A/C pain thread!!!

**aprr32** · 20-11-2006, 09:13 PM

Did you know
Australian delivered Golf Cabs with AC fitted in Aust(dealer) were turned on when in reverse.Thats right, the reverse light swith turned on the AC and kept in in good working order even in winter. Now theres a thought!

**Golf Loon** · 20-11-2006, 09:27 PM

I have a tale of AC pain too.

I have had two compressors on a shelf in the garage for a year and no-one has asked me for one. Then last week two people asked and got them at rock bottom prices. You know who you are

Then I had to call out the AC guy to regass the wifes new"" Toledo, "Just needs Gas" I think the guy said. Also we have a Mk3 for Sale that also needs gas. Kill two with one stone I thought. One call out charge, 2 working AC units.
Both proved to have broken compressors. Aaaaargh.
$800 for a new one, $300 from the wreckers. BAH.

Managed to score a couple of cheapies today though. I hope they work.

Just for your info too guys all 4 cylinder VAG compressors are the same, Golf 3, Seat Ibiza, Seat Cordoba and Polo up till 98.

**rayray086** · 20-11-2006, 11:48 PM

Thank you very much for sharing that Golfer! Fortunately my A/C is working great at the moment, but unfortunately, I don't use A/C much unless it's EXTREMELY hot. It just drains fuel and power out of my Golf and sometimes I prefer driving with the windows down. But after coming across this info, I'll definitely turn it on a bit more often!

**DubSteve** · 21-11-2006, 09:22 AM

To potentially save the car from spending big bucks on it. I guess you have to sacrifice the petrol and the power that it has, even if it doesn't have very much.

**rayray086** · 21-11-2006, 10:06 AM

Originally Posted by Mk3vr6

To potentially save the car from spending big bucks on it. I guess you have to sacrifice the petrol and the power that it has, even if it doesn't have very much.

Yeah definitely, now that I've come across this info. Guess I'll have to live with A/C luxury so potentially save on money after all

**Golfer** · 21-11-2006, 03:28 PM

For sure, a few cents here and there (best when on the highway because you don't miss the power as much) has got to be better than the small fortune i takes to repair the A/C...

Meanwhile i'm still waiting on the car. I don't think i'll get it back today, the bolt just didn't want to give up the TX valve. I'll let y'all know how it all went, if i ever get my car back

**Golf Loon** · 21-11-2006, 08:38 PM

I changed 2 Ac compressors today. The Toledo 16v one was a pr1k to get at, no clearance. The Mk3 Golf 8v was a breeze in comparison. Now I need the Ac gas man to come and gas me up baby. I hope these second hand compressors work.

**Golfer** · 24-11-2006, 09:12 AM

Ok, here's the latest in my A/C drama. This damn thing's making Chineese water torture look like a pleasurable past-time

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Finally they managed to get the TX valve out by grinding the bottom end out of it. I get a phone call saying that the valve is out and my car would be ready for the arvo (wed arvo).

When I went in, Claus told me that there was another problem with the system... Yep you guessed it - THE COMPRESSOR!!! Well, the compressor problem didn't show it's ugly head until the TX valve was removed and the obstructions cleared, then the system was nitrogen flushed nice and clean, and when it was time to regas the system, the pressure on the inlet side of the compressor climbed to over 80 psi!!! The valves inside have gone to hell, AND THEY'RE TAKING ME WITH THEM!!!!!!!! New compressor? $3050 RRP VW Gen, $1100 appx German A/M, remanufactured? OOTQ. My bill is skyrocketing to over $1800!!!

FOR GOD'S SAKE GUYS, LOOK AFTER YOUR A/C SYSTEMS!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh the pain...
John

syncro · 24-11-2006, 02:36 PM

You have to be careful with compressors as they need to be sealed as soon as the hose is off. They don't last long after they are removed from the car.

**DubSteve** · 25-11-2006, 11:19 AM

Originally Posted by Golfer

Ok, here's the latest in my A/C drama. This damn thing's making Chineese water torture look like a pleasurable past-time

.

Finally they managed to get the TX valve out by grinding the bottom end out of it. I get a phone call saying that the valve is out and my car would be ready for the arvo (wed arvo).

When I went in, Claus told me that there was another problem with the system... Yep you guessed it - THE COMPRESSOR!!! Well, the compressor problem didn't show it's ugly head until the TX valve was removed and the obstructions cleared, then the system was nitrogen flushed nice and clean, and when it was time to regas the system, the pressure on the inlet side of the compressor climbed to over 80 psi!!! The valves inside have gone to hell, AND THEY'RE TAKING ME WITH THEM!!!!!!!! New compressor? $3050 RRP VW Gen, $1100 appx German A/M, remanufactured? OOTQ. My bill is skyrocketing to over $1800!!!

FOR GOD'S SAKE GUYS, LOOK AFTER YOUR A/C SYSTEMS!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh the pain...
John

Dear God man the pain, the agany, hopefully after this nothing else will go wrong. Poor Poor Poor Soul.