To Larry

Agreed, flushing the system (old school thinking) for better long term performance, refilling it with proper oil charge/level for each item in the system, new rcvr/drier and possibly an expansion valve for maximum log term benefit.

To md21722

Sounds like the clutch clearance was overlooked, three failures? It was/is a procedural matter with the installer/installation.



For the cost conscious consumer the MB exchange (rebuilt Nipondenso) compressor may be the better investment, if it develops a problem you simply drop it off at the dealer and have it resolved. (Providing it is still within the Warranty period). On the other hand a new Nipondenso compressor may yield better long term performance for those who are not willing to be bothered with AC problems in a short amount of time. Either one of these assumes that proper installation techniques/practices are adhered to during the time of the repair.