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15th May 2020, 10:28 | #31 |
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I am looking to buy a new compressor. the o rings on the pump are shot and thinking the pump is geting on now. so while the front is off may as well put a new pump on. compressor thats on was not used for at least 5 years and is unkown if it worked befour that. the condenser was shot just fell apart when took out . so anyone know where i can get a new compressor from at a good price. some i have seen are 500 quid. thanks all steve |
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All machines go into vacuum as part of a leak test, generally around 20 minutes. It’s possible to get to 20 minutes and the vacuum is then held for a couple more minutes but there’s no guarantee that there is no small leak, after this point the machine will just refill. Keeping an eye on actual vacuum readings throughout the vacuum stage is more of a help if there is a small leak.
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Nitrogen test, empty system, trace leak to condenser.
Supply and fit condenser (bumper removed by customer) Carry out air con service (refrigerant recovered 10%) Nitrogen test 10 bar Vacuum system and test Add oil and dye Recharge with R134a £180 inc vat. Pleased to say all working fine. |
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Hi, I hope I'm not hijacking this thread but my aircon is working despite my having left the Tourer in a compound for near 18 months. Cost more than I'd get for the car to put it back on the road despite (thanks to the advice on this forum) fitting the HPFP and Hydramount myself. Not a long way to go now before I hit 100K in this car.
But when stationary the cooling system makes the same odd "whooping noise" that it always did. It doesn't do it when on the move. I usually have the internal recirculation on as it seems sensible not to try and cool down the whole world! Any thoughts? Found the threads I needed to explain the whoop and will do the relevant tests before coming back on here. JohnnyBG Last edited by JohnnyBG; 1st June 2020 at 21:28.. |
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Well today I had my aircon tested and regased at home...£50.00 after putting a new condenser on. So with the cost of the condenser....£120.00. Used the company before over the years. Same chap and quite knowledgeable about our cars.
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120 quid is a great price, will be coming to the midlands next time, or your guy can come to me in Exmouth. Well, he's mobile isn't he? The thing to remember/learn here is to book a mobile guy. I think too often, when just having a regas, faults are missed and you end up using a specialist anyway.
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I was born in Walsall and go back to visit my youngest in Great Wyrley. My eldest lives in London but often visits her sister, getting her car fixed or going to the hairdressers. Things are so much cheaper. Next visit I'll see if it coincides with a nano.
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Yes. It would be nice to meet up. Come to think of it, it would be nice to meet anyone now.
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