Morning all. After a ball park figure as to how much it would be to regas an air con system. It is just to settle a small dispute, I have tried calling a few this morning but no one works Saturday mornings any more apparently.
intrade,
Jun 7, 7:54am
so whats the dispute? how exactly do you know you need regassing?
kazbanz,
Jun 7, 8:01am
JUST pouring gas into a system is about $120 BUT theres usually a reason the system needs a regas.-O ring is the most common but there could be other issues. Also a lot of folks do "just" regas but forget that oil is also needing sorting.
tony9,
Jun 7, 8:03am
To simply replace refridgerant could be as cheap as $100 but any reputable company will refuse to do that, the original issue will remain.
To check for leaks, remove old refrigerant, flush/clean system, replace filter dryer, vacuum down, add oil and refrigerant, test and check for leaks, maybe over $1,000 at a good place. That assumes no fault is found, like a stuffed compressor.
tamarillo,
Jun 7, 8:07am
I had my old falcon system tested, then regased around six months ago at about 140 for mobile service in nelson.
_peas,
Jun 7, 8:13am
AC pump bearings noisy so contemplating replacing with 2nd hand unit and getting regassed. or just leave it as it. I never use it anyway but I can't just bypass pump with a shorter drive belt as the angle wouldn't work on the idler bearing.
intrade,
Jun 7, 8:30am
if its a older car you can just uplug the compressors AC clutch and be done with it
. so what is the small dispute? you said?
_peas,
Jun 7, 8:34am
Whether or not to get it regassed, is it worth it. Mrs likes air con but I never use it and honestly the window does just fine.
intrade,
Jun 7, 8:38am
what car is it year make model?
kazbanz,
Jun 7, 8:49am
MATE--there is NO dispute. --You will fix it and regas it. OR you will not hear the end of it. Mind you iif its compressor bearings why not fit a new set to existing compressor and carry on happiness filled.
intrade,
Jun 7, 8:50am
_peas post #4 is the professional answer to your question. I am looking in to aircon since a wile for part of getting upskilled for that also, becoming a aircon guy is not on my plans but knowing how it works is a must for diagnosing modern cars and i need to know so i can spot a moron who claims to be a professional whom is clearly is anything but. You read post 4 it contains fully professinioal answers. quote reputable company will refuse to do that, the original issue will remain quote end. if you find somone regassing it means you take it to some moron. whom did learn his trade from Dagobert duck $$$$ in his eyes.
intrade,
Jun 7, 8:51am
the question is is it the clutch bearing on the compressor because that will grind even with the ac disconecetd till it seezes up peteb2 had that one on his caldina i recall. answer post. 9 please.
_peas,
Jun 7, 9:12am
The pulley fell right off my old Caldina! Bolt went west while I was driving it. Fortunately battery was up to getting me somewhere safe. I can't see it wobbling on this one. It is more a rattle like its full of ball bearings than a grind. Something loose that doesn't really change whether the AC is on or not so maybe valid point re the clutch. Kazbanz I can be pretty stubborn and just as deaf at times.
trumptrader,
Jun 8, 5:29pm
just replaced my ac pump in my pulsar because of the bearing. sounds alot nicer and i wont bother regassing
madaboutimps,
Jul 13, 6:44pm
As said in previous posts, re gassing won't fix the real problem, most common gas leaks are from a punctured condenser or leaking hose off compressor, not cheap to fix , usually high labour content due to the vac, nitro test and re-charge, Have done heaps of these . I am AC fridgey tech, in most cases the " top up method" only lasts anywhere from a week to three depending on size of leaks. Absolutely not worth doin it. If you are dead set on getting it done do it properly first time or at least get a diagnostic report on what is wrong. I used to charge $75 for a diag report.
johotech,
Jul 13, 6:56pm
This: "Something loose that doesn't really change whether the AC is on or not", indicates that it is just the clutch bearing that needs replacing. If you remove the belt, you can check the bearing on the compressor pulley.
The system doesn't need to be re-gassed just to replace the pulley bearing, unless the compressor has to have the hoses disconnected and be removed from the vehicle, to be able to remove the pulley and bearing.
Usually removing the compressor pulley is just one nut on the front, remove the front drive plate, then one big cir-clip to remove the pulley complete with bearing. Sometime a special tool or puller, is required to remove the front drive plate.
wayned,
Jul 13, 9:30pm
I have a 97 pulsar, air con works, never been touched, not as cold as it was. Could it of lost some gas over last 18 years and just need a regas. It does still work, not noisy.
mm12345,
Jul 14, 6:29am
As you're in Chch, I was going to recommend http://www.vantageauto.co.nz/ as they have an excellent reputation, reasonable prices, no over-servicing BS, and first-class customer service. They would check it out, but based on what you say, I doubt they'd recommend more than a simple regas at about $100. But I see they're temporarily closed due to a fire and are relocating. Might still be worth calling them - if they're reopening soon, then I'd probably wait as I presume it's not urgent.
elect70,
Jul 14, 12:02pm
Remove the clutch & pull out the bearing , new 1 only around $15 -20 from engineering supplier . No need to remove compressor
richardmayes,
Jul 14, 2:31pm
That $1,000.
Is that $100 to re-gas plus 8 hrs labour to diagnose at $112/hr?
Or is it $100 to re-gas plus 2 hrs to diagnose at $450/hr?
Always curious to know how these eye-watering bills are calculated.
hamishcookie,
Feb 9, 11:38am
got my falcon regassed for $30 a couple of summers ago and it is still going fine
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