1990 Jaguar Sovereign Air conditioner/Gasket

1990 JAGUAR SOVEREIGN
72,500 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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PAULI PALM SPRINGS
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Two issues-oil gasket leaking..What to do? Should I have one that mechanic says he can get rebuilt?

2ndissue-the worst. I am living in desert. My air went out. Stopped. Service guy gave it a recharge & it lasted 3 weeks. Stopped again Have hot air blowing
Yes, it was converted. What can I expect to get air-do they have to put whole new system since car is l990 or what? Frantic, frankly, as on a tight budget, no way to buy or lease other car. HELP, please
Jun 6, 2010 at 5:45 PM
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Hi there,

With out knowing where the oil leak is i can't comment, if you can advise on this leak that would be a big help, as for the A/C i would first get a leak test done, this may be a simple fix if it is a leaking hose union.

Mark (mhpautos)
Jun 6, 2010 at 5:50 PM
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Do I have to go to a Jag mechanic to get leak test or can a place like Meineke do it?

re Gasket-leaks bown oil toward front of car. that's all I know....Mechanic says gasket bad and wants $900 to fix it.

Disturbed about both as gasket affects power steering..but AIR here in the desert-, my car is undriveable. Would you go to Dealer, a Jag mechanic or where? Thanks
Jun 6, 2010 at 5:55 PM
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The A/C can be checked by any workshop that does A/C repairs. What they will do is add a small charge of refrigerant with a leak detector dye, as it leaks it will leave a stain, i would get a second quote on the oil leak and a better description of what is wrong, just a gasket sounds a bit dodgy to me.

Mark (mhpautos)
Jun 6, 2010 at 6:01 PM
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Thanks for reply. It is the gasket that affects the power steering...

Re the A/c they did a test, saw that it leaked, charged it and it ran for 3 weeks. Not working now.
What am I up for on this issue since it's a l990? Do they repair the leak, or have to do a whole new system..that's my worry. Thanks
Jun 6, 2010 at 10:23 PM
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Do you know if it is the steering rack or the pump that is leaking/ this will make a fair difference in Price, as for the A/C leak, it may be as simple as a seal but we do need to get the dye leak test done to confirm the actual cause of th leak.

mark
Jun 7, 2010 at 1:53 AM