Aug 2011 - A/C sorted

After a warm summer and being very uncomfortable on the black leather seats, the next job on my list was to sort the air conditioning out. After looking at the system previously I knew the main condensor rad was corroded and holed and the main pusher fan was siezed. I managed to source a decent second hand fan, but decided to buy a new condensor. As the system had been open for a long time a new drying unit was also needed.
First job was to remove the front end to gain access.

Here is the old condensor on the left and new on the right

 New drying container fitted

Final step was to pressure test and regas the system

All was well except that the fan was not working, these are 2 speed units. One speed works with the A/C and the full speed acts as a secondary cooling fan. If the fan doesnt cut in with the A/C it can cause overpressure in the system and blow the compressor.
Luckily it was an easy diagnosis and a new fan relay sorted it.

Job done, nice ice cold A/C. Works a treat...:D