On Thu, 27 Apr 2023 23:48:47 +0000 "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> To clarify, a parallel flow condenser allows you to use R134a and get > comparable performance with the prior R12 system. To clarify a little more, R-134A is not as efficient in its heat transfer in the condenser and needs either a larger condenser or one which gets rid of heat better. A parallel-flow condenser gets rid of heat better. My 1980 300SD was converted to R134. I don't know what was done or who did it (out in California). I don't know if it has a parallel-flow condenser. I guess I will see how it cools -- maybe a little trip to Las Cruces in July or August would show how good it is. Thank you for the links, Dan. If my car's A/C is lacking, I will be making use of them Craig > > On Apr 27, 2023, at 4:45 PM, dan penoff.com <d...@penoff.com> wrote: > > > > You have two choices: > > > > 1.) Find a shop that will do R12; or, > > > > 2.) Replace your current condenser with a parallel flow condenser. > > There is a company that makes them for W123 and W126 chassis cars. I > > put one in my 350SDL and it was a “portal to the Arctic” when I was > > done. > > > > If you’re planning on owning the car for a while, I would seriously > > consider going with a parallel flow condenser. R12 is getting harder > > and harder to find, not to mention more expensive. > > > > <https://klimakit.com/product/parallel-flow-condenser-upgrade-kit-w126/ > > > Parallel Flow Condenser Upgrade Kit W126 – Klima Design > > > Works<https://klimakit.com/product/parallel-flow-condenser-upgrade-kit-w126/ > > > > > > klimakit.com<https://klimakit.com/product/parallel-flow-condenser-upgrade-kit-w126/ > > > [klimafavicon.ico.ico]<https://klimakit.com/product/parallel-flow-condenser-upgrade-kit-w126/ _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
