Wrecked my 986

[Randywhatson]

So my daughter hit that yellow curb at the gas station with the bumper. Hissing sound and dripping something that is not coolant. Brake fluid? Any ideas on how to fix? I'm taking the bumper off now

[Marc_986]

If it isn't coolant, likely it is AC gas / oil stuff.

Doesn't sound like wrecked though, damaged I guess?

[Randywhatson]

Originally Posted by Marc_986

If it isn't coolant, likely it is AC gas / oil stuff.

Doesn't sound like wrecked though, damaged I guess?

I'm being a bit dramatic. But yeah... damaged. Is replacing the passenger side radiator difficult? Expensive? Any good videos on how to fix? Where can I buy new parts?

[pilot4fn]

'Hissing' sound could well be A/C leak. Both front corners of the car has A/C evaporator radiators at the front of the actual coolant radiators.
If the A/C is leaking, the fluid you'll see should be green color and oily.

[997_986]

A/C condensator is not expensive and easy to fix, but you need equipment to evacuate and refill the system (R134a + oil) and add the lost PAG-oil.
I would recommend exchanging the condenser by yourself and bring it to a reputable shop to do the rest. Inform them about what you did to make them calculate and top up the oil.
Use that chance to give the condensors and radiators a good clean and put some mesh to your openings in the bumber.

Edit: PAG 46