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Hi everyone this is my first post here so it could be in the wrong catergory if so, sorry. so im currently looking at buying this r33 but mymaon problem is that the aircon hasen't been gassed since its been imported (approx 5 years ago) and i cant drive a car without the aircon so i plan on getting it regassed asap but i have been told by a friend of mine that i could be looking at up to $2000 to get the aircon working again because it hasent been used in so long, but another friend tells me nissans engage the aircon when in reverse to avoid this and then another friend tells me the o-rings should be fine because its all sealed up and therefore the o-rings cant dry out. So now im really confused and need your help. I have used the heater in the car and that seems to run fine if that makes any difference.

Appreciate any help given

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hey mate, if u r serious about buying that car, tell the owner youll take it IF he re gasses it and obviously it is working, get the money ready, go with him to the workshop to have it done so he knows your serious, on that basis im sure he would be happy to get it done. Also, make it clear if the thing doesnt work after it is regassed your not interested or somthing along those lines.

G luk.

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Thanks Nathanau thats smart thinking, the owner of the car is my best mate so im not to worried, he is only selling it to me for $3500 so im not to fussy i am more or less just hoping to hear that nissans do indeed engage the aircon in reverse or that i should be able to get away with just a re-gas but im guessing its alot more complicated than that, im

Not mechanically minded hahahaha. I greatly appreciate your speedy reply Nathanau :)

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Hi everyone this is my first post here so it could be in the wrong catergory if so, sorry. so im currently looking at buying this r33 but mymaon problem is that the aircon hasen't been gassed since its been imported (approx 5 years ago) and i cant drive a car without the aircon so i plan on getting it regassed asap but i have been told by a friend of mine that i could be looking at up to $2000 to get the aircon working again because it hasent been used in so long, but another friend tells me nissans engage the aircon when in reverse to avoid this and then another friend tells me the o-rings should be fine because its all sealed up and therefore the o-rings cant dry out. So now im really confused and need your help. I have used the heater in the car and that seems to run fine if that makes any difference.

Appreciate any help given

Ps1Locybe

seriously dude, just get the yellow pages and find an aircon specialist in your area. call him. tell him what you just told us, and get an ACTUAL answer. it will take you 30 seconds, and then you will know for sure.

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Even with a best buddy, still tell him that his $$$ is waiting for him when he comes back with the A/C working!

If I was your mate, that's what I'd do for a 'delicate flower' like you.

I only say that 'cause I have none. Hehe...

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Almost positive it won't engage in reverse. Think that's a euro car spec. If the system is together and sealed up then it should just need a dryer(filter) then re-gas which should only be a few hundred bucks or so. Worst case if the compressor seals are leaking then you could prob get one from a member on here for 50 bucks if you look around. Unsure on cost of new compressor.

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never heard about nissans engaging the aircon in reverse.

The N13 Pulsar my cousins had used to do that. Never heard of skylines doing it tho. Also, skylines have a pressure switch such that if there is not enough gas pressure in the system, it wont throw the magnetic clutch to engage the compressor.

OP - since it doesnt work, assume the compressor is stuffed pay the price you think the car is worth less the cost to supply and fit a new compressor, regas etc. $2000 seems reasonable once you include all the stuffing around.

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