is it safe to buy these used? also are these needed for the car to run or are they just for the A/C?

 

Shouldn't be a problem. The old tube & fin style condensers on our car are easily flushable. They're only needed if you want to run A/C.

 

thank you

 

just ordered mine from thirdgen ranch, anything you guys would suggest i do before i install it?

 

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Are you doing all the work yourself or taking to a shop? If you are doing all the work, you should always flush a used condensor core off of the vehicle using A/C flush chemicals. Always follow the direction with the chemicals since different ones require different procedures. Then make sure you evacuate all flush solvent, then let dry in a clean area. Then install, making sure your fittings are clean and free of any debris. Use new o-rings on anything on your A/C system that has been distrurbed. Lube new orings before final assemly with PAG oil rated for your system (depending on if you are using R12 or 134A).
Then are you charging the system yourself?? You first have to pull a complete vacuum on the system. I like to let it sit with a vacuum pulled, machine off, for about 30-60 minutes and see if it changes. If there is a change, it is an indication of a leak. If you suspect a leak, you can charge with a small amount and user a sniffer to detect or inject die and use a UV light.
Once you are satisfied that there are no leaks, do full charge and run a performance test. Thats the basic way way/explanation.
I am guessing you do not have to equipment or experience to do a full A/C service. So instead, when you take the vehicle into the shop to have them charge it, have them run a leak test as well. Let them know you replaced the condensor with a used unit and anything else on the system you might have done, it will cut their diagnoses time in half should there be any problems with your system.

 

ill be installing the condenser myself this summer, but ill prolly have a shop charge it and run all the test on it,... one my question how would i go about storing this till summer? i heard that if you get water in the system that when i go to install it in the summer it would be hard to get all this water out so how would i go about storing this for a few months