For future reference....

Put an ad up on CL for someone with R-12 equipment. You may find someone who still uses it at home and has all the equipment, like me.

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08 R320 CDI current

Past
95 E420
87 300D Turbo 5spd
90 300TE
83 300SD
85 300TD
92 400E
85 190D

I can't wait to hear the answer to vstech's question, as I am confused by what I have read so far. Most people say to never charge with liquid and now I am seeing that there might be an appropriate time to charge with liquid but into the high side only?

Also, while I have everyone's attention, since I had to reopen the system, I plan to properly flush the system again, but I can't stand to spend $15/can for more A/C super flush. What would be a decent flush alternative that will wash away the oil and then quickly evaporate out of my system after being forced out with something dry like nitrogen or helium?

Thanks everyone!

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Former owner, always looking.

1984 300D Silver/Blue (deceased 1997)
1983 300D White/Palimino, Miami, FL 230,000mi (deceased 2013)

Oh and....

I just bought a NEW R4 compressor too and it sounded like the bearings were shot. I need to return it today.

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08 R320 CDI current

Past
95 E420
87 300D Turbo 5spd
90 300TE
83 300SD
85 300TD
92 400E
85 190D

automotive air conditioner charging LINKS

http://www.wikihow.com/Recharge-the-Air-Conditioner-in-a-Car

http://www.catalogs.com/info/automotive/how-to-charge-a-car-air-conditioner.html

http://www.aa1car.com/library/ac_recharging.htm

http://www.aircondition.com/

http://autorepair.about.com/od/regularmaintenance/ss/AC-recharge.htm