I ordered a parallel condenser from ackits (14X26.50) but my ac guy says it won't fit and ackits say they are out of the smaller 12X24 and don't know what does fit. What size has anyone used to fit 85 300SD? And any source. Thanks.

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85 300 SD ~ 115K
82 500 SEC Euro ??K
78 450SL 164K

Hmmm........the stock condenser is 16x26. Maybe he is talking about the hose connections. Here is a thread about some folks with experience:What's the biggest condenser that fits in 126?

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Sam

84 300SD 350K+ miles ( Blue Belle )

Thanks for the ref. He used a condenser from acsource.net that has the hose connects coming out the right way, that is towards the drivers headlight instead of towards the front of the car as all the ones from ackits.com do. I'll order the one that your ref used. Thanks again.

CORRECTION
New info. The condensers from ackits do come out towards the headlight. I just have to have a narrower one. My ac guy and I were having a failure to communicate on the orientation.

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85 300 SD ~ 115K
82 500 SEC Euro ??K
78 450SL 164K

I purchases a 14.5 x 26.5 from ackits on my SD and it fits fine. In fact I wish it was a bit taller (more along the lines of 16"). I used 90 degree fittings which makes it fit easier.

I have it ziptied in right now and should get it officially mounted this weekend.

GRAPLR How did you get a 90 degree fitting on the condenser? Did you cut off part of the nipple and have a fitting welded on or what? Thanks

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85 300 SD ~ 115K
82 500 SEC Euro ??K
78 450SL 164K

No. The condenser has a #6 and a #8 male fittings. Just buy a 90 degree #6 and a 90 degree #8 (female that screw onto them).
When I order from ackits I just told them this and they added it to my order.
http://www.ackits.com/merchant.mvc?
You can find them on this page. I attached a pic so you know what they look like.

BTW- Order over the phone. My condenser cost $15 less by phone than their advertised internet price.

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