From: Mike G on
A/C is not as cool as it should be. Probably just needs regassing. Any
reason why I shouldn't use a kit and save a few quid? And are some kits
better than others?
There seems quite a selection of different types available.
Car is an E39 528i if it makes any difference.
TIA.
Mike.


From: John on
Mike G wrote:
> A/C is not as cool as it should be. Probably just needs regassing. Any
> reason why I shouldn't use a kit and save a few quid? And are some
> kits better than others?
> There seems quite a selection of different types available.
> Car is an E39 528i if it makes any difference.
> TIA.
> Mike.

Have a look over in uk.rec.cars.modifications for a thread titled "It's
going to rain" by Bob Sherunkle on 19/6/10 for info on why you don't want to
do this.


From: Duncan Wood on
On Sun, 04 Jul 2010 00:16:05 +0100, John <none(a)inuse.com> wrote:

> Mike G wrote:
>> A/C is not as cool as it should be. Probably just needs regassing. Any
>> reason why I shouldn't use a kit and save a few quid? And are some
>> kits better than others?
>> There seems quite a selection of different types available.
>> Car is an E39 528i if it makes any difference.
>> TIA.
>> Mike.
>
> Have a look over in uk.rec.cars.modifications for a thread titled "It's
> going to rain" by Bob Sherunkle on 19/6/10 for info on why you don't
> want to
> do this.
>
>

Exactly.
From: Bob Dodds on
On 4 July, 00:30, "Duncan Wood" <nntpn...(a)dmx512.co.uk> wrote:
> On Sun, 04 Jul 2010 00:16:05 +0100, John <n...(a)inuse.com> wrote:
> > Mike G wrote:
> >> A/C is not as cool as it should be. Probably just needs regassing. Any
> >> reason why I shouldn't use a kit and save a few quid? And are some
> >> kits better than others?
> >> There seems quite a selection of different types available.
> >> Car is an E39 528i if it makes any difference.
> >> TIA.
> >> Mike.
>
> > Have a look over in uk.rec.cars.modifications for a thread titled "It's
> > going to rain" by Bob Sherunkle on 19/6/10 for info on why you don't  
> > want to
> > do this.
>
> Exactly.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Can't argue with what's been said so far if you want to pay someone
else to do it. But 2 year ago I bought a diy kit off ebay for £34
which included a hose with gauge, a can of leak stop/lubricant and a
can of refridgerant. This sorted my sons car and it's still working.
See ebay item 180519572765 as they still sell them. The hose and gauge
have been used a few times since then to check family and friends
cars.

Bob
From: Mrcheerful on
Mike G wrote:
> A/C is not as cool as it should be. Probably just needs regassing. Any
> reason why I shouldn't use a kit and save a few quid? And are some
> kits better than others?
> There seems quite a selection of different types available.
> Car is an E39 528i if it makes any difference.
> TIA.
> Mike.

It is a better job to get it recharged properly, with it vaccumed out and
refilled with the right amount. 35 - 70 quid depending where you go.