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Question #4 Condenser. How does one install this thing?

Old 05-27-2005, 08:53 AM
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Default Question #4 Condenser. How does one install this thing?

I got a brand new one, the old one has a hole in it. Is this something I should install and have shop fill it? or is it tricky? Help.
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Default Bring it to an Automotive AC place and have them do it

They will need to evacuate the system (draw a vacuum on it) then recharge it with 800 grams of R-134.

You could easily contaminate the system or not get it right, plus you need to bring it to them to charge it anyways.
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Default Personally, I'd probably do the mechanical install.

Since I know how Audi front ends go together, and the auto a/c guy doesn't.

Certainly have them evacuate and charge.
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Default Agreed, I would have you do it also

And I would do it myself also, but maybe for others it might be easier to sub it out.

And if you don't have the Bently, you need to get it before you start the job.
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