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Dandyfireman Newbie
Age: 54 Zodiac: Joined: 11 Nov 2015 Posts: 2 Location: Nr Bristol
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Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2015 12:02 Post subject: Front To Rear Air con Pipes. |
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Hello, new to Pajero ownership and the forum. I have a 1995 LWB 2.8 td. I went to have the air con re-gassed, they pressure tested it and I subsequently find that I am missing one of the front to rear air con pipes! I'm told that it is the bottom one. Is there anyone that can replace this or tell me where I can buy one, and how much, or at least tell me the 'proper' name for it! I'm in the North Somerset/Bristol area. Thanks a lot. |
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emax LifeTime Member
Age: 67 Zodiac: Joined: 02 Aug 2007 Posts: 2277 Location: Purleigh
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Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2015 18:46 Post subject: |
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Hello
As far as I know you can only get them from Mitsi and they are a fortune. I have been through this problem and the solution is to find someone who can make and replace the pipes, however You will probably find it difficult find anyone to do the job. your best bet is to blank the two pipes that go to the rear. seems even if you get them replaced they just rot through again fairly quickly. Although I am told by he who knows, that you can replace with flexible rather than the ally. I chose to blank the rear and i have found just the front perfectly adequate.
If you can't get anyone to repair or blank them locally. The two pipes are joined with a removable connection on the chassis rail,, sort of behind the front wheel. they are just bolt on with a push fit type fitting with an O ring for a seal you can remove and cut them leaving enough to fit blanking fittings, You can then send them to someone who can blank them properly and then refit them yourself.
If i remember correctly You only need 650 -675 g for the refill if you delete the rear air con.
see you you with cold feet
emax |
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Dandyfireman Newbie
Age: 54 Zodiac: Joined: 11 Nov 2015 Posts: 2 Location: Nr Bristol
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Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2015 11:07 Post subject: |
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Many thanks for the advice. I'll see if I can get some made, failing that I'll cap them. |
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emax LifeTime Member
Age: 67 Zodiac: Joined: 02 Aug 2007 Posts: 2277 Location: Purleigh
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Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2015 10:49 Post subject: |
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Good luck with it
If you go for replacement I would opt for flexible pipe if you get a choice. I had the ally ones replaced and they only lasted about eighteen months before leaking again. I think the problem lies in the tight bend over the chassis, the bending must weaken the metal. Mine leaked there both times. |
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bigalan ***
Age: 67 Zodiac: Joined: 09 Jun 2007 Posts: 164 Location: Oxford
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Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2015 11:15 Post subject: |
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Long shot I guess but does anybody know of anyone who can replace / repair air con pipes within a reasonable distance of Oxford? I have the usual break in the pipe over the rear axle and could do with it fixed and don't mind paying cash and driving.
Thanks
Alan |
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emax LifeTime Member
Age: 67 Zodiac: Joined: 02 Aug 2007 Posts: 2277 Location: Purleigh
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Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2015 12:03 Post subject: |
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Depends on what you consider a reasonable distance .
The chap that did mine is about 120 miles from you. But he does know what he is doing. Knowing what i know now . I would have saved myself a lot of time, trouble and expense, had I driven 120 miles and got it sorted first time.
Intocool
Post code CM0 8TE
tel 01621 786519 |
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bigalan ***
Age: 67 Zodiac: Joined: 09 Jun 2007 Posts: 164 Location: Oxford
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Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2015 16:17 Post subject: |
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[quote="emax"]Depends on what you consider a reasonable distance .
The chap that did mine is about 120 miles from you. But he does know what he is doing. Knowing what i know now . I would have saved myself a lot of time, trouble and expense, had I driven 120 miles and got it sorted first time.
Intocool
Post code CM0 8TE
tel 01621 786519[/quote]
Is this a company or a guy who does it? Got a name and I might just call him.
Thanks
Alan |
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emax LifeTime Member
Age: 67 Zodiac: Joined: 02 Aug 2007 Posts: 2277 Location: Purleigh
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Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2015 17:02 Post subject: |
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Hello Alan
His name is Chris
He has a workshop. His business is called into cool
The address is
Unit 1 Sand Island Centre.
Burnhan business Park
Springfield Road
Burnham-on -Crouch
CM0 8TE
He is a very helpful and knowledgeable. and gives, If I remember correctly a 3 month guarantee on his work. I spent a fortune at Twit Fix and with other buffoons who don't know what they are doing, before finding him.
good luck with it |
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bigalan ***
Age: 67 Zodiac: Joined: 09 Jun 2007 Posts: 164 Location: Oxford
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Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2015 18:05 Post subject: |
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Thanks, will call him later in the week.
Alan |
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