617 Sanden style A/C Compressor Mounting Kit For Sale + Installation Instructions - Page 6 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

ROLLGUY · #1 08-17-2012, 11:42 PM

It all started with this thread:
Installing a Sanden compressor on a 617- looking at all options

For Sale: 617 Sanden style A/C Compressor Mounting Kit. $150 + $15 Priority Mail Shipping/Handling.

The kit includes the following:
Compressor Mounting Plate
Eccentric Arm & Idler Pulley
Belt
Oil Cooler Line Mount Relocation Bracket
All Fasteners necessary for installation

I made 11 of these kits on the first run, and got commitments to buy 10 of them. My plan is to make another batch, so I subsequently got another two members committing to purchase one from the second batch. However, the second batch design (generation) will be a little different. The second generation will NOT have the compressor fixed and employ an idler. Upon seeing actual photos of the 617 Sanden kit sold by Klima Design Works, I decided to re-design the next generation kit to employ the best features of both kits (my 1st gen, and Klima's). Therefore, the second generation will have basically the same mounting plate, but the compressor will swing on the upper bolts, and have an adjustable arm to tighten the belt. This design will require the utilization of laser cutting for all the parts (more complicated than gen 1). This may make the gen 2 kit cost a little more than gen 1, but it will be superior to Klima's kit (in my opinion), and still cost less than Klima's basic mounting kit.

Please P M me if you would like to be on the list for a gen 2 kit.