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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: tunnie on 31 August 2016, 23:59:06

Title: Air-Con Compressor
Post by: tunnie on 31 August 2016, 23:59:06

Option B instead of replacing the 2.2 is I splash some cash and give the 2.2 a bit of love, one thing that failed about 8 years ago is the aircon. But i'd really like it working again, so given the compressor has not fired since about 2008 I think a new one is in order...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AIR-CON-PUMP-COMPRESSOR-OPEL-VAUXHALL-OMEGA-B-ALL-PETROL-/371144641521?hash=item5669f1cbf1:g:S6oAAOSwiLdWA7vh (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AIR-CON-PUMP-COMPRESSOR-OPEL-VAUXHALL-OMEGA-B-ALL-PETROL-/371144641521?hash=item5669f1cbf1:g:S6oAAOSwiLdWA7vh)


Any other sources?

Title: Re: Air-Con Compressor
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 01 September 2016, 00:19:21

Why do you think the compressor is kaput?  :-\

That's a lot of cash to splash unless you're 100% sure it's necessary.  ;)

Title: Re: Air-Con Compressor
Post by: tunnie on 01 September 2016, 08:39:07

8 years since last used  :-\

Title: Re: Air-Con Compressor
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 01 September 2016, 09:24:49

Mine works fine after a similar time out of action, although I've found that the compressor pipe seals are gone after fitting a new condenser and pressurising the system for the first time in years.  :(

Get the A/C system checked for leaks and gassed before shelling out for expensive new components, then you'll see what needs fixing.  ;)

ATS didn't charge me either for the initial gas when they found the high pressure valve was leaking.  :y

Title: Re: Air-Con Compressor
Post by: tunnie on 01 September 2016, 09:55:41

Thanks  :y :y :y

Title: Re: Air-Con Compressor
Post by: VXL V6 on 01 September 2016, 17:47:06

If you take the car to Serek for the clutch he does an excellent job on aircon servicing - on all Omega's I've taken to him he has replaced both valves because they are notorious for leaks.

A quick pressure test will soon prove if you need a new condenser - not a difficult job. Never needed a compressor replaced in any I've had.