V8V Air conditioning

[Gazza450]

Just as the temperature hit record highs my AC runs out of gas. It was recharged by the garage I bought it from about two years ago and has probably been slowly leaking since then. Has anybody tried a Halfords leak sealing kit folllowed by one of their recharge bottles? If so, is it any good and where is the recharge valve on a 2007 V8V? Thanks G

[bogie]

Not tried a leak seal kit, but my 2006 car did develop a leaky aircon by 2011, it was £600 fitted for a new unit

[Cold]

The refill valve is on the passenger side bulkhead, just underneath the windscreen/scuttle.

If the Halfords (or Ebay) leak-fix and recharge cans don't work long term then you're better off looking to see where the stuff is leaking from as you'll only be pouring money into the atmosphere, not to mention naughty gasses. I'd first be scrutinising the condenser for signs of damp and/or all round old age inspired crunchiness. They're expensive for what they are (c £300), but replacement is well within the remit of a competent DIYer.