Air con leak

[Jizzlobber]

S'up

Took the 182 to ATS today to get a re-gas and within seconds of starting they called me over to tell me there was a leak in the system (which was clearly audible) and that in order to fix it requires basically dismantling the front of the car.

There has also been a small wet patch under the car on the drive which at first I though was oil but that seems to be ok - would it be coolant?

I can only assume this is going to cost plenty. Anyone recommend anywhere Staffordshire way that can the the job for less than a franchise type gaff like ATS?

Cheers

 

[R3k1355]

You wanna figure out if that wet patch is a coolant leak first, before worrying about the AC system.

 

[Jizzlobber]

It's due an oil change anyway so I'll get other potential leaks looked at then.

 

[clioben182]

Give car and rally services a call, they are in stafford, mention me, Ben from the ambulance service. They may not do a/c but they will sort you out.

 

[Le Baguette]

Leaking radiator and air con condenser?
They are both quite exposed to rocks and other debris so it's a really common fault.

 

[Jizzlobber]

Presumably "common" doesn't equal "cheap to repair"?

Also, I haven't used the air con for a couple of days (seeing as it wasn't working anyway) and the leaking on the drive seems to have stopped.

 

[clioben182]

Presumably "common" doesn't equal "cheap to repair"?

Also, I haven't used the air con for a couple of days (seeing as it wasn't working anyway) and the leaking on the drive seems to have stopped.

Was the fluid bright green?

 

[Jizzlobber]

No, just a dark stain on the drive. No idea what it was or, more importantly, why it's stopped.