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Aircon fill valve problem
« on: 04 May 2018, 19:05:44 »
Hi all,
I have a Y reg Omega estate 2.2.
My aircon is leaking, it passes the leak test on the machine but once disconnected, the gas goes in a few hours.
Very frustrating  :'(
To me the prime suspect is the fill valve.
Can someone point me in the right direction please for a new valve, and maybe how to fit it?
Thanks in advance. :y
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Re: Aircon fill valve problem
« Reply #1 on: 04 May 2018, 19:16:57 »
Have look through this ..... http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=142389.0;all ..... and the links within it. Should tell you all you need  :y
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Re: Aircon fill valve problem
« Reply #2 on: 04 May 2018, 19:20:05 »
I ordered one today from my local dealer. Cost just over a fiver. Part number 13277003.  :y
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Re: Aircon fill valve problem
« Reply #3 on: 04 May 2018, 19:42:34 »
Quote from: Migv6 on 04 May 2018, 19:20:05
I ordered one today from my local dealer. Cost just over a fiver. Part number 13277003.  :y
Many thanks
Was that the high pres. valve for a 2.2?
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Re: Aircon fill valve problem
« Reply #4 on: 04 May 2018, 20:20:35 »
High pressure valve yes, but for a 3.2. I would imagine the A/C parts are the same across the range though.
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Re: Aircon fill valve problem
« Reply #5 on: 05 May 2018, 08:02:51 »
Presumably they put dye in it on last fill, so worth looking for it, around the valves and the condenser in particular, then you will know before you pay for another refill.
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Re: Aircon fill valve problem
« Reply #6 on: 05 May 2018, 08:51:06 »
I have signs of dye around the valves on mine, and the condenser is new, so I'm hoping replacing the valves will cure any leaks.
Just need to track down an elusive mate, who does a good job of A/C recharging for around £25.
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Re: Aircon fill valve problem
« Reply #7 on: 05 May 2018, 17:58:07 »
Thanks for all your input. The airocn is not working again, and when i removed the dust cover , i heard a hiss with bubbles coming from the  valve.
You can clearly see the dye. The valve is f##ked !
Can i just remove the who body of the valve? or do you have to remove the core?

How do i post pictures on here?
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Re: Aircon fill valve problem
« Reply #8 on: 05 May 2018, 19:05:14 »
16mm spanner on the valve whilst holding the hex welded to the pipe for the front valve, and a tyre valve core tool for the rear valve :y
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Re: Aircon fill valve problem
« Reply #9 on: 05 May 2018, 19:07:48 »
Thanks, so just replace the whole body?
I have some pics but cant figure out how to post them!
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Re: Aircon fill valve problem
« Reply #10 on: 05 May 2018, 19:14:09 »
Quote from: GrayUK on 05 May 2018, 19:07:48
Thanks, so just replace the whole body?
I have some pics but cant figure out how to post them!
No, just the core. In both cases :y

Buy both valves and how they are fitted will make sense ;) ;)
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Re: Aircon fill valve problem
« Reply #11 on: 05 May 2018, 19:20:04 »
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 05 May 2018, 19:14:09
Quote from: GrayUK on 05 May 2018, 19:07:48
Thanks, so just replace the whole body?
I have some pics but cant figure out how to post them!
No, just the core. In both cases :y

Buy both valves and how they are fitted will make sense ;) ;)

I tried to PM you the pictures i have but still cant do it! can you PM me your email address?
Thanks in advance
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Re: Aircon fill valve problem
« Reply #12 on: 05 May 2018, 19:42:05 »
Quote from: Migv6 on 04 May 2018, 19:20:05
I ordered one today from my local dealer. Cost just over a fiver. Part number 13277003.  :y
Hi, i had a look at that part number and it looks nothing like mine! mmmm ???
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Re: Aircon fill valve problem
« Reply #13 on: 05 May 2018, 20:53:30 »
I will look at my 2.2 in the morning and see how they compare to the 3.2s  :y

Certainly with the V6s, you can buy the valves on their own, regardless of what the dealers try to tell you ::)
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Re: Aircon fill valve problem
« Reply #14 on: 06 May 2018, 21:52:32 »
Quote from: GrayUK on 05 May 2018, 19:42:05
Quote from: Migv6 on 04 May 2018, 19:20:05
I ordered one today from my local dealer. Cost just over a fiver. Part number 13277003.  :y
Hi, i had a look at that part number and it looks nothing like mine! mmmm ???

Does your HP valve look like this?

https://www.flickr.com/photos/53447058@N05/40782680065/in/dateposted-public/

and this should be a photo of your LP valve.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/53447058@N05/40962912514/in/dateposted-public/

Flick through the photos and you will find some others pics of the AC pipes.

Hope this helps.
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