A/C condensor leak..(solutions?)

[markalex73]

Hi everyone.....just had a/c engineer out to re-gas my unit....after he'd done it,,he tested it for leaks, and unfortunately there was 1 or 2 leaks coming out from the ac condensor.
What would anyone suggest as the best course of action?? Re-condition condensor from breakers, new condensor, or could the existing one be fixed at all? Basically the cheapest way, so that i can get it working fine again...Thanks

 

[markalex73]

Sorry,,forget to mention the model,,,,,its a w202 c280 , 97'.

 

[Steve_Perry]

When I had mine replaced it cost close to £300 quid.
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If you're looking to get a repair instead, I guess the best place to try is a specialist company that re-cores radiators. I'm not sure if they can repair condensors though as I thought they run under higher pressures than a standard engine rad? Hmm I'm not sure.

S.

 

[guydewdney]

how bad is the leak? sub pin holes can sometimes be fixed with a sort of goo that is injected into the system - surely the a/c technician should have advised.

if its the core that needs replacement it might be a nightmare... and expensive...

 

[markalex73]

well the ac guy tested for leaks with this bleeper tool, and it went off in 2 areas. Iasked him how long id have the gas left in for seeing as it was leaking and he thought 1 or 2 days possibly.
He said he could get me the condensor for 160 quid +vat, but he couldnt fit it for me as he didnt have time, but the guy he'd refer me to charged £35 per hr. Which i guess would work out dear,,,£300 + after everything!

 

[GregE240]

300 nicker is about the same as a dealer. I had mine done a few weeks ago, just over £300 all in.

 

[John Peerce]

if its going to cost the same as the dealer, then its best to have it done at the dealer, as this way you will have the part warranted for a year after fitting, plus a bill from the dealer will look better when shown with other papers when selling the car in the future.

 

[C240Sport97]

London MB dealers charge £90 per hour or so PLUS VAT. George Fraser charges £60 plus VAT, so it sounds CHEAP!

but the guy he'd refer me to charged £35 per hr. Which i guess would work out dear,,,£300 + after everything!

 

[markalex73]

yeah i agree. £300 at a dealer isnt so bad. i was expecting at least double if i was to take it to a dealers, knowing how dear they are! Ill have ot call the service department and ask them for a rough price i guess.