Re: [MBZ] 1985 300SD - AC - Compressor replacement ..

2008-08-10 Thread George Larribeau
] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 12:03 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1985 300SD - AC - Compressor replacement .. In a message dated 8/4/2008 9:04:38 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The compressor is an R4, just has larger ports that the orginal

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300SD - AC - Compressor replacement ..

2008-08-08 Thread George Larribeau
, 2008 12:03 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1985 300SD - AC - Compressor replacement .. In a message dated 8/4/2008 9:04:38 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The compressor is an R4, just has larger ports that the orginal and the manafold jost wont index correctly .. The metal

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300SD - AC - Compressor replacement ..

2008-08-07 Thread Peter Frederick
Those are the Nippondenso compressors used in the W126, W210, and W124 chassis cars (and maybe others). You will need to change the rear housing usually, as most applications did not use a speed sensor, but unless the bearings went really bad, the speed sensor is fine, and it's

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300SD - AC - Compressor replacement ..

2008-08-06 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 8/4/2008 9:04:38 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The compressor is an R4, just has larger ports that the orginal and the manafold jost wont index correctly .. The metal sealing rings come in two different diameters, as well as several

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300SD - AC - Compressor replacement ..

2008-08-06 Thread Trampas
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1985 300SD - AC - Compressor replacement .. In a message dated 8/4/2008 9:04:38 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The compressor is an R4, just has larger ports that the orginal and the manafold jost wont index correctly

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300SD - AC - Compressor replacement ..

2008-08-06 Thread Rolf
, August 06, 2008 1:03 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1985 300SD - AC - Compressor replacement .. In a message dated 8/4/2008 9:04:38 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The compressor is an R4, just has larger ports that the orginal

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300SD - AC - Compressor replacement ..

2008-08-06 Thread Mitch Haley
Trampas wrote: I just went to Autozone got a compressor for a 1985 Chevy 1500 pickup and then clocked the manifold and put it on. Worked great. For how long? Isn't the R4 the compressor that needs to be set up to run upside down without suffering from lube failure?

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300SD - AC - Compressor replacement ..

2008-08-06 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Wed, Aug 6, 2008 at 3:08 PM, Rolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300SD - AC - Compressor replacement ..

2008-08-06 Thread Rich Thomas
I vaguely recall someone at some point in the past saying that readily available (junkyard) compressors from some Japanese cars would fit the Benz just fine. Maybe not that model? --R Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Wed, Aug 6, 2008 at 3:08 PM, Rolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300SD - AC - Compressor replacement ..

2008-08-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
and then clocked the manifold and put it on. Worked great. Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 1:03 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1985 300SD - AC - Compressor

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300SD - AC - Compressor replacement ..

2008-08-06 Thread Jim Cathey
I vaguely recall someone at some point in the past saying that readily available (junkyard) compressors from some Japanese cars would fit the Benz just fine. Maybe not that model? Some Camrys, and perhaps some others, use the 10PA series. -- Jim ___

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300SD - AC - Compressor replacement ..

2008-08-06 Thread Loren Faeth
Yep, I think it was in 2006 I posted to the list the model I found an appropriate compressor on, and how I swapped clutches and made it work on my SDL. I guess I could re-post it if anyone wants to beg in place of finding it in the archives, if they are working again. At 10:46 PM 8/6/2008,

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300SD - AC - Compressor replacement ..

2008-08-04 Thread JFreezn
George, So does Rusty say the R5 is a direct replacement for the R4, which I believe your car uses? I googled R5 and I have to admit, I never heard of one. Jim in Phoenix In a message dated 8/3/2008 8:10:02 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Well I finally

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300SD - AC - Compressor replacement ..

2008-08-04 Thread George Larribeau
BAD TYPO MY FAULT ... The compressor is an R4, just has larger ports that the orginal and the manafold jost wont index correctly .. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, August 04, 2008 1:02 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1985 300SD - AC

[MBZ] 1985 300SD - AC - Compressor replacement ..

2008-08-03 Thread George Larribeau
Well I finally got to repairing my AC in my SD. I replaced the Compressor and the hose the connects to the compressor. I bought the parts a while ago .. ( before my accident, I am now almost able to do stuff again). The poets on the new compressor (GM R5 type) are noticeably different than the old

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300SD - AC - Compressor replacement ..

2008-08-03 Thread Peter Frederick
Can you swap the manifold from the old compressor to the new one? Often that is the only part that's different. Peter On Aug 3, 2008, at 10:09 PM, George Larribeau wrote: Well I finally got to repairing my AC in my SD. I replaced the Compressor and the hose the connects to the compressor.