alcetus

is there an alternative to the $700 porsche one? I have not found anything. redoing my front and rear AC. Local shop says my condensor and an expansion valve are toast. they said the system was building to much pressure.

Bilal928S4

I recall Roger having some GTS condensers in stock and much cheaper then $600. Call him at 817 430 2688

Alan

Whilst its possible both have issues - I don't think there is really any way to know if the condenser has a problem without removal & test or until until after you assure the expansion valve works. Likely they want to make sure no blockage in the condenser can foul a new expansion valve and changing both ensures less time in the shop for diagnostics and waiting for parts. On most American cars this is probably a good trade off - parts costs are relatively low.

However given the cost of a new Porsche condenser - you'd want them to flush it & flow test it before pronoucing it dead...

If you do need to replace it anyway folks have used aftermarket parallel flow condensers (vs stock serpentine serial) with better cooiling results and a lower cost - check for results under that topic.

Alan

Kevin in Atlanta

Here's what I have in the 91 GT I am parting out. Not sure who's it is but I could find out.

Kevin

alcetus

Geeze you guys are fast, thanks for the input. Mine is a 1990 s4 automatic, would the GT one work with mine? I will look into the parallel fow ones. I kind of did not want to modify too much like mounts and reeiver drier mounts.

Mark Anderson

We have a new factory condenser in stock for
$595 and a good used for $249. Both have a 1 year waranty

ROG100

Mine are R134a condensers for the late 93 to 95 cars.
Great price from Mark.

Kevin in Atlanta

Problem solved.

Kevin in Atlanta

Out of curiosity, does anybody know who manufactured the condenser pictured above?

alcetus

I will be ordering soon. thanks for the replies.

alcetus

Mark, are your compatible with auto trans?
Roger, how much and are they compatible with auto trans?

FLYVMO

Kevin,

That condenser is the same I bought for my 90GT project, from Griffith. I think this place also carries them occasionally: http://www.ineedarad.com

Carl

ROG100

The GTS had the cooler sitting on top of the condenser for both auto and manual cars - so yes it works with automatic.
Brand new Behr unit $575 plus shipping.

Hilton

That GT one won't fit an S4 - the auto's have a transmission cooler which sits above the condenser. That one will only fit 87-91 5-speeds.

There's a good parallel condenser available new for the 87-91 5-speeds in the USA - cheap too (sub $200 IIRC - I have one I bought a few years ago). Its on ebay, and I believe its made in the USA too.

edit: this is the one I bought for my '89 - only fits 87-91 5-speeds. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1990-1991-Po...28a82e&vxp=mtr

Its a drop-in replacement and is parallel flow. I see its $250 now.