996 GT3 AC condensers

[griffter]

996TT02 said:

mesh

Something like this:

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=...

[996TT02]

Actually we're in luck - I found a pic with the sun at the right angle, and a suitably dirty car... but here are both to compare.

[sleep envy]

Sorry, still not convinced

Further info on condenser and dessicator or drier torque settings for future googlers

[sleep envy]

FWIW, it's a two spanner Haynes rating job. Fairly straightforward, just a bit of a faff to get the PU and arch liners off but did it in three hours.

What I've learnt is not to jet wash the condensers as there's no point. You can't remove the crap between them and the radiators, all you do is knacker the cores.

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[Pugley]

Its hard to believe a highly respected car manufacturer could actually sell a car with condensers designed to produce compost and self destruct!

Its true, £30 of black mesh on the inside of the grilles overcomes the design fault. Simples