floater Posted May 28, 2005 Share Posted May 28, 2005 I have a 96 Outback. I need to replace the condenser and probably will replace the receiver dryer as well. Has anyone used aftermarket parts for this or is it best to buy original parts from Subaru? Where did you get the parts? I am going to need to replace the seals as well when I do the job and want make sure I get the right parts. Im not sure of the quality of the aftermarket stuff..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik litchy Posted May 28, 2005 Share Posted May 28, 2005 ive done many installs and dont see a reason why to stick with oem. aftermarket condensors in some cases are the same supplier subaru uses, or often an improved design. seals, i have had failures in both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnuman Posted May 29, 2005 Share Posted May 29, 2005 if you replace the condensor, you will need to replace the reciver/dryer. Replace the reciver/dryer in the parking lot of the AC place that you are using to evacuate the system (or do you have your own vacuum pump?), and have them evacuate the system immediately after. The Reciver/Dryer is little more than a can od desicant, and the moisture in the air will kill it. Once you break the lines to the condensor, you will have air in the system. This is not good. Te Reciver/Dryer can take a little air, but not a lot. If your system is open for any extended time, the part will be dead. It is used to trap moisture which causes corrosion inside the system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik litchy Posted May 29, 2005 Share Posted May 29, 2005 usually a decent vacuum pump can boil off any moisture in the system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floater Posted May 29, 2005 Author Share Posted May 29, 2005 thanks for the info from everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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