I decided to take out my radiator and AC condenser to get to the Timing chain cover. I knew I had some bent fins where I had hit something (limb I'm assuming), but it wasn't until I had them out, that I realized they are actually bent in their entirety as well.

I haven't had any cooling issues (that I'm aware of). Should I replace them or put the old ones back in?

 

Every shop i have talked to say $800 or more to replace the condenser. That includes recharging it. My condenser has a pinhole leak that cant be patched and everyone I have talked to has said to change out the drier when you change out the condenser because exposing it to air (moisture) will make it go bad. Junk yards want $225 for a used condenser and so does the dealership for the new one. A forum sponsor called Tasca sells discount factory parts. They quoted me a little over $300 for all the parts needed (condenser, seals, drier). Then I would have to get the Freon charged(I assume around $100). It doesn't look like the condenser will just slip out after unbolted either but all the connections look simple. It seems like its going to be a PITA but its starting to warm up here and I cant use my AC...

I would say if they work then leave them. It also looks like you have a 3.8 so I'm not sure if the prices and labor would be the same. If your removing the radiator at the same time it might make the process a lot easier though.

If you decide to replace the condenser update in this thread. I could barely find any info on anyone replacing one in a JK and with it being right behind the grill I'm sure others have had to replace theirs as well.

 

Yikes! That sounds very high!! THe condenser on the 3.8 only has 4 bolts that hold it onto the radiator. The radiator itself only has 2 bolts and a handful of plastic shroud clips. It's pretty easy to take out. I guess I'll throw it back in there and see how it goes.


Thanks for the info!

 

wow, I am surprised that both the radiator and condenser aren't leaking. I went on Rock auto.com, $85 for a new condenser for a '15 Wrangler, pretty cheap, if it were me I'd replace them both.