Re: [MBZ] AC BLOWS ICE COLD
No. It got worse fast. Wouldn't hold vac. for 5 minutes. On Wed, Jun 22, 2011 at 9:30 PM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: Now, after nearly $ 500 -- no A/C. That would have bought 50 years of biannual fillups with test refrigerant. -- Jim __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Hans Neureiter, Katy, TX '82 300SD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] AC BLOWS ICE COLD
Speaking of AC charging - My '89 Ford Van needed a recharge yearly until I asked the tech to install a can of stop leak I offered him. I'd bought several stop leak cans ~5 years before and held on to them. This was the 1st time I'd had a chance to use it and was surprised to learn it works! I was always suspicious of mechanic in a can but this time it worked. 1.5 years and still blowing cold! LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: Max Dillon Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 7:14 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] AC BLOWS ICE COLD Excellent! Did you flush any components or just repair leaks, new drier and recharge? Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!) '95 E300 283k miles (daily driving duties) '73 Balboa 20 (High dry until the head is back on) Charleston SC From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Mon, June 20, 2011 6:28:57 PM Subject: [MBZ] AC BLOWS ICE COLD 96F this afternoon, the 134 converted Mamabenz was BLOWING ICE COLD. It was even making condensation on the outside of the windshield at the base above the vents. I was impressed. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] AC BLOWS ICE COLD
Larry l02tur...@comcast.net writes: Speaking of AC charging - My '89 Ford Van needed a recharge yearly until I asked the tech to install a can of stop leak I offered him. I'd bought several stop leak cans ~5 years before and held on to them. This was the 1st time I'd had a chance to use it and was surprised to learn it works! I was always suspicious of mechanic in a can but this time it worked. 1.5 years and still blowing cold! That stuff can work if the leak is slow enough that you only need to recharge once a year. If you are losing the charge in days or weeks, the leak is probably too big for a stop-leak product to work. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] AC BLOWS ICE COLD
When in doubt, throw in some UV dye and see where it goes. Just remember to clean it good so you don't get false alarms next time you look for a leak. :p Walt On Fri, Jun 24, 2011 at 7:57 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Larry l02tur...@comcast.net writes: Speaking of AC charging - My '89 Ford Van needed a recharge yearly until I asked the tech to install a can of stop leak I offered him. I'd bought several stop leak cans ~5 years before and held on to them. This was the 1st time I'd had a chance to use it and was surprised to learn it works! I was always suspicious of mechanic in a can but this time it worked. 1.5 years and still blowing cold! That stuff can work if the leak is slow enough that you only need to recharge once a year. If you are losing the charge in days or weeks, the leak is probably too big for a stop-leak product to work. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] AC BLOWS ICE COLD
Ja,but not so much after you have to buy a new compressor. That is why I liked the hondog compressor adaptation I wrote up a few years ago. I think it cost me $25. Now, after nearly $ 500 -- no A/C. That would have bought 50 years of biannual fillups with test refrigerant. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] AC BLOWS ICE COLD
Lucky Rich. My '82 SD was blowing just fine as far as cold 134a A/C goes. Bought it in '95. Some 3 years ago that went south. I recharged the thing. Lasted 6 months (mostly through the winter). Couldn't find the leak and left it allone. At the beginning this month I couldn't leave it alone any longer. Found the problem -- Compressor seal. 1 new compressor $ 250 1 new drier/receiver $ 30 1 new Exp. Device $ 20 4 cans R134a @ $10/ After all that, pressures not quite right (300/barely 35), duct air not more than 25 F below ambient (~100). A bystander mentioned that The fan there on the radiator is not running. New Aux fan $ 100 (aftermarket). Now, after nearly $ 500 -- no A/C. Latest culprit: R134a conversion L/P valve insert ($ 0,25). And the S/M says: check for leaks!! Just like Marshall and the fuses. It's the small things that can kill 'ya. On Mon, Jun 20, 2011 at 5:28 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: 96F this afternoon, the 134 converted Mamabenz was BLOWING ICE COLD. It was even making condensation on the outside of the windshield at the base above the vents. I was impressed. --R __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Hans Neureiter, Katy, TX '82 300SD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] AC BLOWS ICE COLD
Now, after nearly $ 500 -- no A/C. That would have bought 50 years of biannual fillups with test refrigerant. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] AC BLOWS ICE COLD
Now, after nearly $ 500 -- no A/C. That would have bought 50 years of biannual fillups with test refrigerant. And by biannual I mean semiannual. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] AC BLOWS ICE COLD
Excellent! Did you flush any components or just repair leaks, new drier and recharge? Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!) '95 E300 283k miles (daily driving duties) '73 Balboa 20 (High dry until the head is back on) Charleston SC From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Mon, June 20, 2011 6:28:57 PM Subject: [MBZ] AC BLOWS ICE COLD 96F this afternoon, the 134 converted Mamabenz was BLOWING ICE COLD. It was even making condensation on the outside of the windshield at the base above the vents. I was impressed. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] AC BLOWS ICE COLD
