Was the Nippendenso compressor ever used on a 617? I'm putting the 617 from my 300SD in a 420SEL, would like to retain the Nippendenso as it's a good ,working compressor,whereas the R4 in my SD has not worked for years and would need replaced. I know I can make a bracket to hold the Nippendenso, but would be much easier to get a factory mount if it was ever made. Thanks.

Nope. Only York or the GM R4.

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Which is better? Or is it possible to have your pick?

thanks

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York is big and clunky it will never fit in the R4 location. If you have one or the other and you have a choice between the two, keep the original type. Also, run R12 refrigerant and you'll be fine.

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The euro w123 300D's have something different than the York or R4 compressor. Not sure which brand though.

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Jim

I believe the euros came with Sanden SD5 Compressors.

http://www.sanden.com/index.php?tag=pistoncompressors

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