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Old 06-01-2018, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by JHZR2 View Post
That happened to my 240d a number of years ago. AC compressor failed causing it.
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Is this a known documented issue with 240D's? It seems odd that Mercedes would design the crankshaft pulley components to be not strong enough to withstand a seized AC compressor. The 6 bolts that fasten the pulley certainly look strong enough to smoke the AC belt instead of shearing the bolts.
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