Re: CQ condensor removal

[Chris Maresca <ckm@eainet.com>]

At 9:22 AM -0500 7/20/98, Chris Hanlon wrote:
>Chris,
>
>I don't remember there being any lower bolts.  There were two 10mm bolts
>(at the top) and then the restraining brace.  At the bottom the
>condensor is on two hooks.  Simply pull the condensor up to free it from
>the hooks.  To make your life easier unbolt the plastic shroud from the
>passenger side of the main radiator this will allow you to pull the
>condensor out the top easily.
>

Hhhmmm, I definetly have a lower bolt, on the pass. side, near the lower
shroud bolt.  I know because I can lift/tilt the radiator around it...
I'll have to look again tonight.

>> How the _*H E L L*_ do you get the lower mounting bolt off without
>> removing the radiator and half of the front-end hoses?
>>
>> I've got the top bots off, but the bottom one is hidden behind the plastic
>> ducting, which cannot be removed without taking out the hydraulic pump
>> hoses and some of the radiator hoses and perhaps the aux. radiator.
>>
>
>The leak could be from your condensor.  Also check to see if the
>connection from the plastic resevoir for the pentosin fluid is leaking.
>

True, but it's rather dark colored, but I'll check the reservoir as well.
When I take out the condensor I'm going to clean it all out, and see if I
still have an oil accumulation.  If so, I'll have to replace that hose
(sigh).

>> On another front, I seem to have a leak in the hydraulic cooling hose.
>> The area between the radiator and the quarter panel is filthy with sprayed
>> oil, and it's still looks fresh.  Anyone had this before?
>>
>> Also, does anyone have opinions about aftermarket vs. OEM condensors?  GPR
>> says aftermarkets are cheap and don't last, Blau says different.  Price
>> difference is about $200...
>>
>
>I first bought an after market one for $280.  It didn't fit quite right
>and it didn't have the support brace for the tube running in front of
>the condensor.  I sent it back.
>
>I ended up buying a used one from Autobahn motors.  I would recommend
>buying an OEM condensor if you want it to fit correctly.
>
>Although the aftermarket condensor was made of repairable copper, the
>construction wasn't as sturdy as the OEM one.
>

That's what GPR told me...  I think I'll go for OEM, despite the $200 more,
it's just not worth the hassle.

Thanks for the BTDT.

Chris.
'90 CQ