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| geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4410  
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Oooo yeah they cost... mine is an aftermarket system made by Coolair and their condenser is very different to the LR item. Still it costs about the same ...
Just in case you are wondering it looks like this:  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge I have wondered about re-coring and didn’t get very far as the repair was interrupted by a house move. Might be time to reach out to a few companies... Any suggestions? |
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19th May 2021 10:11am |
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| Fabio Member Since: 05 Aug 2011 Location: Somerset Posts: 589  
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400 and something pounds I paid for mine last year.
I couldn't find anything cheaper. Fabio |
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20th May 2021 5:05am |
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| Fabio Member Since: 05 Aug 2011 Location: Somerset Posts: 589
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Mine was leaking at the back.
Couldn’t see the leak unless it was taken apart. I did a few things that others advised but in the end had to change it. Charging it costs quite a bit and unlike what people said the machine charging it never came up with errors because it did hold gas for a few weeks. Mine was 9 years old. Fabio |
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26th May 2021 4:50am |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8152  
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at the back of the condensor?
how long would people expect these to last? Cheers James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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26th May 2021 9:56pm |
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| Fabio Member Since: 05 Aug 2011 Location: Somerset Posts: 589
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Yes mine was leaking badly at the back.
It is very easy to take off and see. Fabio |
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27th May 2021 4:46am |
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| hank Member Since: 12 Sep 2016 Location: South Wales Posts: 2314  
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Me too. Been trying to source an alternative or take off part for ages. Price is ridiculous > 110 XS Double Cab Last edited by hank on 27th May 2021 1:18pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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27th May 2021 9:13am |
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| Bluest Member Since: 23 Apr 2016 Location: Lancashire Posts: 4227 
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Can these not be recored like a radiator? 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
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27th May 2021 11:09am |
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| jpboost Member Since: 13 Apr 2021 Location: Gatwick Posts: 377 
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I had no idea these were so expensive. Looks like they're all complete with frame and fan.
Glad to say mine's working fine at the moment (2014 model). I've got an intercooler to go in at somepoint soon, and I was thinking of renewing the condenser 'while in there' as a sort of service item... but £500 is a bit much for that! |
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27th May 2021 11:45am |
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| hank Member Since: 12 Sep 2016 Location: South Wales Posts: 2314
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I've been through the Nissens catalogue based on condenser core dimensions (800mm x 300mm approx) and out of 162 results I think I've found three cores that look as though they could work - suitably sized with the inlet/outlet in the correct location.
Does anybody know the hose fitting size and the flange bolt size of the original Defender condenser? > 110 XS Double Cab |
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27th May 2021 3:54pm |
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| wyvern Member Since: 13 Dec 2009 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2117 
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Just posted an order for an air-conditioning condenser with island 4x4 which has the condenser in stock.... still in the mid £400 range including VAT (20%) but free delivery
However if you are looking to order you will need to add ‘o’ rings too which are not included in the price .. www.island-4x4.co.uk O-Ring (OEM) JUU500120 Air Conditioning Condensor Td5 2.4 Puma (OEM) JRB000051 LR025985 So will see how I get on fitting this and fingers crossed it all works fine ! Poppy - TDCI (Puma) 110XS 2.2 - Camper conversion - see the build here - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56530.html Elgar -TDCI(Puma) 110XS Dormobile - now sold Devon & Cornwall 4x4 Response - DC126 |
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1st Jun 2021 6:07pm |
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| wyvern Member Since: 13 Dec 2009 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2117
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What mesh behind the grill did you use Andy ?? As I am about to do this job it may be a prudent time to add another layer of protection to the system .... or would it be better to replace the original plastic vented grill with a ‘series stye’ mesh type ? Cheers !  Poppy - TDCI (Puma) 110XS 2.2 - Camper conversion - see the build here - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56530.html
Elgar -TDCI(Puma) 110XS Dormobile - now sold Devon & Cornwall 4x4 Response - DC126 |
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1st Jun 2021 6:15pm |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5788 
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It was just some 10mm hole mesh and bent it about, a few clever cuts and it holds its self in place. It’s been fitted to a few different grills now. I’ve also done the same to my Fiat based motorhome with black mesh. Got that stuff off eBay.
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1st Jun 2021 8:23pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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I fitted some mesh recently, Wyvern, so this might help: https://www.defender2.net/forum/post900141.html#900141
Click image to enlarge Darren 110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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2nd Jun 2021 5:29am |
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| wyvern Member Since: 13 Dec 2009 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2117
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Hi all
have just fitted the new condenser to :Poppy and the job was not hard to do ... The box .. pre work - Click image to enlarge After removing the grill - lots of damage to the fins and the core was bent - ? from something that happened prior to my ownership .. Click image to enlarge the condenser was removed after undoing 3 bolts and then disconnecting the cooling media lines . Click image to enlarge new condenser fitted - took a couple of mins to gently aline one of the cooling lines due to the old condenser being pushed bak at some time Click image to enlarge calling medium being added after 15 min pressure test - then tested - good results ! Click image to enlarge Poppy - TDCI (Puma) 110XS 2.2 - Camper conversion - see the build here - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56530.html Elgar -TDCI(Puma) 110XS Dormobile - now sold Devon & Cornwall 4x4 Response - DC126 |
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21st Jun 2021 3:58pm |
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