Aircon Charge Valve leaking

XCF · Mar 20th, 2018, 12:55

Had my aircon regassed at Kwikfit. Or rather they tried but said it failed to hold pressure so they extracted and sent me away with no charge to have the valve sorted.

They thought it just needed tightening down - but I tried a valve tool and it would not reach. Does anyone know if the valve is anything special - or if I can get a new one on line to attempt to replace myself before going back to kiwi fit etc ?

Thanks

john langrick · Mar 21st, 2018, 06:56

Not sure if this helps, but there are people who recondition condensers but in my case I replaced the whole unit for aftermarket (eBay) unit, (nissens). Surprisingly inexpensive, but with a recharge £30+, well worth a full fix. Mine must have had a stone chip as was losing refrigerant over 6 months, diagnosed with tell tale dye. Of course the fill fitting is included,

Hope this helps

Mar 20th, 2018, 12:55	#1
XCF Master Member Last Online: Jan 7th, 2024 23:26 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: UK	Aircon Charge Valve leaking Had my aircon regassed at Kwikfit. Or rather they tried but said it failed to hold pressure so they extracted and sent me away with no charge to have the valve sorted. They thought it just needed tightening down - but I tried a valve tool and it would not reach. Does anyone know if the valve is anything special - or if I can get a new one on line to attempt to replace myself before going back to kiwi fit etc ? Thanks

Mar 21st, 2018, 06:56	#2
john langrick Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:47 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Southend on sea	Not sure if this helps, but there are people who recondition condensers but in my case I replaced the whole unit for aftermarket (eBay) unit, (nissens). Surprisingly inexpensive, but with a recharge £30+, well worth a full fix. Mine must have had a stone chip as was losing refrigerant over 6 months, diagnosed with tell tale dye. Of course the fill fitting is included, Hope this helps Last edited by john langrick; Mar 21st, 2018 at 08:51.

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