Air Con radiator

Banners24b · 05-22-2014, 12:33 PM

Hi all,

Took my car to get a aircon re-gas today and it pretty much leaked straight out, I believe it's the condenser/radiator that sits at the very front of the car?]

Can someone confirm this is indeed the condenser (2007 335i E92) and if so can they be fixed with a sealent like a normal Rad or do I need a new part?

Thanks

Phil

Phil325i · 05-22-2014, 01:01 PM

Probably been punctured by a stone. Doubt you could use a rad sealer as the system's filled with gas, not liquid coolant.

KM79 · 05-22-2014, 02:31 PM

That's you're Condenser.New part required.Wouldnt put RadWeld near a modern car.

old grey steve · 05-22-2014, 02:53 PM

Yep see a fair few condensers go AWOL at work, normal cause as stated above are things like stone debris damage. This isn't a rad weld type job I'm afraid, ideally it's new new or new.

Condensers can be purchased from Euro's / GSF, GSF's stuff normally better quality TBH any decent garage can sort this out.

Banners24b · 05-22-2014, 03:00 PM

had a closer look and appears a stone has smashed a big hole in it, found the part online for about £90 so should not be too expensive to get fitted by a mechanic friend.

Cheers all

shadow191 · 05-22-2014, 03:36 PM

You will need a new part. Don't use any sort of sealant in the system, it will damage other parts like the expansion valve, or even the compressor. All of those are more expensive than the condenser. Not sure if you could use an external radiator sealant as the system operates under very high pressure - the high side can go over 250 psi. Don't know what would hold that kind of pressure.

I replaced the one in my E92 335 last year because the aftermarket oil cooler bracket punctured it. Not a very expensive part, at least here in the states. But I can't imagine it would be that much more in the UK. Relatively easy to replace.

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Banners24b Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 244 Posts Drives: 335i SE Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	Air Con radiator Hi all, Took my car to get a aircon re-gas today and it pretty much leaked straight out, I believe it's the condenser/radiator that sits at the very front of the car?] Can someone confirm this is indeed the condenser (2007 335i E92) and if so can they be fixed with a sealent like a normal Rad or do I need a new part? Thanks Phil
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Phil325i Brigadier General 639 Rep 3,215 Posts Drives: E92 325i MSport Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK South East iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW 325i Coupe [6.00]	Probably been punctured by a stone. Doubt you could use a rad sealer as the system's filled with gas, not liquid coolant. __________________ E92 pre-LCI 325i - Ohlins R&T; H&R spacers; M3 strut brace; Swift thrust sheets; 3 x chassis braces; diff brace; N53 V-brace; 034 subframe inserts; BMS clutch stop; BMS CDV; RE g/box mounts; Delrin shift bushes; Saikoumichi OCC; Cyba scoops; BMW Perf Exhaust; HEL s/steel brake hoses; M3 rear spoiler; Recaro Sportster CSs; M3 white dash LEDs; LED Angels; LED side repeaters; BMW Perf black grille; CSL reps; SSDD carbon diffuser; Monster Wrap black roof/clear front
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KM79 Major 140 Rep 1,445 Posts Drives: 2017 335D Msport Saloon Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	That's you're Condenser.New part required.Wouldnt put RadWeld near a modern car.
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old grey steve Colonel 288 Rep 2,796 Posts Drives: MK 7.5 Golf R Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: UK in Hertfordshire iTrader: (2)	Yep see a fair few condensers go AWOL at work, normal cause as stated above are things like stone debris damage. This isn't a rad weld type job I'm afraid, ideally it's new new or new. Condensers can be purchased from Euro's / GSF, GSF's stuff normally better quality TBH any decent garage can sort this out. __________________
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Banners24b Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 244 Posts Drives: 335i SE Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	had a closer look and appears a stone has smashed a big hole in it, found the part online for about £90 so should not be too expensive to get fitted by a mechanic friend. Cheers all
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shadow191 Lieutenant Colonel 182 Rep 1,681 Posts Drives: 2017 Volvo XC90 R-Design Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: GA iTrader: (3)	You will need a new part. Don't use any sort of sealant in the system, it will damage other parts like the expansion valve, or even the compressor. All of those are more expensive than the condenser. Not sure if you could use an external radiator sealant as the system operates under very high pressure - the high side can go over 250 psi. Don't know what would hold that kind of pressure. I replaced the one in my E92 335 last year because the aftermarket oil cooler bracket punctured it. Not a very expensive part, at least here in the states. But I can't imagine it would be that much more in the UK. Relatively easy to replace.
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