Refill Air Con.... Where?

[cefilo]

Just a quick question....

if im in Brisbane where can i get my aircon gas refilled and how much is it??

I have never had the aircon working since i had my ceffy imported....was degassed before import

Summer is coming and i cant stand the heat any more.

Where can i get a refill? is it as easy as that??

Thanks to any of you who can direct me to the right path

[Moodles2]

What car, if its a 89-94, it's likely it takes R12 gas, I believe there is a universal gas that can go in it but is not as cold as old-school R12 (the current gas, R143a or R134a isnt compatible in R12 systems). I would guess the seals would have long dried and might need replacing.. if it's just a straight regas looking at about $100 (assuming the compressor still works)

[GTR-N1]

Any autoelectrician > get a couple of quotes if you like > get a leak test; but...

It depends on...

a) if your system needs to be changed from old R12 refrigerant system to the current R134a system

b) condition of your compressor

c) condition of your condensor

d) your existing system has no leaks thru dried out seals as stated by Moodles2

When was your car manufactured?

[mad082]

as have been said, lots of places will do it, and provided it is as simple as putting new gas in it should only take an hour or less and should only cost $100. i've had it done for less, but i'm in a small town. they will generally vaccum out any old gas before refilling the gas.

not sure the cost if it needs the conversion done.

[SilverECR33]

as have been said, lots of places will do it, and provided it is as simple as putting new gas in it should only take an hour or less and should only cost $100. i've had it done for less, but i'm in a small town. they will generally vaccum out any old gas before refilling the gas.

not sure the cost if it needs the conversion done.

$100 Bucks!! everytime and everywhere quotes me $200-$300. plz share ur contacts.

[Moodles2]

$100 Bucks!! everytime and everywhere quotes me $200-$300. plz share ur contacts.

The auto aircon place i pass everyday always has their "Regas for summer $100" sign out, and other mechanic shop franchises advertise about the same.

I once took my Pulsar in to see if the aircon could be fixed, needed new condensor, new compressor, new fan belt, new seals etc which ended up being quoted a touch over 1k (if memory serves right)... i don't think the aircon had been used on it in many many years

[mad082]

$100 Bucks!! everytime and everywhere quotes me $200-$300. plz share ur contacts.

as i said, i'm in a small town. but if you are in brissy it might be worth the drive up. only cost you about $40 in fuel. the place i got it done was called coola auto air. actually last time i was there there was a r33 gtr having the conversion done. the guy is an older guy, but owns about 3 or 4 toyota imports (chasers or celciors, 1 of the 2) and i think 1 has a supercharged 1uzfe in it

[cefilo]

thanks for the fast replies guys.

My car is a 1988 model.

Im unsure of what gas it is meant to use.

Looks like ill have to go see the local auto electrician to see if they can test it.

[GTR-N1]

If it's an '88 and hasn't had the A/C system changed to the new gas refrigerant, it WILL need to be changed now. The old R12 gas can't be used anymore due to it destroying the ozone layer. Some old dudes in camarofirebirdownersaustralia.com.au (and others) might have some of the old gas left but it's all hush-hush.

[fib]

If it's an '88 and hasn't had the A/C system changed to the new gas refrigerant, it WILL need to be changed now. The old R12 gas can't be used anymore due to it destroying the ozone layer. Some old dudes in camarofirebirdownersaustralia.com.au (and others) might have some of the old gas left but it's all hush-hush.

I just got my A/C checked and refilled, plus a second hand cluster installed for a grand total of... $80.

I'm in syd tho.