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Should I replace radiator when ac condenser is bad?

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Old Nov 11, 2017 | 08:09 AM
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Should I replace radiator when ac condenser is bad?

My 2004 MC has a dented AC condenser. I'm planning on replacing it. I haven't removed it yet, but does it make sense to replace the radiator as well since they're cheap?

I was going to get these:

condenser condenser

radiator radiator

I'll have a local shop remove the freon.

What else do I need?
 
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Old Nov 11, 2017 | 11:04 AM
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I would not think you need to replace the radiator unless when remove the condenser there is dent in the radiator but then how big a dent?
 
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Old Nov 11, 2017 | 11:12 AM
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Ok I will remove the condenser to check out the condition of the radiator.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2017 | 11:23 AM
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