Hello All,

First, I apologize for the delayed response. I am presently occupied with replacing the front seal and spacer on the crankshaft (btw, anybody got a trick for pulling the spacer, mine is being onery).

Second, thanks much for the responses:
For the mineral oil, the new compressor says it is precharged with 3 oz of oil, but no idea what type. I have FJC Estercool, which is a mix of mineral, PAG, and esters -- says it is compatible with R12 and R134A. So, I will add 9 oz of this directly to the compressor. AUTOMCH -- do you approve, or should it be exclusively mineral oil?
Hoses: Since there was possible compressor frag, I am replacing all the hoses up to the firewall.
Parallel flow. I am looking at the Klima webpage as I write this. They are showing them on backorder, I'll call them Monday, and will look at what is available on e-bay in the meantime.
Again, great suggestions all!

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Larry in Mobile, AL
'83 300SD "Goldfinger" 145K Mi W126 E-617.95 T-722.3 15" Bundts