CAr air conditioning... - SV650.org

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.

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!

20-01-09, 02:05 PM	#1
454697819 Guest Posts: n/a	CAr air conditioning... 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?

21-01-09, 12:45 PM	#2
johnnyrod Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Doncaster, oop norf Posts: 2,128	Re: CAr air conditioning... 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.

21-01-09, 12:59 PM	#3
embee Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 2,802	Re: CAr air conditioning... What he says. Forget the DIY recharge kits sold in some accessory shops, waste of money. __________________ "Artificial Intelligence is no match for natural stupidity"

21-01-09, 01:10 PM	#4
454697819 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: CAr air conditioning... fair play... Ill swap compressors over then get it charged elsewhere... Did consider that.. it appears no cheaper to diy recharge anyway!

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