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[jonny2112]

Just back from the dealers. I had the car booked in again for a recharge, at a reduced rate, and free fitting of the schrader (?) valve - thanks to everyone for the advice / part number, etc. 
Well, saw the car going into the workshops, and a bit later there was some twoing and froing between the mechanic and the service manager. About five minutes later the car was back on the forecourt. Much too quick for the job! What now?

It turns out that none of the available tools fit the valve, and as it is aluminium there is no point in forcing it, for fear of damaging the 'seat'. Couldn't believe it!
If I can find a suitable socket, they will fit it as agreed. So I need to start searching. I'm hoping to head off on holiday at the weekend, so will leave it until I get back. He reckoned it was something like a 14.5 mm?

So I'm home again with no aircon 

Maybe it's just not meant to be ............ 

[henryd]

Seems very poor to me that a Vauxhall dealer that has aircon service facilities does not have the tools to carry out a repair

[Varche]

I am no expert but that seems pretty poor.

Hope you can find someone who can help.

[Andy B]

is this the air con fill valve at the front of the car next to the radiator? You need a 15mm socket for the valve & a 17mm open ended spanner to support the uniion it screws to (other wise the union shears from the pipe) Pretty piss poor Vx fitter if they didn't have both those tools.

This one .......

[albitz]

Ballyrobert ? Bloody robbers.

[jonny2112]

Thats the one Andy and that was the information posted re sizes. Fitter said it was 14.5 or something. Dont understand. Can't see them not having a 15mm 
And yes Albs, Ballyrobert. Handy for TC though 

[albitz]

Went past there this time last week Jonny.Was on a flying (36 hour) visit to Bangor,so unfortunately didnt have time to get in touch.

[jonny2112]

Oh that's a pity pal, would have been good 
All ok I hope?

[albitz]

Visiting my old Dad who isnt in great health unfortunately.

[jonny2112]

PM incoming .......

[Victor Meldrew]

Hi Jonny, I was up at Greenaway Auto Electrics today to suss them out re my air con.  It's just a small back street garage on Lords Street of the Beersbridge Road.  To be honest my first impressions were low, but after speaking with the guy he seemed to know what he was talking about.  Without even seeing my car when I told him it was a Vauxhall Omega he suspects as I do that the condenser may be the source of my leak.  They will fill with gas to see if they can hear the leak and if not then add dye for £39.  If it just an O ring they will change and re-gas for £50 or if it's anything else they can order the parts and fit.  Price will obviously depend on which parts.  Think I'll give them a go when funds permit.

HTH