Hi Tom;

Thanks for the reply. I appreciate your points and will consider.

I might have a leaking condenser although the pressure test did not indicate any leakdown. I think that I might redo the pressure test and look at all the fittings much more closely.

If I have to replace the condenser then I may as well install the parallel flow condenser. My understanding is that the increased cooling area of the PFC offsets the reduced capacity of the R134a to absorb heat. However, I'm not sure of the part number (is there an OEM replacement?) and the fitting (mounting holes, hose connections, etc).

I wasn't planning to do this immediately. I am hoping to economize by collecting the appropriate parts as they became available on-line (Ebay, Craigslist, etc) or at the wreckers.

Thanks,
Paul