts: 273
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So on Friday my A/C decided to pack up - it's been a sweaty weekend!
I should have known, it's been chattering away under the bonnet for a few weeks. Suspect new compressor.
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27th Aug 2019 9:05 pm |
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plocker
Member Since: 14 Mar 2016
Location: Preston
Posts: 828
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My compressor is very whiny. I waiting for the day. Apparently they are cheap 05 V8 HSE Bonatti Grey
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27th Aug 2019 9:11 pm |
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pjm-84
Member Since: 04 Oct 2016
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 2444
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Mine is as well. "Whiny" is probably a good description. Its not intrusive but it feels like the V8 is moaning under its 8 cylinders when you put the A/C on.
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27th Aug 2019 11:17 pm |
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Charliecloud
Member Since: 31 Jul 2014
Location: Tonbridge
Posts: 980
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Had a new genuine compressor fitted back in August 2018 - £300 plus fitting
It was very hot last August
Kin relay gave up the ghost this year, only £5 to fix
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28th Aug 2019 6:35 am |
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plocker
Member Since: 14 Mar 2016
Location: Preston
Posts: 828
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pjm-84 wrote:Mine is as well. "Whiny" is probably a good description. Its not intrusive but it feels like the V8 is moaning under its 8 cylinders when you put the A/C on.
Yep I am the same. I wonder how long we have left? 05 V8 HSE Bonatti Grey
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28th Aug 2019 8:19 am |
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maccers
Member Since: 08 Dec 2012
Location: SE Kent
Posts: 273
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May sound a dumb question but is there a difference in A/C compressor between diesel and petrol models?
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30th Aug 2019 9:06 pm |
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Charliecloud
Member Since: 31 Jul 2014
Location: Tonbridge
Posts: 980
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Yes, different part numbers.
Get it done
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30th Aug 2019 9:20 pm |
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