How to replace the AC Condenser on a Land Rover LR3 / S5-EP28
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- Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
- The AC Condenser of our 2006 Land Rover Discovery 3 broke after only 18 years of daily use. We show how to replace the condenser in detail.
We are not liable for any harm you do to your car, your engine, your surroundings or yourself. Use the information given in this video at your own risk.
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I dont comment often nor read comments, but hearing you guys get hate in the comments section…I just want to say you have one of the best car RUclips channels out there and I appreciate every minute you record and post. Thank you
Love watching you two xxxx
It's become very clear that uneducated / jealous ppl are the first to comment the channel is simply 2 people doing what they want how they want to the best of their abilities in their yard with their own knowledge and experience and making everything take double if not triple the time by filming it but you get a bunch of uneducated/jealous ppl judging bunch of brainless ppl
Another excellent video from you both 👏 👍 👌. I can't wait for next Sunday.
Surprised you got a bit of flack on the last video as I found it very intertaining and educational
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As a Englishman I find Christian & Vera's videos more interesting that watch England play football in Euro 2024
I cant wa n ck to English football either.❤❤
I don't understand how anyone can hate one of your videos? As you say they don't have to watch them!
Christian and Vera, you never run out of content or ideas, you channel is the most interesting Car Repair show on youtube. Regards from Perth West Australia.
Never running out of ideas because Land Rover always breaks to provide the content lol
Hey I'm from perf too
One of the best channels on RUclips. Delete the haters and keep going. Sending best wishes from Aberdeenshire Scotland. 🏴
Just down the road from me and totally agree with you 😊
@@simon-mouse8739 also from Aberdeenshire,great content for landy owners
@@alexandermorrison8431 it's a fantastic channel and Vera and Christian are just so funny.
It beats me why people say delete the haters. It's a comment which is good for the channel, who cares what they say,
@@memememe2674enlighten me how it is good for the channel?
Hi,
As a land rover specialists in Essex, England, people who.say you are running out of content have clearly never owned or worked on a land rover, there is always something that needs attention on these motors, never a quiet or dull day with a land rover
Keep the videos coming
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Do you want to lineborr my block😅
Your channel has got to be one of the best on RUclips. As someone who has spent nearly 40 years owning and driving Land Rovers I can appreciate your skill and technical approach to all your repairs . Delete the haters and keep doing what you are doing.... keeping older Land Rovers alive! All the best from Manchester, UK (Never driven a Toyota)
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I don’t imagine that I will ever have a Land Rover product, but I really appreciate your channel. And enjoy the humour especially. Thank you.
Me too
Love love love spending my Sunday mornings watching you guys and NOT wasting my time. Thank you.
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There are youtubers and desktop mechanics etc who will have no idea what work is and have no real understanding of the time and effort involved.
It is the exceptional standard of diagnoses and methodical fault finding (with German engineering solutions) that makes the videos so impressive.
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I own and rebuild 20year old cars (955 Cayenne, XC90, V70, Berlingo) to a similar level to Christian (except my gearshift gaitors are in better condition!) and have tried to film and edit content but have given up due to the time and energy it takes.
I think people forget that this content is free for us to watch and the filming/editing is huge and takes an age behind the scenes.
Your content and footage is appreciated.
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Vera and Christian ignore the haters, you both are gold. A truly inspirational couple.
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The compressor on my 1996 landcruiser recently started to get noisy so I had to replace it before shrapnel went through the system.
The 1st time I've had to spend money on a repair in 28 years and 300 000 km. I was quite shocked at the poor quality😢👍
Don't let negative comments bother you - some people hate their lives and want to spread their misery
The rest of us appreciate and respect what you do.
Very true, people hate Thier lives and thy want us to hate ours too which is not going to happen
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Even though I don't drive a Land Rover, I still learn a lot about car technology thanks to your videos. Thank you for the work, explanation, recording and elaboration in your videos!
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Don’t worry about the hate comments. Only the people who understand and love mechanics and engineering will appreciate. Your knowledge is appreciated
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As someone who works for a JLR specialist in the uk, you are bang on the money with your diagnosis and the oil issues with your videos. Bug love from England
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No hate from me, just love. Your crazy funny interesting videos are the highlight of my week. I quite often go back to some of your very early videos on a rainy day. Do what ever you like, it’s your channel and I will watch. 😁👍🇳🇿
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As you own several Landrovers, you will never run out of content. Please keep the videos coming, the previous video which summarised several months of hard work and German humour was also great.
