Thanks for the diagnosis Steve. So I guess that I just continue as is and put new motor mounts on and just "watch" running the compressor when idling.

By the way, I still need my rear axle fixed, but haven't saved enough money yet.. will email you when I get it all together.

Thanks again.

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Nello Tare

1982 300D (266,001 mi.) looking and running great

Previously owned:
1976 450 SLC
1983 300D
1976 300D
also
1982 Jaguar XJ6 (loved, but gone)