yes, well since we northerners lust after rust free southern beauties, don't bet on it. My LA, TN, TX 300D 2.5t has minor leaks in compressor, evaporator and one of the tubes. MB-tech said to see how long R-12 lasted, and he probably switch cover to R-134a. In NE we need AC about 3 weeks; tops. rest of the time the AC is just a convenience or a quick way to take moisture off windshield. when I lived in TN, I had mine on for 6-7 months a year. . ---- Gary Thompson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Though I'm willing to bet if you got the compressor shaft seal > replaced, you'd still find you were losing a tiny bit of refrigerant > from "somewhere else." BTDT. > > Of course you northerners may just not have enough temp cycles on the A/C > yet... > > > Gary Thompson > 1995 E320 > > > On 6/6/07, James Zavesky <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Also plan on the rear accumulators ( nitrogen filled rear suspension spheres > > ). A pair will run $200 plus oil. Book time is 5 1/2 hours on a wagon and > > you'll need every bit of the 5 1/2 hours. I did them on our 1995 E320 wagon. > > Engine harness was replaced. However the compressor was leaking and not the > > evaporator. > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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