Please buy Vera and L322 for her second back up car. She deserves it. Thanks for all you do on this channel.
YES!! Would be a the dream to see.
Thank you again for the excellent videos you put on. The people are only jealous of your skills and your wife.
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I don't have a Land Rover and never will but I love this channel.
We watch you and we don’t even have a Land Rover 😃 we just find you enjoyable 😘 love from Newcastle UK x
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Last weeks video was excellent, to have the full rebuild in one place was awesome. Well done and don’t listen to the haters.
Your channel is helping us keep our old Discovery3 (with original engine and gearbox) on the road. Don't stop doing what you do!
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I started watching these videos a while back now as I was going to be a technician at Land Rover but decided not to in the end but I always watch these new videos that come out, makes Sundays more enjoyable! Thanks Christian and Vera keep up the great work!
Always enjoy your content . I was a Ford mechanic here in Canada for many years.
I should add I lived in Soest Germany from 1965 to 68 when my father was posted there with the CDN army for NATO.
Not a mechanic, I drive an Opel Insignia and it's serviced by a local garage. Still like watching this channel.
Wife never fills the car. It's always empty when I use it.
As above, I love your videos and your humorous take on things. On top of that, your videos are very informative. The video on Vera’s car was great, I really enjoyed it. Keep doing what you’re doing, I’ll keep watching for as long as you do.
Christian and Vera, please don't pay attention on the haters and concentrate on the people like me who enjoy your humor an every video you make!! Regards from Holland, Rob
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Great video guys as always. I look forward to Sunday mornings and sitting in bed with my wife beside me having a lazy Sunday morning with a coffee and watching your latest video, my wife is usually doing something to do with her hobby but is listening to the video, she likes your humour as do I.
Have a great week and I'll see you next Sunday. 😊
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You're both part of Sunday mornings now for me, and I thought the edited highlights was a really good idea, and also really well executed. It made me think how is Vera's Disco 3 doing now, and as if by magic, here we are. Keep up the great work, you guys are awesome!! 👏
Despite seeing all the previous episodes I decided to watch your last weeks summary as I cannot go without my weekly Christian and Vera fix 😎👍 It worked! As even though I followed every previous episode, there were parts and interesting pieces that I didn’t remember. A good strategy and would be a good thing to do again as the opportunity arises as I think it would be a good way to gain new fans through a single (full story) episode. Best wishes and keep up the good work (from someone who lives less than 10kms from grumpy old man 😂😂😂)
Your work is first-class, humorous, entertaining and informative. Thank you both for a great and fun reference of excellent information on our beloved vehicles.
Thanks to Christian and Vera for fantastic entertainment, I look forward every Sunday to your new video whatever it is, I have learnt loads watching both of you..
Don’t let the haters bring you down. I’d love to see them do the work you do on the cars, film & edit the videos, have full time jobs and bring up a family. They couldn’t so they just have to be mean & nasty. All the best you two.
Ignore the keyboard warriors/desktop mechanics! You guys are honorary English people for the service you do for all LR owners. A constant help for me and my D3.
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No hate from me. I love Sunday mornings and the new LRT videos. Loved the compilation, brilliant. Keep it up .👌👌
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Some people need to get a life instead of posting hateful comments about two lovely people enjoying their landrovers. I love coming to this channel to see the cars and watch the interraction between Christian and Vera.
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Hard to believe that people complain about videos that cost them nothing. Keep up the good work, you're doing a wonderful job.
Thanks. Hope you are doing great in LA. Christian
I must say as a Landrover lover….. I continue to learn so much from your channel. Please don’t listen to any idiot out there who makes these stupid comments. It just shows they have no idea what they are talking about. I love your videos and I will always watch your videos. My family and I look forward to watching your videos every week. Love you guys ❤
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As a lifetime Land Rover owner, I love your videos. Currently own a 1967 Series 2a 109. Love to get a Disco 4.
Long time listener, first time caller... As a part-time (decidedly average) Land Rover RUclipsr myself, I completely appreciate the effort you must have gone to in order to produce that last recap video (even a 10 minute video takes me hours and hours to produce) - and while I started watching your last video thinking, "I'll just flick through this, I've seen it already" - I ended up watching the whole thing end-to-end and really enjoyed the recap. I just don't understand why anyone would give you grief over your free, and hard, work. It says more about them than it does about you. Keep up the good work, I look forward to your videos each week... And best of all, because of you both, my wife now believes me when I say, "We need a lathe"! 😃 Thanks for all your hard work and efforts, from New Zealand... Cheers, Steve
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Don’t worry about last week’s video, very watchable and informative.
