15-08-2013, 04:54 AM
Quote:Thanks for all the info you gave me on this subject. I got both the lower pipes made at my local Pirtek. I got the long one replaced in rubber all the way to the bulkhead connection to remove as much aluminium and joint sections as possible to avoid further leaks. Not all good news though, when the pipes were replaced and the major leaks fixed, it was then noted the the condenser was leaking but due the leak in the system prior to that, this was not picked up at the initial test.
Your very welcome but that was bad luck for you.
I spoke to a few aircon specialist and they all said the lower pipes and condenser are the most common problems on the 306.
So it would appear (also taking our two examples in consideration) if one goes the others are most likely to follow sooner our later, in which case you are better off just doing the whole lot and being done with it.
Did you change the receiver drier as well?