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SpikeUK

Member Since: 22 Jun 2009
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 33

New condenser in RRS 2006

I am renewing the air con condenser in my RRS 2006 HSE. The old condenser was completely perished, there was no gas in it.

I can't seem to find a new condenser that's the same as the old one. The old one still had the part number sticker on it, the part being JRB500130.

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The important detail that's the subject of this post is the two pipes that leave the condenser, bend around a 90 degree bend, and have the block where the vehicle's two pipes attach and continue on. The old condenser has the two pipes directly one above the other as they go around the bend so that looking from above, the smaller lower pipe can't be seen as it is directly below the larger upper pipe.

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On the new condensers I've had, the smaller lower pipe cuts the corner instead of following the bend, which means the lower pipe interferes with the corner of the radiator.

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I've had 3 condensers from 3 suppliers, and they all have the same problem. I fitted one, the photo shows how the lower pipe presses up hard against the corner of the radiator, which is not satisfactory.

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Has anyone else had this problem? Everything is as from factory. I don't understand why they're making the lower pipe with the corner cut, I can't see the advantage. It's certainly wasted a lot of my time and a lot of unnecessary postage.

How can I get a condenser that fits properly? Thanks.

PS. I give the suppliers the car's VIN number as well as the Reg number.

Sun Aug 03 2025 5:44pm

Andy K

Member Since: 18 Sep 2015
Location: GL
Posts: 5115

2005 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Rimini Red

Have you looked at a Nissans condenser ?

https://ebay.us/m/KBggv5

Sun Aug 03 2025 7:45pm

SpikeUK

Member Since: 22 Jun 2009
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 33

Thanks, I've sent him a message asking him what the pipes are like.

Sun Aug 03 2025 8:17pm

gogsy1956

Member Since: 15 Jun 2013
Location: Tyne and Wear
Posts: 958

2010 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Bali Blue

What engine do you have ?,,, as there are 3 or so different part numbers. The only one I see with a JRB # is for the 4.2 / 4.4,,,, but that is JRB500140. All others appear to have a LR0 #.
I did change my condenser a little while ago using a Nissens unit which fitted with no problem. 2010 RRS, TDV8
bali Blue / colour coded
side steps / flappy paddles
black perforated leather
22" overfinch
heated everything, TV,fridge ...... now with gold calipers and mud flaps !( black mud flaps that is) !!
Many years ago,,,,, 1955 series 1 landie , sometimes wish I had kept it

Sun Aug 03 2025 9:02pm

SpikeUK

Member Since: 22 Jun 2009
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 33

It's a 2.7, I forgot to put that in the 1st post.

I was going on the part number on the old condenser, it's a bit weird if that is wrong.

I think I'll try that one on ebay.

Mon Aug 04 2025 11:56am

gogsy1956

Member Since: 15 Jun 2013
Location: Tyne and Wear
Posts: 958

Part number for the 2.7 is LR018403 , try using that in your search,,, advanced factors have them at about £100,, few more options on ebay 2010 RRS, TDV8
bali Blue / colour coded
side steps / flappy paddles
black perforated leather
22" overfinch
heated everything, TV,fridge ...... now with gold calipers and mud flaps !( black mud flaps that is) !!
Many years ago,,,,, 1955 series 1 landie , sometimes wish I had kept it

Mon Aug 04 2025 7:52pm

rrbrm6

Member Since: 14 Jul 2023
Location: Angus
Posts: 3

2013 Range Rover Sport SDV6 HSE Firenze Red

According to Jaguar Land Rover Classic parts lists - https://parts.jaguarlandroverclassic.com/
JRB500040 superseded by LR018403 is for Discovery 3 and JRB500130 is for RRS 2005to 2009.

Mon Aug 04 2025 8:55pm

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