Pulled into my girls apt. Sat. night and the only visitor spot open was next to the dumpster. The spot was full of furniture and garbage so I used my 4runner as a bull dozer and pushed it all onto the sidewalk. There was a cool metal desk in the mix which had tubing for legs. Needless to say it fit right in the slot on the bumper and now I need a new condenser.

Just thought I'd give you guys a little background story.

Question?

I looked at it briefly and it seems like I might be able to get the condenser out of the front if I pull the grill. I don't feel like pulling the radiator. Am I smokin crack or is this feasible?

 

I guess nobody has replaced a condenser on this forum?

 

I don't know if you will be able to get it out thru the opening in the grille. I don't think there's enough room in there to get it past the metal crossmember between the framerails and still have enough room to weasel it out. I could be wrong, but good luck!

I am an East Tennessee native. Where are you located?

 

I grew up in Gatlinburg. Moved to Houston TX about a year ago. Still trying to figure out why? I've got some buddies from Chattanooga.

 

I'm sorry, I thought you were in Chat. It's been a long day! Maryville is nice!

 

So you did lose all the refrigerant?

 

I just changed the condensor and dryer on my '97 T100. I did have to remove the grille. The job was not that bad even though I had to remove the ARB bumper.

Since you sprung a leak, I strongly recommend you replace the dryer with the condensor. Also, according to the FSM and my experience, you need to evacuate the system before you recharge it. Also, also, a new condensor comes with a can of refigeration oil. You need to add additional oil when replacing the condensor since the old one will have some of the oil in it when you remove it.

You may wish to see this tread: Expansion valve; how hard to change?.

jrohland

 

I appreciate the responses. I'm picking one up at the junk yard tomorrow. I'll definately pick up some oil and I'll probably give an a/c shop a call to make sure I'm not missing anything. I just don't feel like pulling my radiator in my apt. parking lot. Hopefully I can get it out through the front or bottom. Hell, I think I'd rather take the bumper off rather than deal with radiator fluid right now.