Grrrrrr said:
Usually it is the condenser that is leaking. Bottom left is where I think Wammers said is most likely?

Other possible fault is the thermostatic expansion valve. If that is acting up it might be overpressurising and then venting and losing gas that way.

Or it could be duff seals, where the condenser joins, perhaps?

Keep an eye out for green dye!
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From front top left on the P38.
 
Wazzajnr said:
......... I know it's about 300 quid for a 12kg cylinder but that would do around 18 fills working out to 17 quid a pop.
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RAVE says you need 1100 to 1380 grams depending on vehicle = 8 to 11refills, rather than 18.
 
If you want to know why the price of R134a has gone through the roof ask the EU. Those bloody idiots have caused all this.
 
My high pressure and low pressure pipes had rubbed together just behind the top left corner of the rad where you fill it up.
 
Cannot remember when I last filled mine on the p38 but it was absolute bliss over the weekend. I put it on low and there were icicles forming on the vents. The L322 must be even better?!
 
Think they managed to get around 690g in mine which aparently is quite good for an old condenser.
 
backinblack said:
Think they managed to get around 690g in mine which aparently is quite good for an old condenser.
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Just had a look at mine out of curiosity, reqs 550g , will of course I’ll need the oil to be added after replacing the condenser and dryer

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When it's working on the L322, the cabin is icy cold within 3 minutes.
Had to do a long run last week without it and I was deaf by the time I got there!
 
last refill on mine was local indy, but somebody I know & trust well. We did the vacuum for extra time while grabbing coffee & tea, and then filled. System needed at least 1100g. Many non-vat beer tokens exchanged and my A/C is still excellent.
 
I have done mine using a R134 can and leak sealer off Ebay and so far so good it took a few cans of gas as it was empty but I used the one that claims to seal leaks first. The cans are the sealed aerosol type that you puncture with the tap and gauge hose, I think they are not as good as the garages use not as cold but mines working and better than nowt at about £45
Thought I'd read this in the Freelander section just seen Range Rover so probably best to get it professionally done lol
 
My mate john just refilled our d3 full vac test, refilled with gas and oil for the pump £50 quid all in and while doing that he gave the car a full once over as it takes a while. Car is ice cold as we have the rear aircon as well very pleased
 
131commando said:
I have done mine using a R134 can and leak sealer off Ebay and so far so good it took a few cans of gas as it was empty but I used the one that claims to seal leaks first. The cans are the sealed aerosol type that you puncture with the tap and gauge hose, I think they are not as good as the garages use not as cold but mines working and better than nowt at about £45
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£45 is more than my Indy charged when I had mine done a few years ago! Mind you, Wammers reckons the price has gone up.
 
Kwik fit do it for 70quid but obviously needs booking in.
Mine lasts about a month or so then needs doing again so I bought the halfrauds kit last time. Still working but the comp is a bit noisy so that might be where its leaking from.
Compressor is only about 200 quid from island so I might replace it next time it stops working.
 
131commando said:
I have done mine using a R134 can and leak sealer off Ebay and so far so good it took a few cans of gas as it was empty but I used the one that claims to seal leaks first. The cans are the sealed aerosol type that you puncture with the tap and gauge hose, I think they are not as good as the garages use not as cold but mines working and better than nowt at about £45
Thought I'd read this in the Freelander section just seen Range Rover so probably best to get it professionally done lol
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I refilled mine temporarily with an aerosol from the States over 8 years ago, never got round to having it done properly and it's still working if a little weak in temperatures over 40C.
 
Wazzajnr said:
Kwik fit do it for 70quid but obviously needs booking in.
Mine lasts about a month or so then needs doing again so I bought the halfrauds kit last time. Still working but the comp is a bit noisy so that might be where its leaking from.
Compressor is only about 200 quid from island so I might replace it next time it stops working.
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I used the halfrauds kit which was cheaper than quotes and so far working fine (well that's the kiss of death then)
 
Just had my BMW a/c re-gassed, leak detection dye & 740-760 grams refrig. £60.00 inc. vat
Fingers crossed it lasts :cool:
 
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