arrocha87

i was on autozone.com looking for an a/c condenser and they have two of them? Whats the difference between a parallel flow type and and a serpentine type condenser? theres only a $10 difference in price so its not the money i just want to make sure i get the best one.

runyun972

iTrader: (7)

id go with the parallel flow. more efficient than the older serpentine design

internetautomar

iTrader: (30)

correct.
parallel flow is like your radiator.
it is fairly resistant to getting plugged (which I don't recall ever seeing happen on an A/C system)

arrocha87

thanks for the info guys. oh and my ac hasnt worked in like a yr. i should i get an o-ring kit because theyre going to be all dried right? or should i just do the vaccum and fill and wait to see if anything leaks?

arrocha87

? anybody? im trying to order these today?

internetautomar

iTrader: (30)

you should get new o'rings with the condenser.

arrocha87

thanks automar. so im just going to disconect the the lines one by one and change the o-ring and disconnect and replace the condenser? then just take it to a shop for a vaccum and fill service?

internetautomar

iTrader: (30)

pretty much.
I'm assuming that your system is totally empty right now

arrocha87

completely empty. u add freon and itll blow super cold but it has a huge leak in the condenser and in a couple of hours. nothing no psi

runyun972

iTrader: (7)

Just curious... where are you ordering yoru condensor from?
autozone?

If yes, I could get it cheaper for you
I'm local to you as well, just offering