Digsy Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 I've got a Supra with no aircon. I had the system tested a couple of years back when it stopped working and the guy put some gas in and did a sniff test but couldn't find a leak (the car has been SORNed for the last 18 months). I'd like to regas the system. Are the DIY kits any good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 i used one on a ford ka once and fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOGIE Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 whats the worst that could happen? they are only approx £20 from Halfrauds give it try and then let me know....might save me £20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 The guy on halfords told me on larger cars you can sometimes need to and so it's a false economy compare to say a proper charge from a specialist or kwikfit etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott.wild Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 I fitted a new air con radiator to an Astra VXR and used the halfords diy regas kit, worked absolutely spot on and i topped up the Supra as well , only used 1 can and still had a bit left over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 I've used one on the Supra a few years back when the system was pretty much empty and not blowing any cold air at all. It worked fine and only took a few minutes to do - and only took part of one can. The type I used had a gauge on it to get the fill level about right. That said, it doesn't cost hardly any more to get it done professionally. They suck anything that's left in the system out (including any moisture), pressure test it, then fill it with exactly the correct amount of refrigerant and lubricating oil. Many places do it for around £35 - £40. There's less risk of any damage that way and the system should then work as well as it possibly could. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted June 28, 2013 Author Share Posted June 28, 2013 Cheers guys. Will check out the can versus getting a guy to do it tomorrow :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Yep, my bro had a Levin with non working A/C, quick blast with a Halfords refill kit, sorted. Its nearer 50 quid than 20 but still, easy to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus GTE Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Used the halfords ez chill. Did the job, just conect to the valve near the windscreen (L for low pressure on it) it's meant to have reparing qualities in it that plugs any small weak points in the system. Mine took a full can but only lasted one summer with fair amount of use. I'd go to a garage next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 Or you could use: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?259807-Aircon-regas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted June 29, 2013 Author Share Posted June 29, 2013 Cheers May give him a call (despite being one of those dodgy ex-Lotus guys ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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