Does anyone have a link to a manual on removing a condensor on XKR 1999 struggling to find any info?

 

Bonjour Froggy,

The procedure is in the workshop manual (and, I think, also JTIS). Both of these are available from the 'Stickies' section:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...00/#post157643
but I think you need 10 posts to be able to download.

They are typical manual descriptions that tell you what to undo/remove, but what they don't tell you is how awkward the access is. Most difficult is getting at the A/C lines on the rear of the compressor (the clamp bolts are 8mm). The manual process also includes releasing the high-pressure feed to the power steering pump. I managed without as I don't have a suitable crowsfoot, but clearance would definitely have been better with it out of the way.

Member Gus has a how-to on his site that will help. He rotated the compressor drive pulley upwards to drop it out, although it came out for me pulley down:
JagRepair.com - Jaguar Repair Information Resource

The transmission cooler lines run around the compressor, and there's a small 'M'-shaped clamp holding them against the block. Removing that clamp will allow you to move the 2 lines away from the compressor and gete easier access to its upper locating bolts.

Good luck!

 

Hi Michael
Thanks for that link but it is for the compressor not the condenser, I have the car booked into a local garage here in france next week so need to give him a heads up on the pitfalls of the job, but I appreciate the info
Take Care
Foster

 

Mmm. Might be better if I'd read the question properly

It may be possible to separate the condenser from the radiator while it's still in the car, but removing both it and the radiator together makes it easier in the long run.
Putting the bonnet in the service position makes access easier. See this thread from srpope80:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...2/#post2061971

RaceDiagnostics' thread shows how with pictures. Note his is a 4.2 so there are some detail differences:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...2/#post1713380

and a little more information here:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...5/#post1691701

It's another task that is more laborious than difficult due to the parts you need to remove. There is a plate on the RHS of the radiator assembly that the condenser plumbing passes through. It's held on by two bolts that are awkward to remove. IIRC i refitted it once I had the assembly back in situ.

Note also that you may need to bend the new condenser lines and bracket somewhat to get it to fit snugly back on the radiator: use the old one as a template.


I'd definitely rate the job easier than the compressor...

 

Hi Michael
Thanks very much for those links that will help me enormously explaining that in french, I don't intend to do this job myself!

Cheers
foster