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454697819
20-01-09, 02:05 PM
My Compressor is donald ducked and I want to swap it and recharge the system DIY..

can it be done?

I can get hold of a SH compressor...but as for filling the system back up?

johnnyrod
21-01-09, 12:45 PM
Probably not worth refilling yourself, you can get a "service"/top-up at Kwik-fit type places for about £50. To do it yourself you need a set of pressure gauges and a very good vacuum pump, so you evacuate the system and remove all the moisture (very low levels or you'll kill it again) and to be able to re-charge, plus anyone with any sense shouldn't just sell you a can of refrigerant, it's a specialist job. Sorry. Fitting DIY should be no problem though.

embee
21-01-09, 12:59 PM
What he says. Forget the DIY recharge kits sold in some accessory shops, waste of money.

454697819
21-01-09, 01:10 PM
fair play...

Ill swap compressors over then get it charged elsewhere...

Did consider that.. it appears no cheaper to diy recharge anyway!