HELP! Denso AC Condenser Part 477-0154. Im restoring my 86 FJ60. Whats everyone using as a new replacement since its Discontinued?

[Gippster]

He said “Inshallah”

It felt appropriate.

Interesting! After being hacked it has someone like me nervous, Still dealing with the crap. I know of there they seem to keep those rigs on the road even from hell and back. Whats the cooler classic aftermarket part? The lines?

Here you go: 1981-1987 Toyota Land Cruiser HJ BJ Wagon PowerFlow condenser AC9453PF | Cooler Classics - https://www.coolerclassics.com/product-page/1981-1987-toyota-land-cruiser-hj-bj-wagon-powerflow-condenser-ac9453pf

 

[Gippster]

Update: I should have it by the 19th.

 

[jclark]

Update: I should have it by the 19th.

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Interesting tracking. Unless it went SanaaOmanUAE, Sharjah is the Emirate with a massive industrial city, that may or may not be a spot where a lot of UAE parts originate. OEM and Taiwanese.

 

[Gippster]

Oops, wrong one, that’s for my oil filter cans.

Here’s the condenser with the correct route because you’re a geography nerd and I adore your attention to details. Anyway, still on the way.

 

[jclark]

Oops, wrong one, that’s for my oil filter cans.

Here’s the condenser with the correct route because you’re a geography nerd and I adore your attention to details. Anyway, still on the way.

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It was juicier when the story was Houthi’s smuggling Yota parts into the Emirates.

 

[Gippster]

It was juicier when the story was Houthi’s smuggling Yota parts into the Emirates.

I'm not trying to start a war, yo.

 

[Gippster]

Since we’re all flexing with our spare part pictures, here’s mine with 10 oil filter cans and a new A/C condenser. They’re legit.

Ya Allah!

 

[tmxmotorsports]

Since we’re all flexing with our spare part pictures, here’s mine with 10 oil filter cans and a new A/C condenser. They’re legit.

Ya Allah!

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I wasn't flexing

 

[Gippster]

Can I flex for the two of us, tho? Of course, I am/was kidding.

 

[78Mustard]

Yup, you don't have to do OEM. I have the Cooler Classics aftermarket part at half the cost; it works well enough, so unless you're a purist with disposable income, you can make it work using other means. I'm also convinced that you can use other parallel flows with some custom fittings to make it work. It seems possible, though beyond my expertise. I, however, have decided that my rig gets OEM-only parts because I'm trying to get it to a near-restored state, so this makes sense, though there is some risk.

OK, so Binmahmoodstores:

1. They're in Yemen, you have to accept the risk that your money may be lost. Not legal advice, but it seems these purchases will not paint a target on your backs in terms of buying from a country that's considered an enemy state. At least based on my quick research.
2. The ordering process is either through Instagram or WhatsApp, with no website.
3. They're responsive. They asked for my info, printed it all, and then took a picture of the item with that info, so it shows they're at least willing to go that far. View attachment 3964211
4. Total cost $790, go on eBay, someone is selling a POS that's half bent for $800.
5. Again, there is a risk of never seeing your item if it gets damaged, lost, or money walks, tho the last one seems kinda not likely on the count of their reputation through spoken words.
6. I've seen posts here of others buying from them, and the mechanic shop I worked with also endorsed them, good enough for me to proceed.
7. Shipping: Yemen, Sana'a to Oman, Salalah by land, it takes 6 days. When the shipment arrives in Oman, Salalah, it is shipped via DHL, and we need another 6 days for it to be in your hands.
8. Only forms of payment: Western Union or MoneyGram, again, because of the Geopolitical scene.

I've wired the money, once they collect, they'll ship, and I may or may not post an update in a week or two, Inshallah.

@Gippster did the Cooler Classics bolt up directly to the OEM brackets and lines or did there have to be any modifications? This is in regards to an '84 FJ60.

Thanks in advance

 

[Gippster]

@Gippster did the Cooler Classics bolt up directly to the OEM brackets and lines or did there have to be any modifications? This is in regards to an '84 FJ60.

Thanks in advance

They say it's a direct bolt-on, but it didn't fit as well as I initially thought. Brackets on the sides had to be moved and inverted so that the condenser cleared the top core support brace—no modifications to the rig.