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air con re gassing
Moneypit:
Took mine to an independant Aircon Specialist, after taking it to a garage to get regassed first and then told I had a leak.
He was able to confirm that I did have a leak, tighten the bits that should be tightened and then put some UV dye in the system to find it.
He then told me the part that needed to be replaced, I sourced it and he fitted and regassed.
Aircon now working.
Cost for a regas was £50.
He warned about the Halfords kit as it might not put the correct amount of oil in the system, I haven't looked at it so can't comment.
Quite a lot of garages around me were offering Aircon Health checks for £30 so that could be an option if you think you have a leak.
V8MoneyPit:
I understand that the system seals 'dry out' when not used in the winter. Proper re-gasing will include a full system purge, then refill with coolant and a seal oil to revitalise the seals.
The cheap DIY ones simply pump more coolant gas into the system. A false economy if you ask me.
The best way to make your air con last longer is to never switch it off. The cost of extra fuel used in running it through the winter is far less than the extra servicing it needs when the seals harden and leak through lack of use. This advice was given to me by someone in the trade.
jjsaul:
picked up a business card from a bloke i keep seeing in our local LPG garage (gassed V8 disco!)
Beechcool
Airconditioning Mobile Re Gassing Service
01902 564484
07743 983605
He is Wolverhampton, West Mids, dunno how far he will travel....
vtrdaz:
I'm almost sure Lucas do free aircon checks - might be worth a trip/call?
beast5680:
here,s a neat little site with som FAQ,s on aircon
http://www.airconditioningforcars.co.uk/ACpage01.htm
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