I've had a quick google, but no joy, so...
Anyone know where the re-gassing points are for the A/C on a Peugeot 306?
I'm going to buy one of those cans of DIY refridgerant (I understand Carl
had some success with one), but I need to know where to plug it in...

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Conor - 10 May 2006 17:38 GMT
> I've had a quick google, but no joy, so...
>
> Anyone know where the re-gassing points are for the A/C on a Peugeot 306?
> I'm going to buy one of those cans of DIY refridgerant (I understand Carl
> had some success with one), but I need to know where to plug it in...
Low Pressure: Pipe off back of pump that goes to the evaporator on the
bulkhead.
High Pressure: Pipe that goes from Drier to Condenser at Drier end.

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NeedforSwede2 - 11 May 2006 08:53 GMT
> I've had a quick google, but no joy, so...
>
> Anyone know where the re-gassing points are for the A/C on a Peugeot 306?
> I'm going to buy one of those cans of DIY refridgerant (I understand Carl
> had some success with one), but I need to know where to plug it in...
Mine was an old R12 system, I bought a high pressure cannister ( like a
very large sodastream bulb not like a spray can) of R49/R314 (drop in
replacement) and the correct valve.
Make sure you aren't trying to refill R12 with R134a. I will probably
leak and the valve on the cans won't fit and you will need more of it
when you find an adaptor.
Aircon worked fine after.

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Dave Plowman (News) - 11 May 2006 18:34 GMT
> Mine was an old R12 system, I bought a high pressure cannister ( like a
> very large sodastream bulb not like a spray can) of R49/R314 (drop in
> replacement) and the correct valve.
Where from, Carl? I was thinking of having a go at the SD1.

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NeedforSwede2 - 12 May 2006 09:56 GMT
> > Mine was an old R12 system, I bought a high pressure cannister ( like a
> > very large sodastream bulb not like a spray can) of R49/R314 (drop in
> > replacement) and the correct valve.
>
> Where from, Carl? I was thinking of having a go at the SD1.
From
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Car-Air-Conditioning-Supplies
Bought one of these with the hose included.
<http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ISCEON-49-R413a-REFRIGERANT-DROP-IN-REPLACEMENT-
FOR-R12_W0QQitemZ7984935348QQcategoryZ30928QQcmdZViewItem>
Not sure if that includes the hose like the one I ordered did . Might
need to contact the seller. Better filled as a liquid (turn the can
upside down). I used Kitchen scales to work out when I had put in the
right weight of refrigerant. It stayed in OK while I had it.
He does pretty much anything car aircon related including proper
conversion kits and pro-equipment.
Might not be the cheapest, but if it can be refilled he will have
something to fill it.

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Abo - 12 May 2006 13:33 GMT
NeedforSwede2 waffled thus:
> > > Mine was an old R12 system, I bought a high pressure cannister (
> > > like a very large sodastream bulb not like a spray can) of
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> Might not be the cheapest, but if it can be refilled he will have
> something to fill it.
Just mailed the guy... :)

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jossmer - 11 May 2006 09:35 GMT
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> I've had a quick google, but no joy, so...
>
>Anyone know where the re-gassing points are for the A/C on a Peugeot 306?
>I'm going to buy one of those cans of DIY refridgerant (I understand Carl
>had some success with one), but I need to know where to plug it in...
Are you sure this is something you really want to mess about with?
Do you know what weight and type of refrigerant you need to use?
By weight I mean the volume of refrigerant for your car?
This is potentially dangerous stuff your messing with.
Have you pressure tested the system to see if there are any leaks?
Otherwise your wasting your time.
Are you going to change the drier filter bottle?
How will you scavenge the old refrigerant? It is illegal just to vent it
to atmosphere!!!
Trust me and do yourself a big favour and pay a pro to do it for you.
Read this and learn and educate your self before embarking on doing this
your self
http://www.coolcaraircon.co.uk/
I recently had mine done Pug 306 Meridian 1.6 petrol
Needed new compressor, Pug dealer wanted over £500 plus vat. I got a
brand new one for £285 inc vat and next day delivery
Front pipe from compressor to exchanger was corroded, a common fault.
Pug dealer wanted £98.00 plus vat. The guy who did mine repaired the
pipe by adding a new section, £30.00
New drier receiver £35.00 inc vat and next day delivery.
The guy was top notch and fitted the new compressor and repaired pipe
plus drier receiver bottle. Drained and scavenged old refrigerant.
Added new compressor oil and dye so any leaks would be visible in
future.
Pressure tested the system for leaks. Then re gassed the system with the
correct weight of refrigerant and fully tested everything.
He charged me £60.00 for the re gas, pressure testing and dye plus
fitting the new drier bottle.
£75.00 for repairing the pipe and re fitting, including taking the old
compressor off and refitting the new one.
Start to finish he was 3 hours in total.
The system works as it should.
Excellent service indeed.

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Steve W - 11 May 2006 09:51 GMT
Likewise.
I bought a can of the halfords stuff for £17 which was a waste of
money as I had to get a professional chap out to fix a leak anyway. I
used Aircon direct <http://www.webvert.co.uk/aircondirect/> who charged
something like £60 + VAT.
Friendly service.
fishman - 11 May 2006 10:17 GMT
Aircondirect's website is the worst of late 90's FrontPage-fuelled
horrendousness!
SteveH - 11 May 2006 10:23 GMT
> Likewise.
>
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> something like £60 + VAT.
> Friendly service.
Yup, I'll agree with that. I tried the Halfords stuff, but have ended up
calling out a mobile guy - he's coming this afternoon - reckons between
£55 and £80 plus VAT to sort it.

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jossmer - 11 May 2006 10:44 GMT
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>In message <G%n8g.16193$mX1.10749@newsfe2-gui.ntli.net>, Abo
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>The system works as it should.
>Excellent service indeed.
I for got to mention that the link I provided was just for information.
I did not use that company. I used a mobile mechanic called Dave Wilson.
He works the Doncaster area of South Yorkshire.

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djimbo - 11 May 2006 14:34 GMT
>> I for got to mention that the link I provided was just for information.
> I did not use that company. I used a mobile mechanic called Dave Wilson.
> He works the Doncaster area of South Yorkshire.
Anyone in the Scunthorpe area, the garage/car pitch next to the automatic
car wash..
(Just down the road from Wicks) has done two of my 406s charged £50 +VAT
both times even though two years appart!
Did the pressure test gassed it up and stuck the green dye in..
I'm well chuffed... COOL.
djimbo.
SteveH - 11 May 2006 14:38 GMT
> >> I for got to mention that the link I provided was just for information.
> > I did not use that company. I used a mobile mechanic called Dave Wilson.
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> Did the pressure test gassed it up and stuck the green dye in..
> I'm well chuffed... COOL.
I've just had the bloke out.
We've got a leaking pipe between the evaporator and bulkhead.
Arse.
Now have to go and get the pipe ordered from Alfa :-(

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NeedforSwede2 - 11 May 2006 15:21 GMT
> Now have to go and get the pipe ordered from Alfa :-(
So 6 months to order it, 4 weeks for it to arrive, then they get to tell
you "f.ck off, it isn't our fault, we'll call you when the right one
arrives" when the wrong part is dispatched then.

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cupra - 11 May 2006 15:44 GMT
>>>> I for got to mention that the link I provided was just for
>>>> information.
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>
> Now have to go and get the pipe ordered from Alfa :-(
Make sure they check UK stock and don't order directly from Italy - I nearly
had a 4 week wait for a turbo pipe last year!