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Originally Posted by DeliveryValve
No, The Parallel Condensor that I purchased from ackits.com is a universal type. Because of the position the stock hoses will not reach the condensor. So I had them made and they were probably 5 inches longer longer then the original. Also the fittings are smaller on the original condensor. The old one is a number 10, the new fitting needs a number 8.
You can use the existing hoses for Freeze-12. But I would definitely recommend changing out the condensor if you are going to use anything other then R12.
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The AC actually still works with R12 on my '81 240D, but I'm considering reviving the AC on my '82 240D, which hasn't worked since the PO's teenager wrecked the condenser during a fender-bender. I have a new, sealed, receiver/drier and the R4 compressor still turns easily and smoothly. Since my condenser is bad anyway, and R12 is practically unavailible in my area, I'm considering an R134a conversion.
What was the cost of your condenser and hoses? Do you have the model or part number of the parallel-flow condenser you used? Or at least the size of your new condenser? Thanks.
Happy Motoring, Mark