New Mk5, Need some help (air con, power, rattle)

[bingbunny]

Hi all,

Just got a mk5 on a whim. great condition with only 75k on the clock! Although only after 2 weeks thats already at 78k (I do a lot of miles).

Air con isn't working so need a compressor. I have someone to fit it but just looking for the best place to get a compressor. Theres some on eBay for about £200 which seems reasonable...

The power seems to be ok once moving, but in 1st is just doesn't seem to pull that great. It might be that I'm used to fast cars and this is quite low power, but I've heard about some hose or pipe thats cheap to fit and could be the issue with power under low load...

I have the engine rattle coming from the lose belt or pully when the car gets hot, is it ok just to tighten or do I need a full fix? (I heard this is common)

Thanks for your help.

[caviarjim]

I recently bought a compressor from Advanced Radiators www.adrad.com very helpful, 2 year warranty I think it was around 200 quid delivered. Just out of interest are you sure it is the compressor? Have you checked the pressure valve?

[bingbunny]

I haven't check that no... I will get someone to look this week. I presumed that the compressor being a general felt that it would be the likely cause.

[bingbunny]

www.adrad.com

lm not sure thats the link you meant to post...

[caviarjim]

My bad! Should be www.adrad.co.uk

[Rob1]

Hi as caviarjim has suggested before buying a new compressor do some other checks I.e. For example is there any gas in the system.
I had a similar problem with golf and it transpired the pressure switch/sensor was leaking, which was lot cheaper than buying a new compressor.

[white91]

Does the fan spin?