Well put together too.
My favourite channel - Keep them coming.
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Hate comments? I have no Land Rover vehicle. Sorry, I own a Toyota, but you two are rather entertaining and I enjoy your videos. ❤
Thanks 👍
Loving your content Christian and Vera, 2 amazing people who entertain the world, speaking a second language no less.
I also enjoy seeing the boys, the iron work is amazing and the bike skills are awesome.
People can always click another video... jealousy is a powerful emotion.
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Anyone who thinks you might run out of content when you own 3 Land Rovers and do all your own maintenance is clearly crazy, and therefore not worth listening to!
Thanks for all the work you put into these videos. I only found your channel recently, and am loving it!
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"Grumpy old man" was spot on😂
You are a doctor for every LR
I live in England and definitely enjoy watching your videos. Guys, keep it up
I own a 2008 LR3 and I do all the work myself... well with your help, thank you. I got to go change front bearing and CV axle boot. If is wasn't for you giving me the knowledge and confidence I would not even try. Just remember some people really appreciate you guys.
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Hate comments are only posted by people who are jealous and spoiled by your awesome content every Sunday. Your channel is highly recommended to any land rover driver. For me you’re still number ONE.
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Good morning to you both, have a great Sunday.
Last week I replaced my lower wishbones front and rear without bridge. I also repaired the EPB including the cables, shoes and gears. Car approved. I was able to do the work because of, among other things, good content from you. I like German solidity. greetings from France.
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Back on schedule again, after your excellent extended compilation last week. Another great Sunday morning spent with you both
Dear Vera and Christian, thank you once again for this wonderful video. Christian, you’d be interested to know that here in south eastern Australia many places had frost and ice this morning. It’s not always 40*C.
Love your work. Just the ignore critics. Very best wishes to the both of you.
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I own a 2005 Discovery manual transmission with 232 000 miles on the clock - always very useful to watch the videos although I can’t fix things like Christian
You have one of the best.👍🙋♀️
Christian you're a lucky man. Most folks wives use the car and park it up empty of fuel for us to fill up when we need the car. They obviously think cars have an endless supply of fuel as it keeps topping itself up!
You are one of my favourite channels now. My dearly departed step father was originally from Berlin so I love hearing your accent.
You lucky that your CEO audits your work other wise there would be many more left off clips etc. it seems that most of your inadvertent slip ups happen when she is away.
Yes, but what she does not know does not concern her. Unless she finds bolts after we are done. 😱 Christian
Just ignore the nutters I love the content. Please keep them coming because my Sunday mornings wouldn’t be the same🤣🤣
You guys have a great channel , i don't even have a newer Disco and i watch every week .
Best wishes from Fife Scotland 🏴
Christian and Vera, you are the best in my view with specific and very helpful advice and content. Don’t stop what you’re doing one of the best LR3/Discovery 3 channels on the internet. I only wish you also had a 2005-2009 LR3 V8 for me in the US so I could learn more about my specific engine.
Absolutely LOVE your blogs - I watch everyone of them!
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I only started watching your channel after you finished this LR3. Went back and watched lots of videos on your channel, but not every single one of them. This long edited 1 part version was nice for me. Seen some things I wouldn't have otherwise.
I, and I am sure many others, are addicted to your and Vera's content, it is wonderful! Please don't take any notice of "soothsayers" you find them every where.... normally referred to as AH's......not Air hostesses!
As many have said, your channel is brilliant it does have great content and it’s always delivered with much humour plus the info you give is accurate and easy to follow.
Please ignore the negative and keep your channel going .
How can people possibly make hate comments about your content!
Last week the compilation was excellent and showed content that wasn’t in the individual episodes (as far as I can remember).
I always look forward to my Sunday morning indulgence - keep it coming please 🙏
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I am sorry for those negative comments. I do enjoy every video you post. Very informative and learning session. I appreciate you for sharing your knowledge and expertise in Land Rover cars. You and Vera are the best. Best of luck.
