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Old 05-03-2004, 08:05 PM
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Tinker:

If you show a leak on the rear of the compressor, it's likely your speed sensor (attached to rear) or one of your case section O-rings is leaking. (red lines in pic below) It appears you have a Nippondenso 10P15C compressor on your 190E.

I recently rebuilt my Nippondenso compressor and it was surprisingly easy with the help of this article. Tightening down the 5 section bolts as Larry mentioned might do the trick too.

My leak was coming from the middle section O-ring. The only 'special' tools you'll need are a pair of snap ring pliers (for the circlips) and a strap wrench or large channel locks to hold the clutch while removing the front bolt. Autozone also lends out a compressor clutch holding tool.

You can purchase the gasket kit from www.acsource.com

Good Luck
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