You'd be surprised how cheap rebuilt compressors can be found. I'm getting a rebuilt for my '75 450SEL for about $125. Check peach parts for a rebuilt, or find a place that sells them. Often, MB used GM compressors back in the 70's.

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2000 Honda Accord V6 137k miles

1972 300SEL 4.5 98k miles

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