ElectricDogs Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 I know it's a weird time of year to be talking about aircon, but is there any way of replacing the aircon cooling fan without having to evacuate and refill the system? From what I can tell it's impossible to get to the bolt heads on the back of the condenser without removing it or having 50cm long rubber fingers and if I remove the condenser including the pipe connectors on both sides, I need to drain the system....right? Or am I missing something bleedin' obvious here? Hope I am.... Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 What vehicle? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 If its a defender or Disc2, you will probably find that you can unbolt the condenser and gently move it forward - that should give you enough room to get in behind it to access the bolts if memory recalls the pipes are clamped to the inner wing, if you loosen the clamps it should allow the radiator some movement - those condensers are not great quality they don't seem to last very well and the fans seem to seize quite easily - the ones I've played with at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElectricDogs Posted December 3, 2020 Author Share Posted December 3, 2020 Sorry! Defender...1998. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElectricDogs Posted December 3, 2020 Author Share Posted December 3, 2020 2 hours ago, Maverik said: If its a defender or Disc2, you will probably find that you can unbolt the condenser and gently move it forward - that should give you enough room to get in behind it to access the bolts if memory recalls the pipes are clamped to the inner wing, if you loosen the clamps it should allow the radiator some movement - those condensers are not great quality they don't seem to last very well and the fans seem to seize quite easily - the ones I've played with at least. Thanks, that is precisely what I was wondering but I didn't want to try it only to split (another) pipe or something. I would try it now were it not precipitating down outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElectricDogs Posted December 5, 2020 Author Share Posted December 5, 2020 Got it out, not the most painless experience, knuckle-wise in 4 degrees! is it possible to fix these things? It’s completely jammed. Got the screws out and circlip off the back but can’t get any further without what feels like a destructive amount of force. ....just hoping to save myself £100+ for a new one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 I have a spare, electric. £40 plus the post. PM if interested. Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 17 minutes ago, Mo Murphy said: I have a spare, electric. £40 plus the post. PM if interested. Mo Do you collect these Mo? I am sure mine came from you as well didnt it?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 Oops, did I give it to you Rich ? 🤔🥴😇 Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 (edited) The defender one on on my disco came from you... about four or five years ago! Edited December 5, 2020 by reb78 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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