#1: Changing Aircon Compressor on GTi question Author: 206-GTi, Location: EssexPosted: Tue Feb 08, 2011 9:34 am ---- So it seems my Aircon compressor has kicked it in the GTi 138. I had a guy diagnoise it and estimated it would take 3-4 hours to change it and have it up and running (if the compresor wasn't contaminated) and 7-8 hours if the compressor was contaminated. I am still awaiting a quote from him currently.
Does this sound right to you guys? Seems quite alot of time to change the compressor? Iasked a friend who has access to autodata and it came up 1.7 hours to change. I assume there's other processes which are not accounted for in the time to change it. I know the engine bay is tight and changing anything is a pain but this does seem quite alot of time.
Has anyone had their A/C compressor changed in a GTi/GT/GT180 here?
I really wanted my Aircon back but seems its going to cost an arm and a leg at the moment.
Any help/ advice appreciated
#2: Re: Changing Aircon Compressor on GTi question Author: CD-B3, Location: Salisbury / New ForestPosted: Tue Feb 08, 2011 9:36 am ---- I've removed one in just over an hour and I'm no expert.
#3: Re: Changing Aircon Compressor on GTi question Author: Mr_Cellexe, Location: HertfordshirePosted: Tue Feb 08, 2011 9:43 am ---- yep, not an overly difficult job (esp with a manual/guide).
i have a couple of working spares if you need a replacement cheap?
#4: Re: Changing Aircon Compressor on GTi question Author: 206-GTi, Location: EssexPosted: Tue Feb 08, 2011 9:57 am ---- Thanks for the info guys, had a feeling I was being mislead just by the times he estimated.
Mr_Cellexe, I may well be interested in one of your spares if I can get it put on fairly cheap/reasonbly.
Would need one for a multiplexed 2002 GTi 138 with the usual DAC and CC.
#5: Re: Changing Aircon Compressor on GTi question Author: MutilateTheDead, Location: DerbyPosted: Tue Feb 08, 2011 11:52 am ---- I rarely trust garages now, was quoted £700 to fix my old saxo, all it had was a wet electrical wire so it wouldn't start! we fixed it for the price of a crate of beer (RAC man over road from my bro)
#6: Re: Changing Aircon Compressor on GTi question Author: 206-GTi, Location: EssexPosted: Tue Feb 08, 2011 2:30 pm ---- Yeah I know what you mean, I am the same, Usually have my mobile Mechanic come to me but Aircon isn't something he does.
Anyone have any good resources for removing/refitting the A/C compressor on the EW10J4, my manuals only cover TU engines.
#7: Re: Changing Aircon Compressor on GTi question Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Tue Feb 08, 2011 3:30 pm ---- I don't see any reason why it would take more than a couple of hours at most...including regassing it. Access is easy so that's not a problem.
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