was cleaning radiator ... and it broke, what to do??? I have work in 8 hours! help!

[fedekz986]

Hey guys,

I was cleaning my radiators out, following the youtube video . . . when I went to separate the AC radiator from the engine radiator, the tab that holds it on bent, and compressed air has been coming out for like 5 minutes now ...

The little metal tab that pokes out of the front radiator


What is the function of that front radiator (ive read its the AC radiator, I guess it keeps the AC cold??)?

I'm guessing I'll have to replace that front radiator ... is that the only part that I'll need to replace? and will it be a plug and play - hook it up and I'll be ready to go? Like do I need to bleed the system of anything, re-do my coolant or any of that crap?

And finally, where can I get this part other than Porsche? Is it something generic that autozone, or advance auto parts would carry?


On the bright side, I cleaned a ton of crap off of the drivers side and didn't break the tab

[insite]

that is your AC condenser. you can drive the car without it, but don't run the AC. you will need to replace it & have the system re-charged.

i have a good condenser you can have for $60+shipping; i can send it out today. PM me if you want it.

[seventythree]

You got my response on Pelican already.
Just want to say that's one heck of deal offered by insite. Cheap fix for an expensive mistake!

[Jaxonalden]

You do have another avenue...call any local radiator repair/air conditioning service center and ask if they can weld aluminum. It’s a simple fix and then just have the AC system recharged. Same holds true for radiator repairs. With luck you’ll have the crack repaired and recharged in the same shop.

[insite]

condensers looks anodized to me. poisonous to weld; shops aren't supposed do do it....but some do.

[Burg Boxster]

Wow! Heck of an offer by insite which you should definitely take him up on. The left condenser on my 997 went recently and it was a $950 repair job ..... but all was covered by my Porsche warranty . Recharge will cost some but shouldn't be too much.

Good luck