'05 54 plate S40 Aircon pipe sheared?

Mouldyolddough · May 30th, 2012, 20:57

Hi all, just new here so go easy....

Last week my wife was driving our S40 when she heard a clunk and a metallic clinking noise. She parked up then called the AA to assess the problem as there were no warning lights lit on the dash. The AA guy identified the problem as being the aircon pipe having sheared just as it connects to the compressor. Instead of securing the dangling pipe, he decided to hack at the rubber hose that connects to the steel pipe. After taking it to an aircon specialist today, I am now facing a £350 bill for two pipes instead of one, a regas and labour. I will be pursuing the AA for compensation for the actions of their mechanic causing more damage than was necessary.

I am just looking for people's opinions on my situation before I go to town on the AA. Is this a common problem with Volvo aircon systems, as Volvo seem to be out of supply of these pipes until 26/6/12. There seems to be a big demand for them. They do have the rubber hose in stock as they don't have to replace them very often, it would seem.

Thanks.

stevo48 · May 31st, 2012, 00:09

First time I have ever heard of anything like that happening and I have been a member of this forum since 2007.

Mouldyolddough · May 31st, 2012, 09:27

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Originally Posted by stevo48

First time I have ever heard of anything like that happening and I have been a member of this forum since 2007.

I was very surprised myself when I saw the state of the hack job that had been done on the hose. I am not best pleased at the mess they have made.

copperknob · Jun 13th, 2012, 20:58

hi ive replaces 2 pipes not very common mostly condensor faults due to poor components

copperknob · Jun 13th, 2012, 21:00

other thought go to scrappy get 2nd hand pipe and seals fit yourself then take to kwik fit to regas it cheapest way ma friend

Daim · Jun 13th, 2012, 21:08

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Originally Posted by stevo48

First time I have ever heard of anything like that happening and I have been a member of this forum since 2007.

I've had exactly the same issue and it was very costy. Rather common here too.

My pipe that sheared though was an aluminium pipe.

May 30th, 2012, 20:57	#1
Mouldyolddough New Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2018 09:50 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Stirling	'05 54 plate S40 Aircon pipe sheared? Hi all, just new here so go easy.... Last week my wife was driving our S40 when she heard a clunk and a metallic clinking noise. She parked up then called the AA to assess the problem as there were no warning lights lit on the dash. The AA guy identified the problem as being the aircon pipe having sheared just as it connects to the compressor. Instead of securing the dangling pipe, he decided to hack at the rubber hose that connects to the steel pipe. After taking it to an aircon specialist today, I am now facing a £350 bill for two pipes instead of one, a regas and labour. I will be pursuing the AA for compensation for the actions of their mechanic causing more damage than was necessary. I am just looking for people's opinions on my situation before I go to town on the AA. Is this a common problem with Volvo aircon systems, as Volvo seem to be out of supply of these pipes until 26/6/12. There seems to be a big demand for them. They do have the rubber hose in stock as they don't have to replace them very often, it would seem. Thanks.

May 31st, 2012, 00:09	#2
stevo48 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 9th, 2020 20:08 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Halifax West yorkshire	First time I have ever heard of anything like that happening and I have been a member of this forum since 2007.

Jun 13th, 2012, 20:58	#4
copperknob Senior Member Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2012 07:57 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: scotland	hi ive replaces 2 pipes not very common mostly condensor faults due to poor components

Jun 13th, 2012, 21:00	#5
copperknob Senior Member Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2012 07:57 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: scotland	other thought go to scrappy get 2nd hand pipe and seals fit yourself then take to kwik fit to regas it cheapest way ma friend

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