Martin Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 Hi Guys Can anyone tell me what type of refrigerant goes in a late 93 supra? Is it R-134a or R-12 because its HOT!!! Got to get it done. I saw a article in Banzai about Halfords got there own top up range which might save me some money if they work. Is'nt it located by the horn? Just in case I stick it somewhere I shouldn't....? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 134a as r12 is illegal now. I'd say about 700grms of refrigerant just read the rest of the thread...get it done properly, as there is a low and a high pressure valve you should also weigh the gas in not just whack it in from halfrauds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkTheBoy Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 134a as r12 is illegal now. I'd say about 700grms of refrigerant just read the rest of the thread...get it done properly, as there is a low and a high pressure valve you should also weigh the gas in not just whack it in from halfrauds. I'd say get it done by a garage, had mine done this morning, cost me about £80 but I know its been done properly and its icy cold. If you do give it a go let us know how it goes. Good luck mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew7 Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 Yes, you can get 134a in Halfords (recommended to me by Lucifer).. Read the can though, you need the gauge as well.... Make absolutely sure you use the right point of entry as the can can explode if you try and pump it into the high pressure nozzle... I hav a Soarer and on my car the nozzle by the horn (next to the radiator) is the WRONG one. The correct one for me is on a pipe next to the pump.. A Supra someone will be along shortly to put you straight, I'm sure... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milocoon Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 I have the manifold gauge set and 134a adapters and quite a bit of 134a, the basic problem with car air-con is the flexible hoses from the air-con compressor are permeable and it gets very warm under the bonnet so over a period of time you will lose the gas. You have two choices renew the hoses or recharge the system (hope Green Peace aren`t reading this), if you renew the hoses they will eventually become permeable again, Mercedes Benz admitted a few years ago that these hoses are permeable. If you have NO cooling at all then its usually a big leak or a knackered air-con compressor due to running the system with low refrigerant charge. Main culprit here is the air-con condensor having corrosion or stone damage ! New or recon compressor is going to be expensive. If anyone locally needs help I can attach gauges and tell them whats happening in their system ? I have City & Guilds Refrigeration Mechanic and Technician Qualifications. Safest entry point is the Low Pressure side marked L when you add Vapour and NOT Liquid into the system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew7 Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 Where abouts (in Bristol) are you mate?....PM me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markssupra Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 I'd say get it done by a garage, had mine done this morning, cost me about £80 but I know its been done properly and its icy cold. If you do give it a go let us know how it goes. Good luck mate. Where in sunny Essex did you get it done mate. I need to get mine sorted asap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francis Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 I saw an advert on the back of a bus, looks like Kwik Fit are doing it now too, not sure how much for though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markssupra Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 I saw an advert on the back of a bus, looks like Kwik Fit are doing it now too, not sure how much for though. Just checked their website and recharge is £44.99, sound good. Need to speak to brother in law and get me a deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francis Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 That's really good, wish I'd had mine done there now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkTheBoy Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 That's really good, wish I'd had mine done there now! me too. sounds like I had my trousers pulled down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkTheBoy Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 Where in sunny Essex did you get it done mate. I need to get mine sorted asap. In Braintree on springwood industrial estate, they're called 'Steve Mott' and i've been going there for years, don't let anyone else touch my cars. There work is spot on and well worth the little bit extra that you pay for the peace of mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 Where in sunny Essex did you get it done mate. I need to get mine sorted asap. Muppet:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 squiffy is the man to talk too but, he is on holiday at the moment - do a search on here - nice chap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 Ring ring, need to sort mine dave! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markssupra Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 Thanks for the info mate, but I think Dave might be able to help. Wickford calling Dave. Are you there Dave? Come in. Bleep. Ring you tomorrow mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loks Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 Just had mine done - for GBP8.00 Yup, best done by a professional and the entry point is just beside the charcoal canister Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
China Man Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Thread from the dead, just got mine done at k fit for 44.99. I was going to buy the halford DIY stuff but it is cheaper to get them done properly instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRalphMan Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Can Dave help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest banherc Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 When you get a re-charge make sure they take out old refrigerant as this will also take out the old oil. They will then re-charge and also add new oil to the system. l do it my self as l'm a refrigeration engineer. Also make sure they put in some fluorescence dye, this will help fault find if there is a leak on the system. l wouldnt expect to pay any more than £50 if l was going to get it done by someone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 just had mine done by humpries, £45 and spot on:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Done mine today, 44.95 in some local garage. It was high time, they took off 3 grams of oil and 80 grams of refrigerant, after that topped it with 80 (i think) grams of oil and 700 grams of refrigerant Now it's icy cold hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 How often should it need doing? Only I had mine done just last year but it wasn't very cool when I switched it on earlier today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest banherc Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Its worth while using your aircon all year round, this stops the compressor oil seal getting dry which will then start to leak refrigerant when dry. l'm lucky that l can remove and top up when l want, but l would recommend that its checked out at least yearly but you could go up to 2 yearly if you have no leaks, but as l said if you have fluorescence dye in the system and have a UV light source it wiil show up any leaks on the system which will help find the leak, if you have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSoop Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Its worth while using your aircon all year round, this stops the compressor oil seal getting dry which will then start to leak refrigerant when dry. l'm lucky that l can remove and top up when l want, but l would recommend that its checked out at least yearly but you could go up to 2 yearly if you have no leaks, but as l said if you have fluorescence dye in the system and have a UV light source it wiil show up any leaks on the system which will help find the leak, if you have one. The only problem with that is, the fuel consumption goes down even more when the AC is used all the time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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