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Re gassing aircon
« on: 19 May 2009, 13:53:53 »
How easy is it to re gass the aircon on a 97 elite? is it a diy or a garage job and how much is it likely to cost?
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« Reply #1 on: 19 May 2009, 13:55:08 »
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How easy is it to re gass the aircon on a 97 elite? is it a diy or a garage job and how much is it likely to cost?


I would personaly always use an air-con specialist! ;) ;)   Depends who you use but the going rate seems to be between £50-70, just to regas and test.

This is good value as I remember paying £95 to have my Senator regassed on my drive in 1995. :'( :'(
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Re: Re gassing aircon
« Reply #2 on: 19 May 2009, 13:56:47 »
You can get the kits from halfords mate for about £40 mate,just be careful with the gas,its illegal to let it into the atmosphere.
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Re: Re gassing aircon
« Reply #3 on: 19 May 2009, 14:01:11 »
the halfords kit dont work with the omega well the 3.0 anyway ive tried it not enough umph in the crappy little bottle im afraid

call an Aircon specialist in i had my'n regassed and serviced for £60 a good price i reckon considering halfords charge £40 for the useless can that wont work in many cars

i made halfords take there can back and got my £40 back :y

where abouts are you? as a member maybe able to recommend a specialist nr you
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Re: Re gassing aircon
« Reply #4 on: 19 May 2009, 14:12:51 »
I am in leeds, i have seen a car that i am fairly sure i will get, 3.0 v6 elite, needs regassing though so i wanted to see how much it was, seems reasonable
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Re: Re gassing aircon
« Reply #5 on: 19 May 2009, 14:51:45 »
also, does anyone know how much a lpg conversion would cost?
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Re: Re gassing aircon
« Reply #6 on: 19 May 2009, 15:11:26 »
My Zavoli LPG conversion on a 3.2 elite cost £1800 (professional install). You need to budget for £1500 - £2000 for a convert dependent on installer. DIY for kit only will be about £800
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Re: Re gassing aircon
« Reply #7 on: 19 May 2009, 15:28:26 »
lol, ok. that rules that one out then :)
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Re: Re gassing aircon
« Reply #8 on: 19 May 2009, 15:31:09 »
never use the halfrauds ones because they only recharge the gas not the oil.

kwik fit in NI are doing a full service include oil change and gas recharge for £45
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Re: Re gassing aircon
« Reply #9 on: 19 May 2009, 15:46:02 »
i might drive over then  ::)
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Re: Re gassing aircon
« Reply #10 on: 19 May 2009, 16:22:09 »
haha funny....

im guessing you dont have kwik fit over there. never mind, ill take my advice elsewhere
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Re: Re gassing aircon
« Reply #11 on: 19 May 2009, 16:42:46 »
We do have it over here, sorry, i couldnt resist. Cheers for the heads up.
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Re: Re gassing aircon
« Reply #12 on: 19 May 2009, 17:24:50 »
Before paying for a re-gas have a good look at the bottom rows of the condenser (bits can be seen through slot in bumper but remove grill for a better look).
Any sign of the bottom rows separating from the spacing fins is a sign of corrosion and is a likely leak.
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Re: Re gassing aircon
« Reply #13 on: 19 May 2009, 17:31:37 »
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never use the halfrauds ones because they only recharge the gas not the oil.

kwik fit in NI are doing a full service include oil change and gas recharge for £45


 :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o ::) ::)

Of course that is one option, but I wouldn't let them change a nut!! ::) ::) ::)  Not in England anyway! ;) ;)
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Re: Re gassing aircon
« Reply #14 on: 19 May 2009, 18:01:24 »
neither would i, but i know the fella who works in it and he assured me it would be fine.
my previous car went from blowing 27degrees to 4 degrees and was a top job. kept it for a year after that with no issues
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