pollen filter
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pollen filter
i`m getting the air con regassed on saturday do i need a new pollen filter first
Re: pollen filter
No, but it's always a good thing to replace regularly. You'll understand if you see the colour of yours compared to a new one



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Re: pollen filter
Hi,
The way I look at it is this....healthwise.
When you see the muck that collects very quickly in one of these filters.....think about how much of it would end up inside yourself had it been blown into the cabin vents towards your face.
I spend most of my working life in the urban environment (usually behind a bus or three) so anything that stops the dust/fumes/soot getting in is a bonus.
Tony
The way I look at it is this....healthwise.
When you see the muck that collects very quickly in one of these filters.....think about how much of it would end up inside yourself had it been blown into the cabin vents towards your face.
I spend most of my working life in the urban environment (usually behind a bus or three) so anything that stops the dust/fumes/soot getting in is a bonus.
Tony
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Re: pollen filter
do all 406's have pollen filters, or is it just D9's?
where is it?
where is it?
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Re: pollen filter
All 406s have them. It's under the panel beneath the passenger windscreen wiper.
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Re: pollen filter
well got the air con regassed but it still does`nt work they charged me 50 quid then told me the pump was shagged
how easy is it to change and would i be better with a new one or one from scrappers
how easy is it to change and would i be better with a new one or one from scrappers
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Re: pollen filter
I have a spare compressor from a 2003 HDi 110, (which I picked up but didn't need as mine was a condenser problem). Not sure if it's the same - let me know if you're interested, I'll send some pics, make/model etc.john170277 wrote:well got the air con regassed but it still does`nt work they charged me 50 quid then told me the pump was shagged
how easy is it to change and would i be better with a new one or one from scrappers
Changing it isn't too bad a job - aux. drive belt off, 2 x refrigerant pipes, 1 electrical plug/socket, mounting bolts. Weighs something like 10 kg. - you can just about pick it up with one hand.
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Re: pollen filter
Be careful if you do change the compressor yourself though seeing as you've had it re-gassed, just in case it's holding any residual.Dogslife wrote:Changing it isn't too bad a job - aux. drive belt off, 2 x refrigerant pipes, 1 electrical plug/socket, mounting bolts. Weighs something like 10 kg. - you can just about pick it up with one hand.
Did they not pressure test the system before they re-gassed it?!

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Re: pollen filter
thanks would be interested if it is the same compressordogslife wrote:I have a spare compressor from a 2003 HDi 110, (which I picked up but didn't need as mine was a condenser problem). Not sure if it's the same - let me know if you're interested, I'll send some pics, make/model etc.john170277 wrote:well got the air con regassed but it still does`nt work they charged me 50 quid then told me the pump was shagged
how easy is it to change and would i be better with a new one or one from scrappers
Changing it isn't too bad a job - aux. drive belt off, 2 x refrigerant pipes, 1 electrical plug/socket, mounting bolts. Weighs something like 10 kg. - you can just about pick it up with one hand.
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Re: pollen filter
Sanden SD7V16 Model No. 1240Fjohn170277 wrote:thanks would be interested if it is the same compressor
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2002 HDi 2.2 Exec Estate, (2008-12) (wonderful)
2003 HDi 2.2 6-speed Exec Estate (2012-19) (also a gem)
2009 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi VTR+ Estate (godawful heap)
2008 BMW E91 330i touring (great fun - murdered by a reversing SUV)
2007 BMW E91 325i touring (slower smoother quieter)
2003 HDi 2.2 6-speed Exec Estate (2012-19) (also a gem)
2009 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi VTR+ Estate (godawful heap)
2008 BMW E91 330i touring (great fun - murdered by a reversing SUV)
2007 BMW E91 325i touring (slower smoother quieter)
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Re: pollen filter
You have pm
2002 HDi 2.2 Exec Estate, (2008-12) (wonderful)
2003 HDi 2.2 6-speed Exec Estate (2012-19) (also a gem)
2009 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi VTR+ Estate (godawful heap)
2008 BMW E91 330i touring (great fun - murdered by a reversing SUV)
2007 BMW E91 325i touring (slower smoother quieter)
2003 HDi 2.2 6-speed Exec Estate (2012-19) (also a gem)
2009 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi VTR+ Estate (godawful heap)
2008 BMW E91 330i touring (great fun - murdered by a reversing SUV)
2007 BMW E91 325i touring (slower smoother quieter)