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Location: Maidstone
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Common A/C leak points
I didnt think my a/c was working when I got the car, so got it vac tested and gassed at work a couple of weeks ago and once again its low on gas pressure, to save me time are there any D3 common a/c failure points?
Its got the rear set up as well so miles of pipework
So long as its not the front in dash evap
5th Feb 2015 5:02 pm
Barn1e D3 Decade
Member Since: 28 Aug 2006
Location: Mid-sussex
Posts: 2021
Mine failed in the condenser - lower left when viewed through the bumper opening. Others have also had it fail in same place. Also fails where front joins rear. Plenty of threads on various leaks under "aircon leak".2005, TDV6 S, Auto, 190k miles, owned from new, V8 Brake Upgrade, Nancom Evo, RLD protector, BAS EGR blanking & Remap, separate ATF cooler, changing all the fluids ahead of time.
5th Feb 2015 7:35 pm
BigAl
Member Since: 12 Mar 2012
Location: Bristol
Posts: 144
Ideally you need to get it nitrogen pressure tested. Check condenser in front of radiator, and pipework joint on nearside of car by compressor. Sometimes you can see oil around joints when they leak.Good luck
5th Feb 2015 7:36 pm
Allan_T
Member Since: 10 Sep 2012
Location: Northampton
Posts: 1034
I've found these to be useful when searching for leaks, you just need an appropriate dye.
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5th Feb 2015 7:47 pm
Barn1e D3 Decade
Member Since: 28 Aug 2006
Location: Mid-sussex
Posts: 2021
BigAl wrote:
Ideally you need to get it nitrogen pressure tested. Check condenser in front of radiator, and pipework joint on nearside of car by compressor. Sometimes you can see oil around joints when they leak.Good luck
Mine was visible due to the oil around the leak. Dye confirmed.2005, TDV6 S, Auto, 190k miles, owned from new, V8 Brake Upgrade, Nancom Evo, RLD protector, BAS EGR blanking & Remap, separate ATF cooler, changing all the fluids ahead of time.
5th Feb 2015 8:09 pm
allyv
Member Since: 11 May 2013
Location: reading
Posts: 46
front to rear pipes on n/s are common, leaks at joints can try new seals but best bet is to seal off at front or fit none rear a/c pipes (at front).
5th Feb 2015 8:20 pm
lynalldiscovery
Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
Location: Maidstone
Posts: 7274
Thanks for the replies, its up on the 4 poster tonight for tranns service, so will sweet talk van man as I think hes got the nitrogen bottle, might have a go myself and see what I can blow up
Ive had a quick poke around today but could not see anything obvious, but it was bloody cold!
I hope it the condenser rad as that would be the easiest.
I did try the search but the results were very varied, tried a/c, a/con, air con, air conditioning etc only thing I could find was the condenser posts.
5th Feb 2015 8:30 pm
Barn1e D3 Decade
Member Since: 28 Aug 2006
Location: Mid-sussex
Posts: 2021
If you do have to replace the condenser, do it the way (I think) Mikey did it and remove the front of the car (well parts of it). Easier than the way I did it which was to move the radiator towards the engine to make enough space for removal.2005, TDV6 S, Auto, 190k miles, owned from new, V8 Brake Upgrade, Nancom Evo, RLD protector, BAS EGR blanking & Remap, separate ATF cooler, changing all the fluids ahead of time.
6th Feb 2015 6:14 pm
lynalldiscovery
Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
Location: Maidstone
Posts: 7274
I never got time last night so will have to have a look when next back at work in a couple of weeks.
6th Feb 2015 6:20 pm
dlw
Member Since: 03 Dec 2014
Location: Wellingborough
Posts: 374
Mine is leaking from the dryer where the pipes bolt on, I bought new 'O' rings and might get around to changing them soon and take it to Kwikfit for no fill no charge to check if it worked.
This is cheap enough if it needs replacing http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301355532803?_tr...EBIDX%3AIT
6th Feb 2015 9:03 pm
malce
Member Since: 12 Oct 2021
Location: Nr Stoke-on-trent
Posts: 6
Someone saying about seeing the dye on a aircon system how do you get the dye in the system?
19th May 2024 11:52 am
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10732
Manufactures starting adding it at the factory.
Check the AC label. If it says UV on the yellow slam panel, it’s probably got it.
19th May 2024 5:09 pm
malce
Member Since: 12 Oct 2021
Location: Nr Stoke-on-trent
Posts: 6
Rear pipes are very common. I have just replaced mine on my D4. I found the O rings leaking. But a big leak I. The rear pipe across the rear crossmember/ axle. I had to order the parts from LR and fitted myself. It was a pain in the ass. But worth having the rear AC. But if you really not bothered. Blank it and save the hassle. 😂
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