Hi Everyone
I'm getting the aircon pressure tested & regassed on Wednesday, would it be worth replacing the receiver/dryer before it goes in and is that something I could fit or would they have to? Euros have got them for £30 odd so it's not a dear part.
Cheers,
Matt
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The receiver/drier is part of the condenser and if all seems well otherwise then I'd leave it alone - you don't really want to start attacking old aluminium threads if you don't need to.
The drier is basically a dessicant bag to absorb any moisture in the system but that's not usually a problem unless the system has been open to atmosphere for a while at some point.
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Thanks Welly, that's £30 less to worry about! Looking forward to nice cold air!
1996 406 1.8LX Got a bad case of hydro lock!
1996 406 Executive 2.0 Turbo XU10J2TE No longer hangin' on in there
1997 Honda CB500V
2003 Volvo V40 1.8 GDi SE killed by a nutter in a beemer 5 series
2008 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Titanium X
"Always look on the bright side of life, dedo, dedo dedodedo"
If you need a leak test and recharge does this mean your a/c dont work? If its lost its charge it is likely its pulled air and moisture in, so when its repaired, evacuated and recharged, you may find they have replaced the filter/drier anyway. Lets say its good practice, but at £30 bit pricey. Good Luck!
MicknChris wrote:If you need a leak test and recharge does this mean your a/c dont work? If its lost its charge it is likely its pulled air and moisture in, so when its repaired, evacuated and recharged, you may find they have replaced the filter/drier anyway. Lets say its good practice, but at £30 bit pricey. Good Luck!
Yes you're right, nothing there, compressor not cutting in. It doesn't look as though the receiver/drier has ever been changed.
I know that Euros are always open to a bit of haggling, I might just change it anyway. Welly; the drier is a separate unit on the D8's (well on mine anyway! )
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1996 406 Executive 2.0 Turbo XU10J2TE No longer hangin' on in there
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2008 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Titanium X
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Hi everyone,im having some problem with my car right now. I need to replace my A/C Receiver Drier.I found that my A/C receiver/drier reservoir is leaking at the bottom due to corrosion. I tried refilling the refrigerant put it only lasts for about 2 days and then I have no AC. I don't see any other leaks and the compressor seems to be running with out a problem.any help??thanks.
Last edited by jansengeorge on Mon Feb 14, 2011 1:33 am, edited 2 times in total.
jansengeorge wrote:I tried refilling the refrigerant put it only lasts for about 2 days and then I have no AC.
Well apart from being illegal, you are wasting your time trying to put refrigerant in a system without doing a soundness test first (under very high pressure).
Your condenser is probably rotten. Take it to a proper place for a check.
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