Soap and water will help find that leak quickly. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!) '95 E300 283k miles (daily driving duties) '73 Balboa 20 (High dry until the head is back on) Charleston SC From: Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Mon, June 20, 2011 9:04:38 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] AC BLOWS ICE COLD They work fine IF the condenser is clean and there is no air in the system (and no leaks, of course). My 300D was so cold in the highway there was condensation blowing out the vents! However, I still have a leak, I suspect in the condenser or the evaporator. I'm hoping condenser, as I heard a hiss up there. Easier to replace. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] AC BLOWS ICE COLD
No this car had been done by a shop, and it looks like they did the job right. I dumped a can of 134 in it a coupla weeks ago, I guess it was enough to get it to BLOW ICE COLD. --R On 6/21/11 7:14 AM, Max Dillon wrote: Excellent! Did you flush any components or just repair leaks, new drier and recharge? Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!) '95 E300 283k miles (daily driving duties) '73 Balboa 20 (High dry until the head is back on) Charleston SC From: Rich Thomasrichthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Mon, June 20, 2011 6:28:57 PM Subject: [MBZ] AC BLOWS ICE COLD 96F this afternoon, the 134 converted Mamabenz was BLOWING ICE COLD. It was even making condensation on the outside of the windshield at the base above the vents. I was impressed. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] AC BLOWS ICE COLD
Still have to take the radiator out to check the back side of the condenser. Of course, at this point is wouldn't hurt to just buy one and change it, for that matter, it's likely crapped up on the inside anyway. Peter -Original Message- From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net Sent: Jun 21, 2011 6:56 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] AC BLOWS ICE COLD Soap and water will help find that leak quickly. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!) '95 E300 283k miles (daily driving duties) '73 Balboa 20 (High dry until the head is back on) Charleston SC From: Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Mon, June 20, 2011 9:04:38 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] AC BLOWS ICE COLD They work fine IF the condenser is clean and there is no air in the system (and no leaks, of course). My 300D was so cold in the highway there was condensation blowing out the vents! However, I still have a leak, I suspect in the condenser or the evaporator. I'm hoping condenser, as I heard a hiss up there. Easier to replace. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] AC BLOWS ICE COLD
? On 6/21/11 9:22 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: No this car had been done by a shop, and it looks like they did the job right. I dumped a can of 134 in it a coupla weeks ago, I guess it was enough to get it to BLOW ICE COLD. --R On 6/21/11 7:14 AM, Max Dillon wrote: Excellent! Did you flush any components or just repair leaks, new drier and recharge? Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!) '95 E300 283k miles (daily driving duties) '73 Balboa 20 (High dry until the head is back on) Charleston SC From: Rich Thomasrichthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Mon, June 20, 2011 6:28:57 PM Subject: [MBZ] AC BLOWS ICE COLD 96F this afternoon, the 134 converted Mamabenz was BLOWING ICE COLD. It was even making condensation on the outside of the windshield at the base above the vents. I was impressed. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] AC BLOWS ICE COLD
Rich wrote: 96F this afternoon, the 134 converted Mamabenz was BLOWING ICE COLD. It was even making condensation on the outside of the windshield at the base above the vents. I was impressed. Speaking of hot temps and cold air: My a/c works well, but a week ago when it was in the 90's and 100's, my a/c was not keeping up. I have a 95 124, so I am leary of the evap problem. At temps below 95 or so, the a/c does great. It froze me out this morning. But, I am wondering if I need to add some 134 or do some other preventative maintenance. I bought a can of 134 last year and a cheap low pressure hose/gauge. The pressure is around 40 depending on ambient temp etc. According to the gauge that is in the normal range, but approaching too high. Was is the low side pressure supposed to be? Donald H. Snook McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn Herrington, P.A. 300 West Douglas P.O. Box 207 Wichita, Kansas 67201 0207 Tel. (316) 263-5851 This confidential message may be subject to the attorney-client privilege or protected by the attorney work-product doctrine. If you have received this message in error, please delete it and notify me. http://www.mtsqh.com/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] AC BLOWS ICE COLD
