Aircon leak from radiator

[jakex181]

Washed my car today and could hear a very quiet sound coming from the front end, on closure inspection i could see bubbles forming around the top right of the air con radiator around a white cap with a hex socket in the top, i tried to tighten it but it was too tight. Not sure what to do, looking for some advice. Cheers

[jakex181]

My cars going into the garage tomorow, just wondering if anyone else has had a leak from this part of the condenser and whether it can be fixed? Id rather find out here first that way if they say it needs a whole new condenser ill know if theyre having me on. Cheers

[xjay1337]

I have heard this happening before , I think a guy who I enabled cruise control for mentioned it. Said he had to have a new AC rad.

[jakex181]

That seems crazy, hopefully they can re seal the leak otherwise this is going to be expensive :/

[doylebros]

Depending on which AC system is installed within the vehicle you can get this kit

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aircon-dryer-insert-1K0298403A-various-VW-Audi-Skoda-SEAT-New-genuine-part/121095766799?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D25293%26meid%3D9ed6f8f765314f66bf3d1af561b2cffe%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D10621%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D131193258901

This includes the seals for that location.

[jakex181]

Does the AC dryer go undeneath that cap?  Thanks for the help!

[Stamanatic]

I had this exactly too with the bubbles in that spot, had no gas left, so got it refilled and leak tested but no leaks were coming through, all the gas was gone as well. But so far a few months later the ac is still cold! I see that repair kit but you can also buy a whole complete after market rad for a little bit more than that!

[jakex181]

hmm maybe ill take it to get regassed and see if mine is the same, seems weird that it leaked but when tested was fine :/ cheers mate!