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Malcolm_D

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« Reply #15 on: 08 November 2010, 22:37:48 »

Sourced from a local breakers from an Omega that had an aircon system in good nick. Andyc posted the pictures on a previous thread - last post was 28 Oct, currently about page 9. He also sent a pm with the part numbers etc which I will send on to you.
Hopefully this fix will work when it is regassed tomorrow.  :y
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« Reply #16 on: 08 November 2010, 22:50:43 »

I really need to say that I find my local Vx dealer very good in the light of my experience.The guys behind the counter seem to do their best,and on some occasions have helped beyond the norm. The last time doing me a printout of a parts diagram of the sump layout,which coupled with info from the forum helped me with a worrying issue of iron filings found on the crankshaft sensor.On prices bearing in mind that they give me T/C prices for genuine GM OE parts I'm well satisfied. My branch certainly don't qualify for the term "stealers" One little precaution I take (being retired) is, I always try to shop in non busy times.There it is, just thought I'd let it be known that some VX dealers do care :y
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« Reply #17 on: 08 November 2010, 23:00:56 »

Are you using the Evans H on Hunslett Road? If so I will make a trip across soon as the dealer in York is not part of the TC deal.
You have spoken of the helpfulness of the dealer you use before and to be fair the ones in York have always been very polite, friendly and helpful, it is just that if you state that a valve is leaking and it can be replaced for £5 you do not expect a main dealer to quote you £450 plus to fix the problem. Being a main dealer surely carries with it some responsibility for knowing about the cars you are claiming to be 'experts' with.  :-?
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« Reply #18 on: 08 November 2010, 23:16:20 »

I can never understand all this re the fill valves. It's been said here that people have been told it's all part & parcel of the pipework, as I have by the air/con bloke that worked on my car. It took me two mins to realise it came off when I stuck my head under the bonnet. As Malcolm says, the valve at the front of the car (I can never remember which is high & low pressure) is around £5 (same valve as an Astra G) and the other is even less.
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« Reply #19 on: 09 November 2010, 12:05:36 »

Well how about this? I've been through it all! 2 seperate (different firms) regas and degas,then finally got it sorted at a firm I used a few yrs back, the invoice reads, I quote,"check air conditioning system,vacuum down and check for leaks,regas as necessary,inlet valve found to be defective,order replacement pipe assembly,fit to vehicle and re-gas finally check for correct operation". The Inv total is £264.38.This had to be done in 2 seperate visits, the 1st visit they did attempt to replace the valve but finally had to order a replacement pipe assembly from the main VX dealers, this took 3 weeks to come from Germany, and although I can't recall the exact cost it was well into 3 figures.All in all Andy, it also has made me wonder about the valves, could it be some incompatability issue between them and the regas machines? The manager did make a point to me that it is crucial that the systems must be purged of all contamination and moisture,and obviously the valves will play a vital role in this.Anyhow the air con is now OK,and has worked very well it is important for my wifes health.
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« Reply #20 on: 09 November 2010, 14:18:19 »

Success at last!  ;D
Took the car to have the air con degassed, flushed, pressure tested and regassed, I received the call at 11 this morning to tell me that the job was done, all OK and the car is ready.  :D Not the cheapest place in the world but I am confident that they have done a good job. Plus I get a nice invoice detailing exactly what has been done.  :y
All I need to do now is get my other Miggy and the S80 through their mots this week and I will be a happy man!  :o
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« Reply #21 on: 09 November 2010, 15:54:09 »

Splendid news Malcolm. :y
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« Reply #22 on: 09 November 2010, 19:13:30 »

Good news Malcolm - Thanks for PM :y
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« Reply #23 on: 09 November 2010, 23:18:25 »

Really good news Malcolm, glad to know you've got your air con problems sorted.With regard to your dealer query I think my local dealer is the same as the York dealer.However when I approached them a few yrs back they agreed to allow myself favourable terms due to my past trade history with them.
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« Reply #24 on: 10 November 2010, 18:04:36 »

So it is not what you know but who you know?  ;)
Next bit of good news - my old 2.5 Elite just passed the mot with only a few minor fixes! I am getting happier by the minute  :D :D :D
Only the S80 to get through on Friday now.
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« Reply #25 on: 10 November 2010, 18:10:34 »

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Only the S80 to get through on Friday now.

A lad at work has one of them .....  on going project though  ;)
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« Reply #26 on: 10 November 2010, 22:12:26 »

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Only the S80 to get through on Friday now.

A lad at work has one of them .....  on going project though  ;)

They are a nice motor, great build quality but the auto box is not a patch on the Omega, worse still they are fwd  :P Quite fancy the T6  ;)
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