Did you increase the engine speed to ~2000 rpm when measuring the low pressure side? Also need to set AC on coldest setting, leave windows down, and let it stabilize by running for about 10 minutes (but you can drive around for 10 minutes to get the system stabilized if you like). Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!) '95 E300 283k miles (daily driving duties) '73 Balboa 20 (High dry until the head is back on) Charleston SC From: Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com To: Mercedes@okiebenz.com Mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tue, June 21, 2011 11:02:12 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] AC BLOWS ICE COLD Rich wrote: 96F this afternoon, the 134 converted Mamabenz was BLOWING ICE COLD. It was even making condensation on the outside of the windshield at the base above the vents. I was impressed. Speaking of hot temps and cold air: My a/c works well, but a week ago when it was in the 90's and 100's, my a/c was not keeping up. I have a 95 124, so I am leary of the evap problem. At temps below 95 or so, the a/c does great. It froze me out this morning. But, I am wondering if I need to add some 134 or do some other preventative maintenance. I bought a can of 134 last year and a cheap low pressure hose/gauge. The pressure is around 40 depending on ambient temp etc. According to the gauge that is in the normal range, but approaching too high. Was is the low side pressure supposed to be? Donald H. Snook McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn Herrington, P.A. 300 West Douglas P.O. Box 207 Wichita, Kansas 67201 0207 Tel. (316) 263-5851 This confidential message may be subject to the attorney-client privilege or protected by the attorney work-product doctrine. If you have received this message in error, please delete it and notify me. http://www.mtsqh.com/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] AC BLOWS ICE COLD
Isn't there a different 134a condensor?If you got that, and the 134a expnsion valve, I think you;d have a made for 134 system ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] AC BLOWS ICE COLD
I think the evaporator is also different. On my '87 wagon, once I get the new head on, I'm going to try that ES-12 stuff the Jaime posted a while back, keep the r12 expansion valve (may replace with a new part). If that doesn't work out, will try a r134 expansion valve with r134. Speaking of the new head, machine shop reports that it checks out just fine, but they couldn't source the valve guide seals so I called Mr. Q to resolve that. Hope to have the new head later this week or early next week, still need to get the old head off though. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!) '95 E300 283k miles (daily driving duties) '73 Balboa 20 (High dry until the head is back on) Charleston SC From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tue, June 21, 2011 11:29:17 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] AC BLOWS ICE COLD Isn't there a different 134a condensor?If you got that, and the 134a expnsion valve, I think you;d have a made for 134 system ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] AC BLOWS ICE COLD
Fail! Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!) '95 E300 283k miles (daily driving duties) '73 Balboa 20 (High dry until the head is back on) Charleston SC From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tue, June 21, 2011 10:54:17 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] AC BLOWS ICE COLD ? On 6/21/11 9:22 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: No this car had been done by a shop, and it looks like they did the job right. I dumped a can of 134 in it a coupla weeks ago, I guess it was enough to get it to BLOW ICE COLD. --R On 6/21/11 7:14 AM, Max Dillon wrote: Excellent! Did you flush any components or just repair leaks, new drier and recharge? Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!) '95 E300 283k miles (daily driving duties) '73 Balboa 20 (High dry until the head is back on) Charleston SC From: Rich Thomasrichthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Mon, June 20, 2011 6:28:57 PM Subject: [MBZ] AC BLOWS ICE COLD 96F this afternoon, the 134 converted Mamabenz was BLOWING ICE COLD. It was even making condensation on the outside of the windshield at the base above the vents. I was impressed. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] AC BLOWS ICE COLD
For valve seals, ALWAYS use either Gen-u-wine MB from the stealership, or from Mr. Q or at least OE from Rusty. Never, EVER let a machine shop get valves seals for you. Gen-u-wine, even from a stealership at 3x the list price are a lot cheaper than a do-over. I think the evaporator is also different. On my '87 wagon, once I get the new head on, I'm going to try that ES-12 stuff the Jaime posted a while back, keep the r12 expansion valve (may replace with a new part). If that doesn't work out, will try a r134 expansion valve with r134. Speaking of the new head, machine shop reports that it checks out just fine, but they couldn't source the valve guide seals so I called Mr. Q to resolve that. Hope to have the new head later this week or early next week, still need to get the old head off though. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!) '95 E300 283k miles (daily driving duties) '73 Balboa 20 (High dry until the head is back on) Charleston SC From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tue, June 21, 2011 11:29:17 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] AC BLOWS ICE COLD Isn't there a different 134a condensor?If you got that, and the 134a expnsion valve, I think you;d have a made for 134 system ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
[MBZ] AC BLOWS ICE COLD
96F this afternoon, the 134 converted Mamabenz was BLOWING ICE COLD. It was even making condensation on the outside of the windshield at the base above the vents. I was impressed. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] AC BLOWS ICE COLD
They work fine IF the condenser is clean and there is no air in the system (and no leaks, of course). My 300D was so cold in the highway there was condensation blowing out the vents! However, I still have a leak, I suspect in the condenser or the evaporator. I'm hoping condenser, as I heard a hiss up there. Easier to replace. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
