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Thats to replace the condensor, replace receiver/drier, fit expansion values (5 min), recharge the system.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I need to have the air con condenser behind the front bumper replaced in order to get my air con working again. How much labour time should a good mechanic be spending? Have had a quote for 3 hours - that seems a lot given the relatively simple task involved. The car is a 996 C4S. Thanks

POST 2Original post

Porsche book times are: Remove & refit front PU (C4S) - 1.1 hours Remove & Refit condenser rads - 0.5 hours per side Drain & recharge system - 1.0 hour

POST 3Original post

Not quite the same, but i`m getting the air con converted to R134a on my air cooled this weekend and it will take 2.5hrs. Thats to replace the condensor, replace receiver/drier, fit expansion values (5 min), recharge the system. So 3 hours doesn`t sound completely unreasonable. Mine is costing £440 all up, so even after taking off the cost of the expansion value (£30), and a new Ballast Resistor (£35) it would be down to £375 and your parts are cheaper than mine. Done a costing based on prices at Design911 below for you. Cost wise id` say your`ll be looking at around. - £160 for a new condensor OEM (Behr/Hella) Porsche are about another £100 - receiver/driver £35 - Labour and gas for recharge circa £100 I`d say it would come to around £300-£320 including VAT.

POST 4Original post

There are two condensors on a 996. One in each front corner. Always worth replacing them both whilst you are at it ( unless one is already new)

POST 5Original post

+1 For that. Worth having a look at the other side while you're in there.

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