Installing a Sanden compressor on a 617- looking at all options - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

ROLLGUY · #1 07-04-2012, 10:24 PM

With my recent hassle with the new CompressorWorks R4 I purchased Installing a CompressorWorks R4 into a W123
I am going to install a Sanden style compressor. I am not happy with the price for a mounting kit Klima A/C Compressor Upgrade Kit (W123 Turbodiesel Models) | Klima Design Works ($400), so I am going to make the brackets myself. If you or anyone you know has done this, we would like the link and/or photos. I would like to explore all options. I have a 617 and a Sanden core, so I can mock it up without crawling under the car. I am right in the middle of figuring out the best way to mount it. So far I have two options: (1) mount the compressor solid, and employ some sort of adjustable idler pulley. (2) mount one of the ears of the compressor so it pivots on that bolt, and make some sort of slot on the opposite side to make the adjustment (somewhat like the alternator adjustment on the 60's and 70's Chevy 8's). I will post some photos soon on what I have done so far.
Mach4 is also doing a similar job on his 617 powered R107. I am sure he will chime in here.....Rich