A/C condenser 2 types?

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A/C condenser 2 types?

Post by XXX » Fri Aug 28, 2009 7:08 pm

I'm hope the collective knowledge of BF can help me with this one...

Just fitted a nearly new AC condenser to my bongo unfortunately the large screw fitting by the high pressure valve is a different size, other than that all is identical. Anyone come across this before and know a way around it as the condenser is in such good condition that I would like to keep it. Ideally I would like to replace the pipe back to the pump but need to know which parts to order etc.

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Re: A/C condenser 2 types?

Post by XXX » Tue Sep 01, 2009 8:00 pm

Anyone help?
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Re: A/C condenser 2 types?

Post by missfixit70 » Tue Sep 01, 2009 8:05 pm

This any help? http://www.lushprojects.com/bongopartsm ... 1of02.html Check it covers your vehicle, I think this is for the 95-97 diesel, but I think they're all much the same for the ac.
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Re: A/C condenser 2 types?

Post by XXX » Tue Sep 01, 2009 9:22 pm

Thanks, Just checked through seems to show the same part number 61-480 for every type of bongo listed.... Conecting pipe numbers are the same also. Could it be a Ford one?
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Re: A/C condenser 2 types?

Post by missfixit70 » Tue Sep 01, 2009 9:34 pm

I doubt it, I think the only real Ford compatibility is with the Ford Ranger engine, as that is front mounted & they have completely different ancillaries. I don't know that Ford supply any spares for the Freda?
May be worth trying any of the bongo breakers?
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Re: A/C condenser 2 types?

Post by XXX » Wed Sep 02, 2009 9:26 pm

Looks as if I have got myself a V6 condenser which are ever so slightly different to the diesel item....

Would still like to try and plumb as it's in such good condition (and was only £25). Is there a parts list for the V6? Would be good to find out if there are any common parts elsewhere in the AC pipes spaghetti where I can bodge a cut and paste job.


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Re: A/C condenser 2 types?

Post by missfixit70 » Wed Sep 02, 2009 9:33 pm

Should be in the lushprojects schematics there somewhere?
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Re: A/C condenser 2 types?

Post by Bob » Wed Sep 02, 2009 9:41 pm

XXX wrote:Looks as if I have got myself a V6 condenser which are ever so slightly different to the diesel item....

Would still like to try and plumb as it's in such good condition (and was only £25). Is there a parts list for the V6? Would be good to find out if there are any common parts elsewhere in the AC pipes spaghetti where I can bodge a cut and paste job.


Thanks again
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