I believe Brian recommends replacing the aircon condensor as well, as any debris in the condensor could soon wreck the new replacement aircon pump - best check with Brian (Scooter) though
I believe Brian recommends replacing the aircon condensor as well, as any debris in the condensor could soon wreck the new replacement aircon pump - best check with Brian (Scooter) though
colintf
Colin Murrell
vin 00242 - Probably the only 260 to have driven the full Le Mans circuit?
MG Car Club Z Register V8 ZT/ZTT Rep.
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When I had mine done at Compressortech they suggested replacing the orifice valve as well. The old one they took off had quite a bit of debris in it so was a good call. Problem though is this valve is under the dash and is a dash out job to get at it. They also used a gallon of A/C flush fluid to clean the pipework. Overall not a cheap job but 100% confident that it was working correctly, no noise and cold air.
Dave Rushfirth
Empty garage where #138 used to be
Buy a brand new one from Aironline (US) by far the best than recon they can supply the Vistion FS10 or an equvilent made by the same chaps for LESS than the recon unit in the UK (inc import charge) send me a PM and I will give you all the info, in the country and fully charged, speak to Nick at Austins as to the quality for the product.
Supercharged
FS10 at a-aironline here http://www.a-aironline.com/product-p/18-10007n.htm
From Rockauto here http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,ca...,parttype,6628
Rockauto prices in pounds and has UK Tax number so no duty or additional tax to pay.
a-aironline $195 which is approx £120 plus potentially the import tax/duty
Rockauto £115 no duty or tax
Fear keeps you alive. Fearless gets you killed
Herman
Vin#076 pics, Black, modified and with 234 RWHP and 276 lb/ft (275 BHP and 440 Nm @ flywheel)
FJ1200, DynoJet Stage 1, K&N filter
Alfa MiTo 1.4 Cloverleaf, 170 BHP, Alfa Rosso.
The one that Compressortech pulled out of mine was from a-aironline and fitted just 12 months previously. It was seized solid. I'm not 100% sure that the guy who fitted it did the correct fill with oil even though I handed him the spec. I did have to pay import duty at Parcel force when it came.
Dave Rushfirth
Empty garage where #138 used to be
To all that have replied to my cry for help I would like to say thanks for all your information. Its now just a matter of sorting it out.
Keep it on the road!
Regards, Graham
Hope its resolved easily and cheaply Graham. Check with Brian about changing the Condensor as well mind
colintf
Colin Murrell
vin 00242 - Probably the only 260 to have driven the full Le Mans circuit?
MG Car Club Z Register V8 ZT/ZTT Rep.
MG Car Club V8 Register V8 ZT/ZTT Rep
MG Car Club MGF Register Regional Rep for Devon & Cornwall and Cotswold Regions.
MG Car Club MGF Register International Liaison Representative
http://www.mgfim.org/
http://www.two-sixties.com/main.htm
http://www.v8register.net/
http://www.mgfregister.org/
http://www.racethemg.com/ http://www.triple-mracing.com/
Member of MGCC (UK), MGOC, VSCC & TSSC (Triumph Sports Six Club)
Above all, make sure the repairer flushes the system properly. I've posted these photos of the "black death" before - the detritus left behind when a compressor seizes. The murky liquid in one photo is the first flush of the system after a new compressor was fitted. The other photo is the same liquid after standing for a week or so and shows what the liquid should look like. Even with a new condensor, flushing is essential - several flushes in fact - you don't want any of the black death getting back into your new, expensively-imported FS10 compressor.
VIN 206
This is definitely not her car...