Ford Focus 2.0 Ghia - Air Conditioning Pump

[Jock1953]

Hi guys, I have just been quoted £962 to replace/repair? a leaking air conditioning pump by my Main Ford Dealer. Needless to say I have not had it done. My car is a 51 plate. Any suggestions as to how I could resolve this problem any cheaper? Thanks.

[redcrx]

Try an local service centres rather than ford dealer?

[TonyV]

Ok you need to find someone local that does air con as an independant trader - who will fit a remanufactured pump and flush th system. When you get it fixed run it once a month - even in winter - most common cause for pump failure is front pulley seal leaking, sat over winter with no rotation,with the shaft rusting then when used in early summer abraiding the seal and hence the leak of gas

[TWR]

First of all Jock you have gone to the wrong place regards cost, any family run garage will do the job for you for 1/2 the price, start looking for a recon unit of EBay and the likes, there is a site called Euro Car parts check with them, type in your car & follow the online instructions, also type in 247 car spares F.O.C. give them your all your cars details details, they have a network of dealers mainly scrap yards through the UK who will contact you via your phone, there is also a site called Part gateway try them, other than that, check your local yellow pages for a Air Con specialist in your area.

[chas2008]

someone who specialises in air-con..just look in the yellow pages or on-line,many are mobile.

[AlBags]

I'll do it for £960 incl.

Take to local Aircon specialists. Teel them you want depressure, then re-pressure after you replaced pump.
Buy a pump from a breaker .. like here ..
http://shop.ebay.co.u...at=See-All-Categories

Take to small local garage/workshop and ask them to replace it.
Take back to Aircon place for fill and setup.

I doubt will cost you more than £300.

[TonyV]

Albags - you suggesting buying an unkown condition compressor "from a breakers" or a re manufactured one?

[AlBags]

You buy a guaranteed AC pump from a breaker.
Who needs a new one?!

[AlBags]

It's an AirCon pump .. not a brake caliper.

[Jock1953]

Hi Guys,
Some brilliant suggestions here. Thanks very much.

[TonyV]

Albags - did'nt realise that you could buy a guaranteed compressor from a breaker? So that they can confirm it's in full working condition and functioning without leaks, without testing it on a rig?

[razza]

All parts from a breaker are guaranteed.

[AlBags]

Yes ... Not all places are like dirty, muddy old boneyards these days ...
http://www.intapart.com/

[Jock1953]

Hi guys,
Thanks again for the links. Some fascinating stuff here. I am glad you have shared your knowledge with me. It will save me quite a bit. Jock

[AlBags]

Just find your local friendly Air Con place.
My local does small quick jobs for cash .. maybe £50 for a recharge.