Condenser recomendation (2 Viewers)

[Aracobuilt]

Hello folks,

First time posting!

My A/C recently stopped working and I found the condenser to be the culprit. I almost always use genuine replacement parts but this time around I'm debating whether to go aftermarket. Unfortunately the Denso condenser is no longer available and the original is around $350. I am thinking about ordering an aftermarket from Rockauto. Are there any brands that you recommend or any brands that I should stay away from. Any past experience would be helpful.

 

[shane431]

I’d recommend Toyota or Lexus if you’re fancy!

 

[excessive]

fitment is a crapshoot with those generic RockAuto Parts. It all depends on how long you plan to keep the truck

 

[Exiled]

I would spend the $350 and put in a new Denso.

 

[Aracobuilt]

Thanks for everyone's responses. I am leaning towards the original since I plan on keeping the rig for a while.

 

[vipergrhd]

There is a CSF unit and Nissens is also a good brand, Most aftermarket units have flaws and quality may not be as good as OEM.

 

[dbleon]

I just had a very reputable cruiser shop in Mesa Az put in a new condenser (and compressor and replaced a line).

They told me the condenser was the last one available in the country (OEM I suppose?). 05LX

On side note, the fitting to the line on the bottom of condenser is leaking oil and there’s bubble/ air boiling in the sight glass.

I assume I should take it back to the shop ?

 

[dbleon]

 

[Jack90210]

I just had a very reputable cruiser shop in Mesa Az put in a new condenser (and compressor and replaced a line).

They told me the condenser was the last one available in the country (OEM I suppose?). 05LX

On side note, the fitting to the line on the bottom of condenser is leaking oil and there’s bubble/ air boiling in the sight glass.

I assume I should take it back to the shop ?

Yes, I would.

 

[Aracobuilt]

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That is a bummer. I would definitely take it back.

 

[AARONTLC]

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I bet they didn't order an O ring and substituted one that looked "close".

 

[dbleon]

I dropped it off this morning .. he said it wasn’t leaking but replaced the o ring anyways ? Said it was residual from disconnecting . Idk.. I wiped it off really good and saw it puddle right under the fitting.

Maybe I’m being neurotic .. We’ll see how it does after this go round I keep an eye on it