FTO AUSTRALIA

Ac is taking ages to cool down during a hot day. Is there a place where it leaks commonly? If not I will just refill.

On the compressors. Ive looked at 4 and they all the bolts that hold it together had come loose and slowly leaked gas out, normally tell by all oil build up at the bottom of it.

Lightly brushing soapy water along the A/C components?
Continuous bubbling effect can suggest a leak.

This ^^

Nah it's never been refilled before and I've noticed in the last couple of years the cooling is getting worse. Just need a refill due to age.

But does it commonly leak from anywhere?

Agree. Octopussy needs refilling

Can leak from any of the joins. The FTO system usually leaks where the joins are to the condensor.

Just open the caps to the valves, and check for leaks as well.

Mine was due to an old valve, above the engine belt.

Got it replaced + a regas and its all good again.

Got my system gassed for $70 working like a treat!!

anyone know a cheap place in sydney for re-gasing?

Won't believe this but all the gas has leaked out. The condenser mounting brackets are loose and started rubbing against the temp sensor bolt mounted directly in front of it. Bloody joke the way it's mounted. Whos got a new condenser for me?

payaya wrote:Won't believe this but all the gas has leaked out. The condenser mounting brackets are loose and started rubbing against the temp sensor bolt mounted directly in front of it. Bloody joke the way it's mounted. Whos got a new condenser for me?

Not sure if mine leaked, but, its hot air for me now, after 5 months or so.

5 months since last regas? A dye should have been added on your last fill so you should see it somewhere.

Ended up getting my condenser repaired for $30 and going strong.