Taliska Posted March 19, 2011 Report Posted March 19, 2011 While looking under the bonnet I noticed that the aircon hose between the compressor and the condenser was snapped in half near the condenser end. How on earth that happened I cannot imagine - it's a metal pipe at that point! Question is: what else might that have taken out with it as there's absolutely no gas in the system now. Taliska Quote
sparky Paul Posted March 19, 2011 Report Posted March 19, 2011 The system should not be damaged, a pressure switch prevents the pump clutch from engaging when there's no gas,and hence lubricant, in the system. The pipe will need to be replaced and the whole system evacuated before refilling the system with the correct quantity of gas and oil. If the system has been open to atmosphere for any length of time, it's recommended that you replace the receiver/dryer too. Quote
jonbob Posted March 19, 2011 Report Posted March 19, 2011 I believe on early mark II's that it was a common problem for the pipe to corrode and leak close to the condensor. Once all the gas has escaped the system will stop working anyway so hopefully no other damage caused. A replacement condensor with mods is available and whilst the system is degassed should be a straight forward (if tricky) replacement jobJon Quote
Taliska Posted March 19, 2011 Author Report Posted March 19, 2011 Thanks guys for the info! Pretty sure the garage (not Ford) have damaged it while trying to get to the Speed Sender. Taliska Quote
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