2.1TD Xantia Aircon Refill point

KP · Unread post by KP » 10 Jul 2006, 13:15

Does anyone know where it is on the 2.1TD Xantia's at all? R plate 98 if it makes any difference. I can find the charcoal filter and bis but the piping disapears down and im thinking the fill point is going to be the high pressure line from the compressor but the haynes book of porkies isnt very helpfull on this section

Also does anyone know somewhere near warrington that wont charge the earth to correct the hieght level of the Xantias as well?? I know its about 30mins or so from what ive been told but you need a 4 post lift to do it right.

Thanks in advance,

Will

PS could a mod PM me please as i have an old account i cant get into due to an email address change that i would like to delete.

mezuk04 · Unread post by **mezuk04** » 10 Jul 2006, 13:17

Nah you dont really need a 4 post lift to be honest, me and my mate just used a couple of axle stands just incase the car went to low and it worked a treat.

KP · Unread post by KP » 10 Jul 2006, 13:24

Any tips or write up with piccies on it at all?? We dont exactly have a level drive either as it slopes a little

AndersDK · Unread post by **AndersDK** » 10 Jul 2006, 16:56

Hi Will -

Changing account details is not a privilege of mod's. Only the admins can do that.
AlanS is our admin. Find his name - click on it - and mail/PM him about your account problems.

AlanS is BTW also our aircon specialist - by profession. But as all members of the admin/moderator team - he wont accept detailed technical questions in a mail/PM. That belongs right here on the forum 8)

KP · Unread post by KP » 10 Jul 2006, 17:21

No worries. Just looked up and he is in OZ lol!!

Ah well guess ill carry on hunting for some UK info as i dont like to pester people with work questions outside of work

AndersDK · Unread post by **AndersDK** » 10 Jul 2006, 18:36

KP wrote:No worries. Just looked up and he is in OZ lol!!

Ah well guess ill carry on hunting for some UK info as i dont like to pester people with work questions outside of work

Whats his OZ location got to do with that

As an admin of this board - AlanS is a regular visitor - and will happily submit replies to any question submitted here - right AlanS 8)

sub42 · Unread post by **sub42** » 10 Jul 2006, 20:39

He might be along in a little while Anders

Is Monday Pub night by any chance?

KP · Unread post by KP » 11 Jul 2006, 13:12

Its ok i have found the fill point, a little caked in dirt mind but guess ill trundle down to halfrauds when i get a free minute after payday and get a refill can and look into it

I believe its 300g that should be in the system? Can anyone confirm this?

And being in OZ means he will be a few hours out of synch with us lot.

Unread post by **RichardW** » 11 Jul 2006, 13:45

See my post in the A/C section:

DIY Regas

First you need to establish if there is enough gas pressure remaining to pull the compressor in - if not, don't bother trying to refill it - it needs to go to a specialist to try and find the leak. If you're near Glasgow, you can use the gauge I've got to check remaining pressure (if any!).

Are you sure you've located the Low P port? (don't worry you can't attach the refill to the wrong one - they're different sizes).

900g is more like it in the system - but there will be some remaining if it's still working (even if only just like mine was). Make sure you get a refil tube with a gauge - without you will definitely be in the 'dark'.

KP · Unread post by KP » 11 Jul 2006, 14:57

Yeah ive been thinking of the kit from halfords as it will allow me to use it on my coupe as well.

There are two pipes coming into the compressor so im sure one will be the LP and the other the HP line.

At the minute it does seem to cut in but isnt cold. it cools a little but barely noticable and i cant see a reciept to say its ever been topped up so im sure with age as its a 97 or 98 R plate its well over due by now.

Thanks for teh 900g info matey

Ill see how she goes with the gauge

Unread post by **alan s** » 11 Jul 2006, 22:11

The fill side is usually marked "S" for Suction and the other side "D" for discharge.
When running, the pipe leading from the "D" side will be hot and the "S" should be anything from air temp tp sweaty cool.

Alan S

KP · Unread post by KP » 11 Jul 2006, 22:45

Cheers Alan

stevieb · Unread post by **stevieb** » 12 Jul 2006, 08:26

Capacities for Pug's are here http://www.peugeotlogic.com/workshop/ws ... /acgas.htm

Mine was filled three months ago by the Halfrauds can method, and is still going strong now.