Dam ac leak

**Timing** · 08-26-2012

i have an ac leak so i tried using that uv dyr to locate the leak but it doesnt seem to leak unless the ac gets really cold so my question is, the leak seems to be at the lower drivers side of radiator. Is there spot where its know to leak on these cars? 04 compg

**dsmuts** · 08-26-2012

So it leaks at the condenser? Fairly easy fix.

**Timing** · 08-26-2012

i think i really cant tell, i only noticed it leaking there after it got refilled and was spraying out but now that the lines are empty i cant tell with the dye ****. Is that a common spot?

i am supposed to put the dye in the port behind engine correct?

**dsmuts** · 08-26-2012

yeah you can only put it in the low pressure side if you're buying it from the store. The condenser gets hit with rocks and stuff and can develop leaks. It sits in front of the radiator.

**Timing** · 08-26-2012

thanks bro ill check it out, so your thinking i have to replace the entire condenser?

**dsmuts** · 08-26-2012

yeah probably it's not to hard. Can't really patch them

**Timing** · 08-26-2012

Originally Posted by dsmuts

yeah probably it's not to hard. Can't really patch them

is there a guarentee way to find the leak ? and the condenser is the big long bowl to the drivers side of the radiator, not the small one in front ?

i really dont want to replace it if its a simple gasket on a connection or a line

**dsmuts** · 08-26-2012

The condenser is the radiator looking thing in front of the radiator

**Timing** · 08-26-2012

oh haha i feel stupid i know alot about these cars but never worked on an ac in my life lol

**Timing** · 08-26-2012

yup just looked at it from the hole in the front bumper cover and sure enough someone tried doing a patch job on it befor with some rubber ****

**dsmuts** · 08-26-2012

You have to pull the radiator to put the new condenser in.

**Timing** · 08-26-2012

Originally Posted by dsmuts

You have to pull the radiator to put the new condenser in.

i realise thanks, 180 bucks for new condenser ide rather keep my windows down and spend that on other parts like my new tints tune spos lip ect.

**Fivefingerdeathpunch** · 08-26-2012

holy cow, $180

A new one from rockauto is like 100 bucks for a delco/delphi brand atleast for my 2000 car.

I bought one from 1800radiator for 120 instead from my work and got a warranty.

**Timing** · 08-26-2012

Originally Posted by Fivefingerdeathpunch

holy cow, $180

A new one from rockauto is like 100 bucks for a delco/delphi brand atleast for my 2000 car.

I bought one from 1800radiator for 120 instead from my work and got a warranty.

that is the cheapest one from advanced and direct fit