Car air conditioning advice/recommendations

[geared]

I might not be the best way to repair the pipe, but I get the impression the OP doesn't want to spend very much, and would prefer the repair to be made in-situ.

 

Thats the problem tho, to properly repair the pipe it needs to come off.

and by then it's a better idea to replace it anyway.

 

I would imagine a temp fix or abit of putty or something would probably only last a few weeks too, so abit of a false economy really.

[Alcoblog]

Thats the problem tho, to properly repair the pipe it needs to come off.

and by then it's a better idea to replace it anyway.

 

I would imagine a temp fix or abit of putty or something would probably only last a few weeks too, so abit of a false economy really.

 

Yeah, I totally agree with what you say.

However, the product mentioned does seem to have impressive repair qualities if the OP can't afford/doesn't want to replace.

Under similar restrictions, I'd be tempted to go down the repair paste route (making sure it was done correctly).

A friend of mine fixed a corroded part of his (rare) vintage car (something to do with the radiator plumbing as I remember) with a similar repair putty until he could source a new part. It lasted fine, with no troubles whatsoever.

[Sony]

Yeah, I totally agree with what you say.

However, the product mentioned does seem to have impressive repair qualities if the OP can't afford/doesn't want to replace.

Under similar restrictions, I'd be tempted to go down the repair paste route (making sure it was done correctly).

A friend of mine fixed a corroded part of his (rare) vintage car (something to do with the radiator plumbing as I remember) with a similar repair putty until he could source a new part. It lasted fine, with no troubles whatsoever.

 

This product seems very good! It just shows what can potentially be done!

[tonk]

I have had a new condenser fitted 3 weeks ago to make my A/C work again- £500 is what it cost but I thought well, at least it's all fixed.

 

I have just come back from a holiday and noticed a green puddle under my car. Went back to to the garage who told me that the old pipe has been 'disturbed' and has split. Cost of pipe+ labour will be £335 which I simply can't afford. One of the mechanics suggested I could try finding someone who could weld aluminium.

 

Can anyone recommend a company in Sheffield with the ability to do this? Many thanks

 

Green puddle...... Doesn't sound like air conditioning to me.... More like cooling system leak.... Antifreeze??

[Monitor]

Don't bother. The biggest problem is that the metal has to be clinically clean to get a good weld. Can't you get a pipe from a scrapyard?

 

If it's the thin aluminium pipe you'll need to TIG weld it, and I doubt you'll find anyone prepared to do it on the car.

 

If you want some proper advice ask on the mig-welding dot co dot uk forum

 

That said, I have had some excellent TIG welding done by Exotic Welding Fabrications on Bradwell Rd.

 

All that said - as mentioned, a green puddle suggests a cooling system leak.

[feargal]

How long should a re-gas last for? I had my car re-gassed in June, and it was fine at first. When I came to use the aircon last week, the air blowing out is just the outside temp. Surely it should last longer than that?

 

I don't have it on all the time, maybe a couple of times a week in the summer for say 15 mins at a time.

[ANGELFIRE1]

How long should a re-gas last for? I had my car re-gassed in June, and it was fine at first. When I came to use the aircon last week, the air blowing out is just the outside temp. Surely it should last longer than that?

 

I don't have it on all the time, maybe a couple of times a week in the summer for say 15 mins at a time.

 

 

My garage who repairs my cars tells me some kind of infra red dye or summat is put in with the gas. You can then shine a infra red torch around and find the smallest leak if there is one. My missuses motor goes in Wednesday, a couple of o rings are letting the gas out, impossible to spot without the infra red jobby.

 

Angel1

[the_bloke]

How long should a re-gas last for? I had my car re-gassed in June, and it was fine at first. When I came to use the aircon last week, the air blowing out is just the outside temp. Surely it should last longer than that?

 

I don't have it on all the time, maybe a couple of times a week in the summer for say 15 mins at a time.

 

You should use it more often than that; it needs to be used for at least ten minutes a week all year round. In the winter, you should use it to clear the windscreen.

[rudds1]

You should use it more often than that; it needs to be used for at least ten minutes a week all year round. In the winter, you should use it to clear the windscreen.

 

Spot on that advice

[Mr Miyagi]

I have had my Honda CRV regassed today but the air it's blowing out when I turn aircon on is not that cold how do I know if it's working properly

 

You didnt get it done at Halfords by any chance did you?