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[Jimbob]

cheers...was tempted for the cheapest regas I can find....more tempted now to try someone who is helpful 

[Andy B]

cheers...was tempted for the cheapest regas I can find....more tempted now to try someone who is helpful 

I think my re-gas was £60/£70, but cost me a new compressor 

[griffin]

Hi

While we are on the subject of re-gassing, again to some this will be a dumb question as its probably obvious but my Omega's now 8 years old and I don't think its ever been re-gassed? How do you know when it needs re-gassing?

 

[Jimbob]

Hi

While we are on the subject of re-gassing, again to some this will be a dumb question as its probably obvious but my Omega's now 8 years old and I don't think its ever been re-gassed? How do you know when it needs re-gassing?

 

basically things like fans running hard, but not supply cold air, with temp set at something like 18, you still feel hot.

They do lose efficiency so most likely well worth a regas.

[cmeonthemove]

Anyone in the Norwich area I can highly recommend Drivecool. Just done mine for £50 and has a 6 month guarantee on regasses. He also replaced the valve that leaked in the first place free of charge (I supplied the valve).

[griffin]

Thanks Jimbob,
Probably speak to Entwood as I'm near Swindon and get it done nothing to loose?
 

[Andy B]

..... He also replaced the valve that leaked in the first place free of charge (I supplied the valve).

I should think so, each takes seconds to fit 

[cmeonthemove]

..... He also replaced the valve that leaked in the first place free of charge (I supplied the valve).

I should think so, each takes seconds to fit 

Don't stop some people though 

[Andy B]

..... He also replaced the valve that leaked in the first place free of charge (I supplied the valve).

I should think so, each takes seconds to fit 

Don't stop some people though 

the bloke who fitted mine, told me I needed the whole pipe  :-? Common sense says that even Vauxhall would make a fill valve a replacable part without replacing a £100+ pipe.
When he came back I also gave him the new valve .... part no courtesy of andyc     

[sneakypenguin]

my condenser is leaking so that needs to be replaced before a re-gas 

[Andy B]

my condenser is leaking so that needs to be replaced before a re-gas 

I'm sure that there are cheaper places tha Vauxhall's Trade Club but ......

Omega Part Number Retail Price Normal Trade Trade Club
Condensers
All models                  52482789 £254.00 £235.41 £214.97

 

[henryd]

available here for £96    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VAUXHALL-OMEGA-B-AIR-CONDITIONING-CONDENSER-NEW-/310128926699?cmd=Vie

[Rob James]

Mine hasn't been done for 2 years; does anyone know where a good place is for this in the Sheffield area?

From what I've heard you are meant to replace the gas and make sure they put in some lubricant every two years. This is to ensure the seals are kept in good condition. You should also run your aircon for 10 mins every week to ensure the lubricant gets sent round to the seals. Please correct me if I'm wrong, I'm quite happy to not spend money getting it done!

[Andy B]

..... Please correct me if I'm wrong, I'm quite happy to not spend money getting it done!

Spoken like a true Yorkshire man       

[Rob James]

..... Please correct me if I'm wrong, I'm quite happy to not spend money getting it done!

Spoken like a true Yorkshire man       

I've been in Yorkshire 16 years now, must have gone native