IanS16 Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 Was driving up a slip road home and giving it some beans and i heard something that sounded like a plastic bag stuck on the front wheel. Pulled over to see what it was, popped the bonnet and one of the belts has shredded to practically a string. The belt has also cut through one of the hoses and it was hissing. Not too much liquid coming out though. Please see attached pics below showing which belt has gone and which pipe is cut. Quote
IanS16 Posted March 9, 2009 Author Posted March 9, 2009 Oh, I forgot to ask. Does anyone know what the slashed hose is? Thanks in advance Quote
Kevo Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 Ian, Just poped out to the car and had a look. The belt thats gone is your air-con belt (if you didn't know that already ). I'm afraid to say the pipe it has cut through is your air-con pipe too. Hence why you haven't got loads of liquid pouring out. Bet its green too!! Sorry old pal, thats guna cost you Kev Quote
MITZ@CougarStore Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 I can't see the photos... But I have a feeling, ZMANALEX will be able to help with the parts in question... Quote
Martin W Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 The Aircon Compressor belt - looking at the service manual ?? Does the fluid glow under UV light? Any way of checking? Quote
IanS16 Posted March 9, 2009 Author Posted March 9, 2009 Cheers Kev. At least I know now. (yeah i think it is green) Isn't it just a change of belt and pipe? Quote
IanS16 Posted March 9, 2009 Author Posted March 9, 2009 Not sure about UV light but its definitely green, you can see it on the bolts in the photo. If i was to remove the belt will i be able to drive the car safely? Its a my moms house at the min. Quote
rtbiscuit Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 parts shouldn't be that expensive but the air con may need re gassing. actually i think that pipe is just a moisture hose, to remove liquid from the unit. all the refrigerant is passed around the copper pipes. Quote
Kevo Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 yeah pretty much new belt (no more than £5), new pipe (rubber part) its quite a short peice, however you may have to buy the whole bit from nissan, or scrap yard - aka B&Q Definately the aircon pipe though Ian. You will need it regassed as its a pressurised system and the pipe you have split has one of the filling points on it, i know this, because i've just been out in the cold Kev Quote
Kevo Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 Oh and yeah, the car should be fine with the belt cut off. Wouldn't drive around all summer though <- or this is what you will look like! Belt is a 5min job anyway Quote
IanS16 Posted March 9, 2009 Author Posted March 9, 2009 Thank for all of your help everyone. I was in a right flap- scared that I'd damaged the engine I'm pretty happy that i can drive it home tomorrow now. Thanks again Don't know what I'd do without this forum Quote
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