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Christian and Vera, don’t give credits to comments that don’t improve your channel!! The most important comments are the ones that can add or improve the channel, doesn’t matter if they are positive or negative!! Love to see your mix of personalities, Christian is very knowledgeable and likes to do everything within the conformance that the manual says, Vera adds the funny bit and the OMG it’s top!! Hope you keep posting good videos as you always do and I’m waiting for the Queen to be restored! Ehehhehe!! Greetings from Vanessa!! (PS: we received the stickers thank you!!) One of the best channels to subscribe!! 👏👏👏👏
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Love my Sundays having a coffee and watching your RUclips videos, I don’t even have a LR3 or 4, I have the disco sport, big 👍🏻 up from me guys…
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Thoroughly enjoyable content as usual. Such a breeze watching your videos. Really enjoyed the previous week video rebuild even with some repeat content but put together really well. Lot of hard work and effort gone into that and much appreciated. Keep up the good work.
From Peter in the UK.
Last week was very good. The oil filter with engine debris was so educational. I’m considering buying a D4 & I intend to remove the oil filter before I part with money.
Thanks for great content
Make sure you have a new one with you. We always recommend taking a new filter with you, they don‘t cost a lot. And a diagnostic tool of course.👍🙋♀️
I don’t own a Land Rover never owned one but every episode is just brilliant I learn so much about a car I don’t own but still I watch every single episode I can afford a discovery but I don’t personally know a Christian and Vera I can take it to when the dash lights up like a Christmas tree
Keep being you keep doing what you do and I will even watch if you just make toast and coffee best car channel full stop ❤❤
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I look forward to this every Sunday ❤
Just keep going , I love your content every Sunday .
Good morning from the UK loved last weeks video because there was some content i had missed in the re-build keep up the great work 👍
Hi Vera & Christian ..... some people are only happy when they're complaining .... I retired a couple of years ago and was a resident engineer at Gaydon working on the JLR MHEV system and yes I do have a Land Rover Defender 90 P300 and it actually looks like a Defender, white roof, blue body and nice white steel wheels with A/T tyres. So far no problems but to be fair I don't really travel that much anymore. I'm pretty sure my local LR service guys now watch your channel so, keep up the great content
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The Citroen C6 community brought me here, and I've watched some of your videos, in particular to the diesel V6 rebuild series. Your attention to details is impeccable.
There are a few points I would like to raise here, although I am not an A/C mechanic, but it is worthwhile to share so you can do even better job, or add value to your video
1) It is worthwhile to compare the number of fins (per inch) and tubes on both original and aftermarket condenser. The aftermarket product tends to cut cost and has worse heat rejection rate than OE/denso/other bigger brands. Although it is less likely to reach the limit of those inferior aftermarket condenser in Germany/Europe.
2) Not sure if you actually prime the o-ring and groove of A/C line connection with compressor oil or not. If not, applying dielectric grease or nylog(the best) on both item will prolong life longevity and make both less likely to leak.
3) Since the part's are not easy to access and install, it is worthwhile to invest a little bit and buy a take of dry nitrogen to sweep through the A/C line through the service ports, and vent it out to atmosphere pressure, so you will less likely to introduce moisture to the system.
4) You can cut open the receiver drier on the old condenser to see if there is any metal flakes inside the system. It is a good way to tell if the compressor is in good shape or not
Btw, I wonder if LR stated the required vacuum levels when pulling vacuum in the system? In some old General Motors service manual, they specify to pull vacuum until 700 microns, although most of the workshop doesn't have digital manifold to tell such vacuum depth.
Wish you all the best and keep making great videos as usual!
Thank you for these hints. Very good for future repairs. The AC of my RR will require attention soon I think. It is not as strong anymore. Christian
Well Vera and Christian, I didn't watch last weeks video offering because I had meticulously followed the process at the time you were doing the work. So I did skip it as I have many RUclips channel subs to get through. I certainly would never say you guys were running out of material. Having been a LandRover owner for a long time, I know there's always something to do and you provide fabulous content quality videos. So to your detractors, bah and humbug!
I really enjoyed this evenings offering and keen to see the repair/rebuild of another engine. Cheers.
Firstly, I wanted to say I dont get the hate you absolutely dont deserve it you have build one of the best knowledge basis on this cars/engines out there. Its very simple if you dont want to whatch something don't click on it.
Secondly back in 06 my dad got a new discovery 3 tdv6 same colour as veras 9 months later he traded it in for a used P38 Range Rover everyone thought he was mad but nearly 20 years later whatching your videos I see he made the ring choice 😂
You Vera and Christian are top of what i love to watch on RUclips , keep up the good work .
