Tired of chasing A/C leaks!
I haven't had working AC in my 535i for more then 2 weeks in several years so with a trip to Tenn. coming up in July I'm thinking about just replacing every 19 year old part of the system. Did the condenser last year so if I buy BMA's rebuilt compressor for $325 I can get out of it for around $1000.
Questions:
1/ Do I really need to replace the hoses? Do they ever fail?
2/ If I've got the dash/heater console ripped apart to replace the evaporator what else should I change while I'm in there? Heater core? Original but no leaks.
3/ To avoid the big expense & just replace the leaking parts has anyone come up with a fool proof way to spot the leaks. I've had the black light search done by several shops but it still leaks.
90 535im
02 R1100S, 87 R100S
76 R90/S,73 R75/5
Alfa Romeos- 65 Giulia Spider Veloce
& 66 Duetto 1600 Spider