The main pipe has ruptured at its weakest point. Although I re-secured it a few years ago (it came loose and the steering knuckle gouged it slightly resulting in some damage to the outer core). Over time this weakest point continued to weaken to the point of rupture. It looks like I have two options, separate the body from the chassis by an inch or so to replace like for like or go for Jon Harvey's coupled version although I'm not sure how/where this is routed at this stage. Any thoughts? Chris _____ From: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of welmoedj Sent: 30 June 2009 16:47 To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [DML] Re: Aircon failure plus R134a capacity query --- In dmcnews@yahoogroups <mailto:dmcnews%40yahoogroups.com> .com, "Chris Hawes" <christopherhawes@...> wrote: > Crucially I need to know the correct capacity for R134a is it 950 grams? > That a figure that will do (actually I calculated it to be 960 grams at the time of my car's conversion). Did you also add fluor to the refrigerant? That is most handy if you need to look for leaks (special lamp and glasses needed though). You may have blown a seal? Welmoed. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.375 / Virus Database: 270.12.93/2205 - Release Date: 06/27/09 17:55:00 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnewsYahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:dmcnews-digest@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx mailto:dmcnews-fullfeatured@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/