Air Con Re-gassing??

[P17 TOO]

Just wondering what work would actually be done when you do this on a 172?? Would any parts of the car need to be removed to do this or is it straight foward and easy to get to under the bonnet?? How long would it take to do it???

I'm asking because mine needs re-gassing/possibly has a leak and I don't really want to be taking it to a garage I don't know if taking parts off the car such as the front bumper is involved!

Thanks

 

[bmh.01]

No both ports are easily accessible.

 

[jimjim150]

You can buy re-gassing kits and DIY it so it's generally pretty easy to get to, though I would probably recommend getting it done properly as air-con gas isn't the nicest stuff, also buy cheap - buy twice etc.

 

[Rob]

Don't try to do it yourself, if it has lost all the gas it has more than likely had a leak anyway.

Take it to kwik fit, they'll vaccume the system and pressure test it.

If it fails the pressure test they run a dye through and try to find it (you can then fix it).

Up til this point, everything is free too btw.

If the system passes the pressure test, it'll be regassed and you'll be charged. Sorted.

 

[P17 TOO]

Are Kwik Fit ok then for this sort of work as I thought they had a s**t rep for things???

 

[Benny06]

Been meaning to get mine regassed since I got it. Stealers quoted me £49 odd. What do kwik fit charge?

 

[bmh.01]

Are Kwik Fit ok then for this sort of work as I thought they had a s**t rep for things???

I wouldn't trust them to scratch their own arse let along do a decent regas. See if you can get a mobile dude to come do it for you. Get to watch and keep and eye then.