My (UK) XK8 1998 convertible (VIN ...025222) needs a new condenser. Some suppliers are offering part MJA7390AB for early cars but then add a caveat that you may need to change pipes as well. Can anyone shed some light on this?
Thx

 

I've got one of these in a box, ready to fit, but I must confess I've not compared it to the original: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/115806701822

I'll try and find time to have a look tomorrow.

 

Nissens part # 94798 (linked in bladerunner's post above) is the condenser for the earlier cars, and is the one I fitted. I didn't need to change any pipes.

Do check the replacement carefully against the one you take out:- the connector pipes on the replacements needed some juggling to get them to mate up, I had to grind off the ends of the clamp bolts and, IIRC, the lower locating tabs required some bending. That's the world of pattern parts, I'm afraid.

A couple of links to threads by RaceDiagnostics that may help:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...5/#post1691701

and:- (although the pictures have now gone)
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...2/#post1713380