I'm seriously struggling to separate the condenser from the pipes, which seem welded stuck. I'm ok to sacrifice the bottom one as I'm changing the receiver it is connected to, but I cannot cut the top one. Is there any tool or technique that could help? I'm not keen on blow torching it and I've been soaking them in penetrating fluid.
Talking of the receiver, how on earth did Saab decide it was wise to mount it on the side of the radiator, trapped against the frame? I got the top screw off so far but the bottom one is going to be painful - ditto fitting them back.
Anyway, any help would be appreciated because I cannot find anything similar to what I am experiencing.
2006 9-3 TiD - a/c condenser and receiver dryer
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