squiffy Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 now the sun has gone and it is back to rain, i have the day off so thought i would do something productive, pressure tested the system for leaks, pulled it into a vaccum then charged it up and it works a treat. like an ice box in there! does anyone have a sticker under the bonnet saying a weight or amount of refrigerant? (R134a) because mine is missing so did it by judgement for now cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 it is 134a thats what is under mine although mine is not working neither dunno if its needing charged or if its bust as its not worked since i got her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squiffy Posted May 8, 2006 Author Share Posted May 8, 2006 does yours state a weight? (usually grams) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 does yours state a weight? (usually grams) off the top of my head i dunno mate as cars away getting resprayed, sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 mine's only recently stopped working as well too, am hoping it's just needing recharged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squiffy Posted May 8, 2006 Author Share Posted May 8, 2006 yeah with cars its either out of gas, electrical fault (fuse), or knackered compressor (expensive) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymdee Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 yeah with cars its either out of gas, electrical fault (fuse), or knackered compressor (expensive) I hoped it was gas, but its the last one for me J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 I hoped it was gas, but its the last one for me J how much to fix bud? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Mine's a leaky condensor & receiver/dryer. £270 for the full set from Toyota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 So you didn't exactly fix it but performed the general maintenance on it that it required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squiffy Posted May 8, 2006 Author Share Posted May 8, 2006 So you didn't exactly fix it but performed the general maintenance on it that it required. well found the leak where the pipes fit onto the compressor and tightened them up a bit to stop the leak, (forgot that bit!) so its fixed alright, well it will do until i get the correct weight, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 how did you do your test? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Do a search, ive mentioned it before. IIRC its something like 750g. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 now the sun has gone and it is back to rain, i have the day off so thought i would do something productive, pressure tested the system for leaks, pulled it into a vaccum then charged it up and it works a treat. like an ice box in there! does anyone have a sticker under the bonnet saying a weight or amount of refrigerant? (R134a) because mine is missing so did it by judgement for now cheers did you refill it yourself? anyone tried the refill canisters you can buy from ebay? only £20 or so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 I too would like to know how you pulled a vacuum and purged they system, do you have the specialist tools for the job? When I had mine done it seemed to be quite a precise science. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymdee Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 how much to fix bud? was quoted approx: £250 to recon my compressor (could be more) 8 hours labour = £360 New drier/filter = £70 leak test & re-gas approx £60 to a total of about £750 am seeing if I can get this done a bit cheaper, but still gonna be at least £500) J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 $hit!! better hope that it just needs re-gassed then eh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 well found the leak where the pipes fit onto the compressor and tightened them up a bit to stop the leak, (forgot that bit!) so its fixed alright, well it will do until i get the correct weight, Ah, you didn't say that. Well done - you fixed it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squiffy Posted May 9, 2006 Author Share Posted May 9, 2006 I too would like to know how you pulled a vacuum and purged they system, do you have the specialist tools for the job? When I had mine done it seemed to be quite a precise science. i am a fridge / air con engineer so i have all the gear i need in my van. i pressure tested with ofn (oxygen free nitrogen) up to 150psi, then i have a vac pump to pull it down. i have never had any experience with the disposable bottles but if you put it in too much too fast you can damage your compresor by giving it liquid instead of gas. plus you need a set of gauges so you know what is goin on in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 i am a fridge / air con engineer so i have all the gear i need in my van. i pressure tested with ofn (oxygen free nitrogen) up to 150psi, then i have a vac pump to pull it down. i have never had any experience with the disposable bottles but if you put it in too much too fast you can damage your compresor by giving it liquid instead of gas. plus you need a set of gauges so you know what is goin on in there! wanna do mine? whereabouts in hampshire are you? anywhere near basingstoke? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-K Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 on the subject of air con, has anybody got any pics of where the pipes are that get blocked with leaves etc ? my heater went luke warm this winter and think nows the right time to fix.(sorry for hi-jacking the post ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 wanna do mine? whereabouts in hampshire are you? anywhere near basingstoke? yea wana go at mine too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 yea wana go at mine too oi, im first. please mate, best friend:D you wouldnt want me melting on the france trip would you now:uk: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squiffy Posted May 10, 2006 Author Share Posted May 10, 2006 oi, im first. please mate, best friend:D you wouldnt want me melting on the france trip would you now:uk: yes mate i am in fareham (between portsmouth and southampton) i will see what i can do with it! i should be about saturday if you want to bring it down. or i could come over one evening during the week cos i work in hook so its on the way home for me wsb2 will have a look at yours aswell if you want mate pm me to arrange cheers oh yeah the price; i will do a leak repair and recharge for £50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Can you have a look at mine too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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