Air Con' Condenser wanted

quixote · 06-08-2014, 20:38

For an '04 3.0 SVE if anyone has one in good nick lying around?

Just had a re-gas done & found out why it was empty

Dundee area, or will happily pay postage of course

jims-terrano · 06-08-2014, 21:28

Is it defo that part thats leaking?

Pop cncfabs a pm, good chance he'll have one.

cncfabs · 06-08-2014, 21:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by quixote

For an '04 3.0 SVE if anyone has one in good nick lying around?

Just had a re-gas done & found out why it was empty

Dundee area, or will happily pay postage of course

Had one but sold it but just so you know the 3.0 is different to the 2.7

Terranical · 06-08-2014, 21:34

I've just had one replaced on my Honda Jazz, originally bought one off eBay - big mistake. Didn't get around to getting it fitted for a couple of months and when I did, it leaked too (and too late to return it), total cost £210! Then had to get a brand new one put in, another £330 - think it's one of those parts it's better to buy new.

quixote · 06-08-2014, 21:51

Thanks fellas. Definitely the condenser that's leaking, I can see fluid escaping at the bottom. Reckon it's had a stone through it at some point............

There are a few on eBay for around the £75-£100 mark. Someone here may still have ne available though. The truck's only been without air con for the last two years so another couple of weeks shouldn't matter

solarman216 · 06-08-2014, 21:59

If it is a result of impact damage rather than corrosion, then you can get it welded, it is alloy and perfectly weldable, Rick

quixote · 06-08-2014, 22:03

I haven't had a close enough look at it yet, but to be honest I hadn't considered that. There are a few witness marks that made me think it was down to a stone & I just assumed I was looking at a replacement. I'm off work for a couple of weeks shortly, so I'll haul it off & get a closer look at it

AlexD333 · 06-08-2014, 22:08

If they are on eBay that cheap, there's probably a reason why

firebobby · 06-08-2014, 23:02

If it's like a radiator, there are places that repair them so as Rick says, should be able to get it fixed.

quixote · 07-08-2014, 09:04

Hopefully it'll be good news then. Mightily impressed with the cold air while it was working, so I'd like to get it back in working order. I have some stainless weldmesh lying about too, so I reckon a stone-guard behind the bumper vents will be a good idea to prevent it happening again. Bit daft of Nissan not to have considered that in the first place to be honest, given their decision to place the condenser there

Thanks to everyone for their input

06-08-2014, 20:38	#1
quixote Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Near Dundee, Scotland Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 3.0 Posts: 482	Air Con' Condenser wanted For an '04 3.0 SVE if anyone has one in good nick lying around? Just had a re-gas done & found out why it was empty Dundee area, or will happily pay postage of course

06-08-2014, 21:59	#6
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,432	If it is a result of impact damage rather than corrosion, then you can get it welded, it is alloy and perfectly weldable, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

06-08-2014, 21:28	#2
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Is it defo that part thats leaking? Pop cncfabs a pm, good chance he'll have one.

06-08-2014, 21:34	#4
Terranical Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Resident in Bristol, Terrano in Spain Vehicle: 1994 Terrano 2.7TD SWB Posts: 1,398	I've just had one replaced on my Honda Jazz, originally bought one off eBay - big mistake. Didn't get around to getting it fitted for a couple of months and when I did, it leaked too (and too late to return it), total cost £210! Then had to get a brand new one put in, another £330 - think it's one of those parts it's better to buy new.

06-08-2014, 21:51	#5
quixote Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Near Dundee, Scotland Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 3.0 Posts: 482	Thanks fellas. Definitely the condenser that's leaking, I can see fluid escaping at the bottom. Reckon it's had a stone through it at some point............ There are a few on eBay for around the £75-£100 mark. Someone here may still have ne available though. The truck's only been without air con for the last two years so another couple of weeks shouldn't matter

06-08-2014, 22:03	#7
quixote Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Near Dundee, Scotland Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 3.0 Posts: 482	I haven't had a close enough look at it yet, but to be honest I hadn't considered that. There are a few witness marks that made me think it was down to a stone & I just assumed I was looking at a replacement. I'm off work for a couple of weeks shortly, so I'll haul it off & get a closer look at it

06-08-2014, 22:08	#8
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	If they are on eBay that cheap, there's probably a reason why

06-08-2014, 23:02	#9
firebobby Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Bucks Vehicle: Terrano 3.0 SVE 2005 Posts: 3,499	If it's like a radiator, there are places that repair them so as Rick says, should be able to get it fixed.

07-08-2014, 09:04	#10
quixote Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Near Dundee, Scotland Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 3.0 Posts: 482	Hopefully it'll be good news then. Mightily impressed with the cold air while it was working, so I'd like to get it back in working order. I have some stainless weldmesh lying about too, so I reckon a stone-guard behind the bumper vents will be a good idea to prevent it happening again. Bit daft of Nissan not to have considered that in the first place to be honest, given their decision to place the condenser there Thanks to everyone for their input