Air Con regas

mikeonb4c · Post by **mikeonb4c** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 9:47 am

Now thats interesting RobinS. Rather more than 800g then - I'd never seen that figure in all the debates on BF before about aircon. Is it absolutely 'kosher'- I'm sure it is. What is the cost implication out of interest? (i.e. 50%ish more gas needed than previously thought etc.)

Mike

RobinS · Post by **RobinS** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 9:59 am

I don't know about cost differences as I have't had mine done yet, but it does need to be kept filled properly as apparently it is the coolant gas that lubricates the system as well - not enough gas also means not enough lubricant, so it'll all wear out too quick.

paul9 · Post by **paul9** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 10:30 am

1150g is only 60g more than a estima,and they didn't make any extra charge,so should be ok,i have seen some tyre places that state a maximum of oil that can be used in there oil and filter change offers,but doesn't say anything about aircon regas

mikeonb4c · Post by **mikeonb4c** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 12:02 pm

Here's a thing. When I bought my Bongo, teh guy selling it repairedand aircon leak and got it regassed for me as part of hte deal. I told him 800g to tell the aircon people. My aircon seems to work fine, but should I be worried? Is it possible to get a top up done cheaply or would it have to be completely regassed?

paul9 · Post by **paul9** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 12:29 pm

air con systems lose about 15% of there gas a year,so i'm told,and is recomended you have them serviced about every 3 years or so,maybe a full regas and service would be more economical than just a top up.

Veg_Ian · Post by **Veg_Ian** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 12:42 pm

It's usual practice to evacuate the system before recharging. If you don't then how can you possibly know how much is in there to start with?

Rkkibongo · Post by **Rkkibongo** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 1:39 pm

Has anyone tried one of the mobile aircon service technicians? I wondered what they were like for cost and quality.

paul9 · Post by **paul9** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 1:55 pm

Rkkibongo wrote:Has anyone tried one of the mobile aircon service technicians? I wondered what they were like for cost and quality.

i rang one yesterday,in wigan and he was more expensive than Kwik Fit

murphy · Post by **murphy** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 2:25 pm

just fyi had mine re-gassed by local garage and it cost £120 !

mikeonb4c · Post by **mikeonb4c** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 2:43 pm

I'd say that is rather a lot murphy unless they encountered repair problems. I spoke with specialists last November and the going figure was more like £60-70 with - as others have said - the Kwikfit bunch coming over the hill with their deal.

phedders · Post by **phedders** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 2:44 pm

Alright - I didn't know some bongo's had single aircon and some had dual... so how do I know what I have? ('97 SGL5 with climate control)

trevd01 · Post by **trevd01** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 3:02 pm

Converters may remove rear system to allow space for fridge, water tanks etc.

Do you get cooled are out of vents in the roof behind front seats? Do you have a working dashboard switch with a picture of a fan on it and the word 'Rear'?

Answer in my case is no to both (switch still there, but does nothing, vents ditto) - as rear aircon was removed, when converted.

trevd01 · Post by **trevd01** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 5:52 pm

Just came back from picking up my regassed Bongo, what a difference!

Paid £100 including an MOT at my local trusted garage.

... oh yes it passed the MOT, too

etihsbog · Post by **etihsbog** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 6:02 pm

Have just tried local Kwik-Fit and told will not do bongo as different fittings on the A/C, has anybody had it done at Kwik-Fit

dandywarhol · Post by **dandywarhol** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 6:26 pm

Sorry for the bum info folks - I read 800 somewhere too..........
Also thought all Bongos were front and rear A/C......learning every day

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