FoxhillSteve Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Hi, I have a leaky air conditioning pipe under my car, it is leading the air conditioning fluid Has anyone got any recommendations for a pipe repair that is cheap as the car isn't worth too much ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 If you are seeing small pools of liquid under your car when the air on is on that is nothing to worry about. What that is it just condensation build up being expelled from the refrigerator unit and it is designed to do that. The stuff that makes aircon work is actually a gas so if that leaks it won't leave any trace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alembic Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 The refrigerant is a volatile gas under pressure (so liquid). If there's a leak it vents off as gas. A recharge includes a pressure test of the system. This will identify any leaks. £50 would cover most cars for a test and re-charge, except mine which has the new spec gas which costs £150 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haddy Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Hi, I have a leaky air conditioning pipe under my car, it is leading the air conditioning fluid Has anyone got any recommendations for a pipe repair that is cheap as the car isn't worth too much ! Are you sure that it's not just condensation? The systems are filled with gas and not liquid. When it's warm you will get water coming out and is nothing to worry about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxhillSteve Posted June 25, 2017 Author Share Posted June 25, 2017 The liquid was some kind of dye that shows up after I had a failed regas attempt by the local garage. It held the cool air for a day or so then back to hot. The garage said they don't do air conditioning repairs and to go to a specialist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudds1 Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Hi, I have a leaky air conditioning pipe under my car, it is leading the air conditioning fluid Has anyone got any recommendations for a pipe repair that is cheap as the car isn't worth too much ! Is it a pipe that's gone or is it just a seal that's rotted ,if seal they only cost a couple of quid and you need a tool to release the pipe which again are quite cheap to buy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geared Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 If the pipe has rotted though it needs to be replaced, probably have to get the part from a main dealer though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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