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(Message started by: Mummra on Jan 23^rd, 2006, 8:15pm)

Title: I need a bit of advice please.
Post by Mummra on Jan 23^rd, 2006, 8:15pm

Hi I recently bent the front of my Scorpio and because I love it so I don't want to loose it. I have picked up a cheep vehicle to use as a donor car and whilst I can change the front bumper and bonnet myself I wondered how feasable it is to swap panels as they appear to be welded on, and would it be pricey?

The model of mine is a 96 2.3 16v manual and my donor is a 95 2.9 12v Auto, both are estates. I know that I cannot use the radiator from the donor, (which is a shame as it is almost new) but what about the A/C is that the same, as my rad got damaged and the pipes split. If it is the same is it possible to do it myself or do I need an expert?

If anybody can help I would be very gratefull.

Title: Re: I need a bit of advice please.
Post by Snoopy on Jan 24^th, 2006, 7:57am

You definitely need expert help to change the heat exchanger for the Air conditioning.

It is an offence to allow it to discharge to the atmosphere with a very heavy fine if caught.

But they are iterchangeable. There are plenty of Mobile A/C people who will attend and empty it for you. Have a look in yellow pages. they then return and refill your new system and check for leaks .

Title: Re: I need a bit of advice please.
Post by Mummra on Jan 24^th, 2006, 8:12am

Thats great thanks, I thought I might have to get somebody to do it, but thought I'd double check.

Does the radiator need to be removed to swap the A/C, or can it be removed and re-fitted with it in place?

Title: Re: I need a bit of advice please.
Post by Snoopy on Jan 24^th, 2006, 5:53pm

Here is the radiator changing info .....http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/radiator.htm