Refilling Aircon

tazric · Post by **tazric** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 12:24 am

I cant find this anywhere: Does anyone know what type of aircon gas the Bongo (96) is to be refilled with. The guy at the refil place says there are more than one type... anyone?

mikeonb4c · Post by **mikeonb4c** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 12:37 am

Cant remember but its all on here several times - have a search. RG134 gas I think, cant remember the quantity - was it 800g. Oh and you need some kind of oil too

francophile1947 · Post by **francophile1947** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 11:36 am

Loads of info on this thread http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... 0&start=45

mikeonb4c · Post by **mikeonb4c** » Sun Dec 09, 2007 12:11 pm

On the other (locked

) thread, ChrisEm wrote:

I have used one of the diy cans and it was very effective, my aircon has gradually been failing and as I dont use it very much figured the seals may have become dry. I spent £40 on a can and gauge from halfrauds and split the cost with my mate. The gauge can be used independently of the can and is useful for checking pressure any time. The refill cans without gauge assembly are £20. If anyone in my neck of the woods wants the system pressure checked pm me. By the way the £40 deal came with an aircon sanitiser kit which was £12 to buy on its own. Provided that your system hasn't got an obvious dire leak I think this is a very convenient practical way to recharge the system. By the way the can is a gas and oil mix. Possibly a little heath robinson but works well for me and an instant improvement noted.

This sounds interesting. I've absolutely no idea where or how to regas a Bongo (or any other car for that matter!). Is it a simple matter involving easy to get at 'charging points'. The BF factsheet doesnt give this kind of information and I dont have my workshop manual handy (not sure if it gives this info anyway). The BF factsheet talks about completely emptying old refrigerant when servicing. It also talks about testing for leaks using a vacuum, but couldn't the Halfrauds pressure testing device do a similar job using +ve pressure? I'd be v interested if anyone can help as if it is sound, this could save hassle (as well as dosh) when checking aircon periodically!

dandywarhol · Post by **dandywarhol** » Sun Dec 09, 2007 12:17 pm

I've also tried the top up can method but with limited success.
The professionals use a UV dye in the system which easily detects a leak with a UV scanner. The vacuum method also instantly detects a leak before you waste money on a regass.
Having tried both methods a £45 pro job suits me better.

PS - just reread that

£45 gets you a fair service in certain parts of the city...........