I understand it is possible to buy refrigerant Gas in small cans to top up air conditioning in cars. I am not sure whether it works ? Would appreciate any advice from someone who has used it or knows more about it. Where can it be bought from and in what quantities ? Are there any special tools required to top up a Vauxhall Vectra ?
There was a thread way down there -V- somewhere. IIRC the general conclusion was that it wasn't a good idea or even practical
I bought an "air con service kit" from ebay recenlty for about £40 - worked great on my Volvo 850 - AC now works fine. Kit came with hose, leak detector, refrigerant and lubricant oil.
Search for "R134a" on ebay and you'll find them.
Alan.
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Thanks for your very constructive advice and lead to a contact for this. Well done !!
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Can you please give me more details of where I can find this so called thread ?
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I just have you dozy pillock. Click on the links. Jeez
Hi Oscar
Let me know how you get on, I've got a Vauxhall Calibra with non-functioning AC so I would be keen to know how you get on.
Kev
non-functioning
Only about £60 to get it regassed including vaccing down. Gas needs to be weighed because an accurate gas amount will make it work efficiently.
Depending on how old your Calibra is you may need R12...in which case you need to find a lot of money to convert to R134a!
Will
'96....I can probably check the specs and see what it is, if it's R12 I'll stick with the windows/sunroof....
Kev
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