Guys, I know this has been done to death but I can't find what I'm looking for. I'm sure my aircon pipes are leaking. Which pipe is the most likely to be leaking and where do I locate it? Thank you. .
Thanks for the reply. Before I start taking the dashboard to bits, any tips on where to start and how to try and identify the leak? I seem to remember seeing some history of leaking pipes in the engine bay?
AC engineer should also check for leaks when system vac'ed out and under preasure with (the name of the gas eludes me at the moment:doh and if there is any leaks he shouldn't refill with refrigerent until the leak is rectified.An a/c engineer should/will put in a dye into the system to help trace a leak.
I have bought the hose described with arrows the one with p clip. I am changing It the weekend. A bit concerned how to get to the back part after looking at the picture. I know as much as I need to remove the grill. Any advice appreciated. The dealer wanted £370. They wanted £360 for a service I did that last week £130 for parts.
Check the pipe thats arrowed, it corrodes badly under the "P" clip where the circle is, dissimilar metal corrosion between the ali pipe and the steel clip and also the stupid lump of foam that is stuffed in by the horn holds the moisture to "feed" the corrosion.
If by back part you mean the dryer, its in front of the radiator and behind the plastic grill. When replacing this pipe be very careful when undoing the bolts. The unions are alloy and very easily twisted.
Well I heard about needing to take dashboard out. But that looks like one of the other pipes. What I was asking can I get to the pipe to change without dismantling the car.
It looks like the end I am talking about is under wheel arch looking at picture. Is it access able from there.
Sorry for being sarky but -
Have you ever opened the bonnet, the two pipes pictured run along side the wing in the engine compartment, one is the high pressure one and one is the low pressure one and both are marked.
By your lack of technical knowledge it sounds as if you might be better letting someone else do the job.