Air con leak

[katkwak]

hi took my z3 to have the air con refilled but they say i,ve got a leak
but the condenser is fine must be some where else any idea is this a job i can do or do
i have to take it to be done if so know anyone good in the notts area

 

[hard top]

They should be able to find the leak for you using UV Dye.

 

[t-tony]

They should be able to find the leak for you using UV Dye.

Or using CO2 at low pressure.

Tony.

 

[mrscalex]

I wouldn't attempt it yourself. If nothing else you will still require the services of a specialist to recharge the system afterwards.

The Z3 has a fairly simple air con system and secondhand parts are not expensive. I picked up a compressor for less than £20 recently.

The only exception is the fan which can be difficult and expensive to find. Get that checked because if it's seized/not working it could have caused the pressure to rise and burst a seal in the first place.