AJI Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Just wondering if many of you guys have had to repair your air-con pipework due to a leak(s)? I'm trying to find out if there is an easy fix with small leaks or is it usually a case of new pipe work? The last time I had mine re-gassed they put in some coloured dye, which over the space of 2 weeks worked its way back out and sprayed a bit of colour in to the engine bay. So it looked like I got myself a small crack in one of the pipes. But is there an easy fix like putting in a sealant in to the air-con or is it normally new pipes? How much is air-con pipework these days? Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 my aircon was removed when i got the car. baught a complete setup 2nd hand and had it fitted. didnt cost too much. if its just a pipe that needs changing id just give keron a bell and see if he has any. might even be able to do it yourself. depends what pipe it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Mine was leaking green liquid for a few days about a month after I got it and it's not done it since. Only a bit came out and it's still working fine. Even if I use it or not, it hasn't done it since Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Depends whats wrong and how much diagnostic work is required. I paid around £450 a few years back to resolve the issue on mine. Most of that was diagnostic work trying to locate the problem. It turned out to be a faulty expansion valve. If you know what's wrong then it shouldn't be too much to fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibrar Jabbar Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Just wondering if many of you guys have had to repair your air-con pipework due to a leak(s)? I'm trying to find out if there is an easy fix with small leaks or is it usually a case of new pipe work? The last time I had mine re-gassed they put in some coloured dye, which over the space of 2 weeks worked its way back out and sprayed a bit of colour in to the engine bay. So it looked like I got myself a small crack in one of the pipes. But is there an easy fix like putting in a sealant in to the air-con or is it normally new pipes? How much is air-con pipework these days? If you know the exact pipe that's leaking it's best to get a good used one fitted with new O rings, I can supply if you know which one you need. If you get stuck or need advice give me a call. Cheers. Depends whats wrong and how much diagnostic work is required. I paid around £450 a few years back to resolve the issue on mine. Most of that was diagnostic work trying to locate the problem. It turned out to be a faulty expansion valve. If you know what's wrong then it shouldn't be too much to fix. £450 to do the expansion valve, Ouch. It's fairly easy to diagnose an expansion valve leak, was that a dealership price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 If you know the exact pipe that's leaking it's best to get a good used one fitted with new O rings, I can supply if you know which one you need. If you get stuck or need advice give me a call. Cheers. £450 to do the expansion valve, Ouch. It's fairly easy to diagnose an expansion valve leak, was that a dealership price? When the car went in the aircon had not run for around 2 years. Obviously there was a pressure test, dye etc. Once diagnosed it was then a replacement part, which was quite cheap, I also had the system cleaned and a new receiver dryer installed. Most of the cost was labour. The guy is well regarded and as such charges full rates. Have to say his service was good and I was happy with the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibrar Jabbar Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 £450 to do the expansion valve, Ouch. It's fairly easy to diagnose an expansion valve leak, was that a dealership price? When the car went in the aircon had not run for around 2 years. Obviously there was a pressure test, dye etc. Once diagnosed it was then a replacement part, which was quite cheap, I also had the system cleaned and a new receiver dryer installed. Most of the cost was labour. The guy is well regarded and as such charges full rates. Have to say his service was good and I was happy with the price. That's fair enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lude Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Wow suprised how much people depend on air con here! If you know which pipe has the hole i would get a second hand one. Threw some of mine out when deleted the pump and rad etc, as they were twisted and snapped after i removed them lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJI Posted March 2, 2012 Author Share Posted March 2, 2012 If you know the exact pipe that's leaking it's best to get a good used one fitted with new O rings, I can supply if you know which one you need. If you get stuck or need advice give me a call. Cheers. Thanks Ibrar. And thanks for the other replies too. I'm off for a drive around Europe in summer and we'll be going down in to Italy where it can get quite warm. So air-con is a must for this trip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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