Hole in my condensor/radiator

iceman21_23 · 05-04-2011, 02:40 PM

best bet is to go through insurance...

11Thumper · 05-04-2011, 02:54 PM

Courtesy Nissan (online) sells a new radiator for about $750 plus shipping. If you have a hole that means you've already released AC chemicals into the atmosphere, so you're probably ok just removing everything yourself.

$750 for a radiator, $20 for engine coolant, $40 for AC chemicals, $7 for a 6-pack of beer and an afternoon of fun is all you really need.

Knock this puppy out on your own. It's easy too!

Trips · 05-04-2011, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 11Thumper

Courtesy Nissan (online) sells a new radiator for about $750 plus shipping. If you have a hole that means you've already released AC chemicals into the atmosphere, so you're probably ok just removing everything yourself.

$750 for a radiator, $20 for engine coolant, $40 for AC chemicals, $7 for a 6-pack of beer and an afternoon of fun is all you really need.

Knock this puppy out on your own. It's easy too!

tommyguns · 05-04-2011, 03:22 PM

[QUOTE=11Thumper;1090033]Courtesy Nissan (online) sells a new radiator for about $750 plus shipping. If you have a hole that means you've already released AC chemicals into the atmosphere, so you're probably ok just removing everything yourself.

$750 for a radiator, $20 for engine coolant, $40 for AC chemicals, $7 for a 6-pack of beer and an afternoon of fun is all you really need.

Knock this puppy out on your own. It's easy too!

It's not that easy. The system must be evacuated using an evacuation pump that also has an inline drier on it to remove any moister that may now be in the system due to the fact that it is now open to the atmosphere. You can do the replacing of the radiator but as far as the evacuating and charging of the system, I would take it to a professional. You don't want to over charge and blow the compressor. JMO

11Thumper · 05-04-2011, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by tommyguns

It's not that easy. The system must be evacuated using an evacuation pump that also has an inline drier on it to remove any moister that may now be in the system due to the fact that it is now open to the atmosphere. You can do the replacing of the radiator but as far as the evacuating and charging of the system, I would take it to a professional. You don't want to over charge and blow the compressor. JMO

It's easy not to overcharge. Get a gauge to use while filling it up. The chemicals all come in the same can to my knowedge. Still, if it's best for the car he can do the labor and pay the $100 or so to have the dealer charge the system. The point was he can do a lot of it himself.

Or...roll down the windows and it's free!

kenchan · 05-04-2011, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by iceman21_23

best bet is to go through insurance...

+1 yep, unless you have the time, tools, and experience, just take it up to you insurance, and have them send you a check later. all you'll probably need to do is make one phonecall to the adjuster send him the quote and pictures (if any) and walla.

you pay for the repair, get a check in the mail.

11Thumper · 05-04-2011, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

+1 yep, unless you have the time, tools, and experience, just take it up to you insurance, and have them send you a check later. all you'll probably need to do is make one phonecall to the adjuster send him the quote and pictures (if any) and walla.

you pay for the repair, get a check in the mail.

I've never considered this in the past. Does it work for rock chips in the bumper and hood too? My S2000 wants some new nail polish.

MelloYello · 05-01-2012, 06:29 PM

I just had this same exact thing happen to me last week. Turn on A/C, no cold air. Went to the dealer. I'm 1 month still within 36 month/36k warranty. They tell me a rock put a hole in the condenser and it'll be $1400 to fix. Sounds reasonable I suppose, but I'm concerned that they may be guessing and it may really be something else faulty. Then after they get me for $1400 for a new condenser (that may or may not have been the problem), it'll be something else.

Has anyone else had this happen (or something like it) and successfully filed an insurance claim for the repair? OP, what was the outcome of your situation? Did a new condenser fix the problem? Did insurance cover it? Suggestions, anyone?

05-04-2011, 03:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
tommyguns Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Age: 66 Posts: 914 Drives: 370Z/Sport/Black/MT Rep Power: 18	[QUOTE=11Thumper;1090033]Courtesy Nissan (online) sells a new radiator for about $750 plus shipping. If you have a hole that means you've already released AC chemicals into the atmosphere, so you're probably ok just removing everything yourself. $750 for a radiator, $20 for engine coolant, $40 for AC chemicals, $7 for a 6-pack of beer and an afternoon of fun is all you really need. Knock this puppy out on your own. It's easy too! It's not that easy. The system must be evacuated using an evacuation pump that also has an inline drier on it to remove any moister that may now be in the system due to the fact that it is now open to the atmosphere. You can do the replacing of the radiator but as far as the evacuating and charging of the system, I would take it to a professional. You don't want to over charge and blow the compressor. JMO __________________ 09 Sport / MB / 6sd / Nismo"R" Intake / Eibach Pro Kit / Z1 25 row cooler / JWT LW FW / New Short Block 3/11/11 /H&R 15fr 20rr/DBA 4000/FI CB with 12"res./Morel/JL/"Division"mod/SPC/EcuTek/M370/ZEX C SHOT/ART's/NRG

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05-04-2011, 02:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
iceman21_23 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: league city, tx Posts: 757 Drives: 09' Solid Red 370z Rep Power: 19	best bet is to go through insurance...

05-04-2011, 02:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
11Thumper Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 754 Drives: '11 370Z, '01 S2k Rep Power: 19	Courtesy Nissan (online) sells a new radiator for about $750 plus shipping. If you have a hole that means you've already released AC chemicals into the atmosphere, so you're probably ok just removing everything yourself. $750 for a radiator, $20 for engine coolant, $40 for AC chemicals, $7 for a 6-pack of beer and an afternoon of fun is all you really need. Knock this puppy out on your own. It's easy too!

05-01-2012, 06:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
MelloYello Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 23 Drives: 09 370Z CY M6 Rep Power: 16	I just had this same exact thing happen to me last week. Turn on A/C, no cold air. Went to the dealer. I'm 1 month still within 36 month/36k warranty. They tell me a rock put a hole in the condenser and it'll be $1400 to fix. Sounds reasonable I suppose, but I'm concerned that they may be guessing and it may really be something else faulty. Then after they get me for $1400 for a new condenser (that may or may not have been the problem), it'll be something else. Has anyone else had this happen (or something like it) and successfully filed an insurance claim for the repair? OP, what was the outcome of your situation? Did a new condenser fix the problem? Did insurance cover it? Suggestions, anyone?