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maccers
 


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England 2006 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Zermatt SilverDiscovery 3

Wow Shocked ...

Each to their own but......
  
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Bonatti GreyDiscovery 3

Anyone done an air condenser on a V8?

I've heard it easier than the log burner, is it still front off?
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Post #20660234th Jul 2019 3:24 pm
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Charliecloud
 


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My Indy put a new condenser on mine, didn't take the front off. Just loosened off the rad I think.
  
Post #20660454th Jul 2019 4:54 pm
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Yep. I followed DM's guidance but found I needed to remove more to provide more space in order to remove / replace the condenser.

Also went genuine. I originally bought an OEM which had a massive twist in it and returned it back to AF.

Happy to say A/C is still lovely!
  
Post #20661234th Jul 2019 10:07 pm
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Cheers.

Booked in on Thursday now, so wait to see the bill Censored
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All done, labour was £80. Thumbs Up
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Which Castrol Oil - 5w30 - A5 Ok ?
  
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Castrol 5w30 ultra clean GTX is what I have been using for 8 yeas without any issues. I change it every 7,000 miles or 6 to 7 1/2 months. Which ever comes first.
Dave
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maccers
 


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So on Friday my A/C decided to pack up - it's been a sweaty weekend!

I should have known, it's been chattering away under the bonnet for a few weeks. Suspect new compressor.
  
Post #207883527th Aug 2019 8:05 pm
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My compressor is very whiny. I waiting for the day. Apparently they are cheap
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Post #207883827th Aug 2019 8:11 pm
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Mine is as well. "Whiny" is probably a good description. Its not intrusive but it feels like the V8 is moaning under its 8 cylinders when you put the A/C on.
  
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Had a new genuine compressor fitted back in August 2018 - £300 plus fitting Big Cry

It was very hot last August Laughing

Kin relay gave up the ghost this year, only £5 to fix Laughing
  
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pjm-84 wrote:
Mine is as well. "Whiny" is probably a good description. Its not intrusive but it feels like the V8 is moaning under its 8 cylinders when you put the A/C on.


Yep I am the same. I wonder how long we have left?
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May sound a dumb question but is there a difference in A/C compressor between diesel and petrol models?
  
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Yes, different part numbers.

Get it done Laughing
  
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