Family illness / crisis get attended before trying to satisfy other , grumbling / moaning people
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Don’t listen to the haters on RUclips! I love your content and watch religiously every week. Great fun to watch and also demystifies looking after my Discovery :-)
Hey you two...never a waste of time, always fun & informative...and I don't even own a Land Rover!
You guys are the best professional mechanics on RUclips
Another first class video guys, ignore the haters.. you are the best LR channel on RUclips!! Keep up the great work 👍👍❤️
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BIG thumbs up from Lebanon Indiana US. Look forward to every Sunday breath of fresh air from Germany! Terrified of owning a Land Rover and all the supposed problems, I own a 328 manual coupe and it has had some expensive repairs and can imagine what a Land Rover is like but totally enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work and ignore the fools of this world of which we seem to have plenty. Click,click!
I replaced my ac condenser last summer, excellent video @lrtime ❤
I don't understand the haters, you guys are wonderful.
I also had the same o ring problem, used the lr ones again and still blowing ice cold.
I can't understand people leaving hate comments on the compilation video 🤷♂️
I watched all the individual videos and enjoyed every minute of the compilation - I don't even own a Land Rover and your videos have taught me so much 👍
Thank you both so much for all the time and effort you put into your channel. Yours is one of only two car related channels that I will never miss an episode of.
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My theory is if you haven't got anything nice or helpful to write then write nothing. How anyone can be negative about the videos you guys put out beats me. Its a unique combination of detailed engineering, attention to detail, near- British humour and banter that is hilarious.
Just keep going guys!
Thank you, that is how we also interact with other RUclipsrs. 👌🙏🙋♀️
I enjoyed the Disco 3 summary videos, and I appreciate the hard work !
Always enjoy you two repairing your Land Rovers,and your jokes,when things do not go as planned.
I cant stand it when people hate on channels - especially ones that I enjoy. It is the easiest thing to post negative comments when they dont do anything themselves. this channel has given me confidence to work on my own LR3, with your accessible and good humoured content. Keep it going, guys. Love your channel. My regular Sunday activity with my morning cup of tea.
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Eure "neue" Variante zu erklären finde ich sehr gut. Auch kleine Fehler zu zeigen ist toll und das so schön ruhig erzählt macht beim zuschauen sehr viel Spaß. 😊 Weiter so 🫶
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I must confess,I didn't watch your last video but I would never post bad comments.
When you replaced the condenser on Vera's discovery in the video you said it was under vacuum which is unusual, normally it would have a standing charge of nitrogen and a bit of 134a.
As for the O rings,car manufacturers have a habit of fitting odd ball sizes which you can only get from them.how do I know this,my Skoda fabia had a leak on the liquid line and the O ring in the snap connector was worn.bought a green O ring kit off Amazon and not a single O ring was the correct size.ended up buying the service kit for the connector which was over 100 euros just to get the O ring.
Keep the videos coming as they are very entertaining.
You guys are fantastic!
I look forward to Sunday, and I don’t even own a Landrover. Ignore the haters and continue being you.
I watched all of it again you learn stuff about your own Land Rover and it gives you a bit of confidence to do it yourself it’s a learning channel!!
You are Both Brilliant at what you do please don’t let those that leave negative comments spoil all the fun and great content that we all enjoy
Every time LR time posts a video is a treat ,haters need to watch something else ,,, people need to respect the fact that Christian & Vera take their time to produce great content,,we don't own them we are their guests on Sundays 😊
If i ever buy a discovery it will be because of your videos, i now know what to look for when looking at a potential purchase. keep going my friend. Best wishes to Vera.
An awesome channel and brilliant content Christian & Vera. I love all your videos and limitless engineering. I don't own a landrover and never have, but I support the channel as it's covering many aspects of vehicle maintenance regardless of the brand or model
Lieber Christian und liebe Vera,
Ich habe mir die Zusammenstellung der letzten Woche komplett angesehen und bemerkt, dass ich einiges davon schon vorher gesehen hatte. Das hat mich jedoch überhaupt nicht gestört. Ich schätze eure Mühe, das für uns zusammenzustellen.
Vergesst die Hasskommentare. Manche Menschen sind einfach schlecht erzogen und wissen nicht, wie sie sich benehmen sollen. Liebt sie einfach über ihre Fähigkeit zu hassen hinaus.
Ich liebe was ihr tut.
Francois