Noisly air con QPV

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JonnyCJ

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When I switch on my air con I get a noise that sounds like a dodgy bearing. Should I stop using it and can the bearing be replaced ?

Is it an engine out jobby, or two bolts in an easy accessible place and 10 mins labour ?

Cheers

Jonny
 
hodroyd

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I would get it checked for gas, you may be out, or about to be..!! A refill will also include oil for the pump which could be a bit dry if low levels..!! Usually only about £45 or so..!!
 
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hodroyd said:
I would get it checked for gas, you may be out, or about to be..!! A refill will also include oil for the pump which could be a bit dry if low levels..!! Usually only about £45 or so..!!
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I charge £35.
 
mowlas

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If it's the AC Compressor and your car is out of warranty, could be fairly expensive. This is a warrantable item.
 
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2005 QP on a private sale, so no warranty. Will see how the regas goes and update accordingly !

I'm a little far away for a £35 regas but nice to know the ball park to aim for.

Eurospares are doing new OEM compressors at around £900, I'm going to make it my mission to find one considerably cheaper !

Cheers all

Jonny
 
AndyG

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Known problem, it will be the nose bearing that has spun on the casing, it will mean having the pump rebuilt with a good used front casing, just had mine done @ moto climate in Warwick £250 + vat


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Thanks - but all for a 3200 and I've got a QP 2005 4.2. Can find OEM 3200 and 4.2 Spyder for 400 euros, just the QP evading me !
 
hodroyd

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I had to have a new AC Compressor on my 4200, mega bucks for what they are if you get OE and they are not easy to come by. Try the gas/oil first and keep your fingers crossed..!!
 
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JonnyCJ said:
Thanks - but all for a 3200 and I've got a QP 2005 4.2. Can find OEM 3200 and 4.2 Spyder for 400 euros, just the QP evading me !
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Try compressor express. They are in Hungary. One of our lads just purchased from them at around 800 Aussie versus 2000 from the dealer. Original equipment fast great service. I think we posted something on here recently.
 
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Yes I've got an early 06 QP, I have full workshop facilities so did the work myself, however it is a bit of a pig to remove as the rear bolts and pipe work are hard to get at, I also changed the drier as a matter of course, i would suggest a dealer/specialist would charge about 4 hours labour, the turn around for the recon of my pump was about 3 days, that includes them finding me a good core casing, which along with a reasonable £250 + vat bill I thought was good value.


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