I have a 1996 XJS with the AJ16 engine.

I broke the flare end that connects to the drier...opposite the side of the compressor, aka, the drivers side.

I believe that side is integrated into the condenser?

Am I looking at a new condenser, or is there another way out of this? The large nut needs something to grab on to, while threading on to the drier. With that flare busted off of a very malleable aluminum 1/4" looking pipe...do I have an easy out, or should I just bite the bullet and replace the condenser?

EDIT: Not really a flare, its more of some kind of ring stop that allows the not to compress the pipe into the drier with the o-ring completing the seal....I'm gonna need a new condenser, aren't I? dammit.

 

Bugga.

I reckon you be right.

Down here, working on the A/C is forbidden, unless you are licensed, and those guys can usually repair anything. My guy works mainly on earthmoving toys, and is a bloody wizard.

 

Vee,

Sorry to hear of your problem. That's a pain.

One of the difficulties, as you'll already know, is that the distance is fairly critical. So if you've broken off the flare end, then you can't just flare the remaining pipe stub.

With a new condenser not being cheap, I would still be tempted to try and get it repaired. If you remove the condenser, I would expect that you could get a hydraulic fitters to add a short length of pipe with a suitable flare and original nut, affixed to the broken end, perhaps by them cutting it back a bit further. I don't think it would be that difficult for them to do. I'd certainly give it a try.

Good luck

Paul

 

Found a condenser for $150. Didn't sound like I was gonna get out of this any cheaper...

I learned my lesson. Cranking down on this connection isn't required, and does more harm than good.

 

New should be less than $150: https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...178940&jsn=460

 

Now add shipping my good man.

I found someone selling their new old stock Jaguar branded condenser for $150 + $20 shipping, so I jumped on that one.