Just had my A/C system cheked out today.
The previous owner of my car told me all it needed was a new bottom hose (which i sourced from VeeDubs, Gateshead for £20). Replaced this, then went to an independant A/C specialist (Michael Gasgoine, Thronaby).
He found that the top pipe seal was worn & had been botched a little. The pipe was also full of debris from being dissconected for some length of time.
He told me that the compressor had packed up & off the top of his head quoted me close to £500 all in to supply & fit a new one, also fitting a new cleaner valve (i think that is what he called it anyways).
He did try to enquire if the compressor could be reconditioned, however after a phone call he said it could not :-(
So, now im left with some expensive food for thought!
Would love the A/C to work as it should, but NO WAY am i gonna pay around £500 for the luxury of it!
I have thought about sourcing a used item from VeeDubs, Gateshead... but if it didnt work or didnt for long i long, i would be stuck with a bill for Micheal Gasgoines time! He quoted me around 3 hours labour to remove & install a new item & obviously regass it & make sure all is well. The 3 hours equates to £99 :-(
Cheers, Pete.
