Chaps,

 

Went to see a Z at the weekend and the Chap said that He'd disconnected the Air con, by cutting the belt, cos the pump was making a squeeking noise and hes said thay you lose 8 HP by driving the pump

 

It's a very nice car but I would obviously want the air con to work.

 

Can anyone give me a rough idea (parts and labor) what it would be to fit a new pump and belt as well as check and poss re-charge the system??

 

If you doný know do you know a man who does

 

Jeff perhaps??

 

Many thanks

 

Glenn

 

:D

For the compressor nissan want £770 pound and it takes about 4 weeks on back order from Japan. Pick up a 2nd hand one for under a ton. Belt is next to nothing.

Fitting appears to be relatively simple (simple in Zed terms is still not a 2 minute job).

Will probabley also need a new drier and the recharge. Not certain but think a drier is over £50 and the recharge could be anywhere from £50-£80 pounds.

 

A very good tool for bargaining with as there is near a £1000 to get it sorted so check the rest of the car and then knock the price down and do it second hand!!!

 

Zedhot

youve also got to think about the rest of the system, is the matrix ok? there are a lot on here (myself included) who have knackered matrixs, they are not cheap to replace and they are a PITA to remove/replace

 

hugh

Thanks Guys,

 

Made my decision nor more info re Air on required.:D