987 Aircon condenser replacement

[dunc_sx]

Car is 987.2 Cayman S.

I've had a suspected a/c leak confirmed as being a drivers side condenser leak (now evacuated), I'll be doing the work myself then taking it back to get refilled. Anything in particular I should be looking out for? Planning to order and fit:

• 2x Condensers (any recommendations on brand/where to buy them?)
• 4x O-rings (will use OEM)
• Zunsport grills (other alternatives?)
• Garage suggested replacing the x-over connecting pipe between the two condensers

Any other bits I should be purchasing (fasteners etc) or other jobs I should be doing at the same time?

It's the first time I've done this job, plan is to use any guides/vids online.

Thanks in advance,

Dunc.

[dunc_sx]

Yes it does look like PAG46 from what I can tell, thanks for that

[dunc_sx]

tozerman said:

Very straightforward job to do.
Hardest part is removing the bumper, but even that is not too bad.
Can't really see the point of replacing the connecting pipe if there's nothing wrong with it, they can be expensive.
I got a kit from Design 911 with Hella/Behr condensers and drier. Cost about £250 from memory.
Good luck

Hi tozeman, I'll take a look on design 911 for the kit. He seemed to think the link can be weak having done multiple others, I'll just see how it looks when I've got the bumper off, ta

churchie2856 said:

If doing yourself you could fit black mesh inside the bumper rather than fork out on Zunsport grills. The mesh costs about a £15.00.

I made my own grill for my 997 and 718 - there’s a thread on PH about my 718 ones.

Churchie, having now seen the price of the Zunsport ones that was my first thought, I'll take a look for your thread - thanks.

kilarney said:

Change the receiver dryer as well

Kilarney, what's the theory behind changing these? I hadn't planned to but have since seen it's fairly common to do so.

Thanks all.

Dunc.

[dunc_sx]

Thanks for the detailed resposes folks, great effort.

Understood on the drier but can't beat the design911 price on the Behr/Hella condensers.

OPC price for the parts (2x Condensers, drier, 6x o-rings) is £736, Design911 is £264, other online parts places are cheaper for cheaper brands but higher prices for the more highly regarded brands.

Think I'll be going with the Design911.

Thanks,

Duncan.

[dunc_sx]

Thanks Paul