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![]() All Diesel Fleet 1985 R107 300SLD TURBODIESEL 2005 E320 CDI (daily) LOTS of parts for sale! EGR block kit http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/355250-sale-egr-delete-block-off-plate-kit.html 1985 CA emissions 617 owners- You Need This! Sanden style A/C Compressor Mounting Kit for your 616/ 617 For Sale + Install Inst. Sanden Instalation Guide (post 11): http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/367883-sanden-retrofit-installation-guide.html |
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Disqo, It is the high-pressure hose that departs the compressor underneath and runs to the condenser, following a convoluted path up the passenger side of the engine, then down to the condenser. As many, I re-routed mine straight across in both my 1985 (Sanden) and 1984 (R4). I secured the new hose in the middle w/ screw clamp to bottom of radiator support (thru existing slot) w/ larger hose piece between to avoid cutting into it. I didn't bother installing a HP port, since I figured I would someday re-plumb w/ a modern condenser, plus I fill refrigerant more based on volume (3 cans) and judge more by the low-side pressure. I did install a tiny PRV in the Sanden to vent if >290 psig (?). Technically illegal to vent any refrigerant per EPA's often bizarre thinking, but I use hydrocarbon which isn't an environmental concern (I sleep well).
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The block mounting points make a bracket design challenging, since the belt force is cantilevered way out (think of a person on a diving board). Max force probably acts on that upper, front bracket tube where mine cracked. That is why M-B had to make the R4 aluminum bracket so large w/ big webs. I agree w/ welding an L or U angle on the backside to add "webbing", and is what I will try. In engineering, you want a large "moment of intertia" for the cross-section (about the bending axis), which is why I-beams have their shape. Of course, making the plate thicker is one way, but at the cost of much more weight. Anyway, should be an easy repair once I get around to it. This isn't like the cracks in the new Oakland Bay Bridge (NorCal people know that story). It is in the 80's this week and next here, so I'm not suffering.
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I couldn't wait until Spring to remove the Sanden bracket since shaking too much at idle. Turns out it was worse than I thought, w/ multiple cracks, as shown, plus the bracket to the upper oil pump broken in two. Had I left as is, the compressor might have totally fallen off and caused damage. I had removed the AC belt, but that wasn't enough. Notice that one crack went thru the large hole I drilled to save weight. That hole might have precipitated the failure, so others may have different experiences. I assumed that region would have no effect since the lower right region is just unsupported hanging weight. As most know, a crack anywhere can escalate to cause more failures, like ripping a phone book in two by staggering the pages to fail one at a time.
I decided it would be too hard to repair the bracket, w/ high risk it wouldn't fit since I don't have a fixture to keep the parts aligned while welding. I decided to return to the R-4 compressor for several reasons - have a new one on the shelf, factory bracket is a proven design, easy bolt-up since I kept the factory "GM Pad" hose, but will lose refrigerant, R-4 works fine in my 1984, can use the Sanden on one of my 60's Mopar's. Indeed, I may be able to cut the Rollguy bracket and re-use on one of the those cars via their York bracket.
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1984 & 1985 CA 300D's 1964 & 65 Mopar's - Valiant, Dart, Newport 1996 & 2002 Chrysler minivans |
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Finally about to charge my system. Anyone have any thoughts on how much freon with the conversion and a parallel flow condenser? Thanks!
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In my 300D's, I start w/ 2 cans, which are 16 oz ea for R12 or 6 oz for the Duracool I use. I usually end up adding a 3rd can to get the pressures right. Whether R4 or Sanden shouldn't matter since no liquid refrigerant is in the compressor.
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1984 & 1985 CA 300D's 1964 & 65 Mopar's - Valiant, Dart, Newport 1996 & 2002 Chrysler minivans |
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Have you made any 3/8" mounting plates yet?
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They are 5/16 now, and I have about 25 left. When those run out, I will tool up for 3/8.
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![]() All Diesel Fleet 1985 R107 300SLD TURBODIESEL 2005 E320 CDI (daily) LOTS of parts for sale! EGR block kit http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/355250-sale-egr-delete-block-off-plate-kit.html 1985 CA emissions 617 owners- You Need This! Sanden style A/C Compressor Mounting Kit for your 616/ 617 For Sale + Install Inst. Sanden Instalation Guide (post 11): http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/367883-sanden-retrofit-installation-guide.html |
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Rollguy, I tried sending you a PM but it does not show up in my sent folder. so I thought I would just ask here. Feel free to email me an answer to von@vonsmog.com if you like.
I am interested in your Sanden compressor mounting kit, and have a few questions. What is the price and can I use paypal to pay. Hate sending cash in the mail. Also I see there has been some cracking issues with some of them, is there any kind of warranty with the kit? Thanks, Von
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Von Fairport, NY 1973 Unimog 416 Doka 1980 Unimog 416 Doka 1981 Unimog 416 Doka 1984 Euro 280CE w/diesel conversion 1985 300TD Estate wagon (I really need to stop buying these things!) http://vonsmog.com |
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RG is in Europe right now. He does not do paypal.
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any idea when he will be back? Would like to get my AC up and running soon for a cross country road trip coming up.
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Von Fairport, NY 1973 Unimog 416 Doka 1980 Unimog 416 Doka 1981 Unimog 416 Doka 1984 Euro 280CE w/diesel conversion 1985 300TD Estate wagon (I really need to stop buying these things!) http://vonsmog.com |
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Reading thru his thread he has been posting for the last week or so it sounds like he is headed home today.
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Yes sir, just left the airport headed home. I may be sleeping for the next few days, this traveling takes a lot out of me......Rich
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![]() All Diesel Fleet 1985 R107 300SLD TURBODIESEL 2005 E320 CDI (daily) LOTS of parts for sale! EGR block kit http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/355250-sale-egr-delete-block-off-plate-kit.html 1985 CA emissions 617 owners- You Need This! Sanden style A/C Compressor Mounting Kit for your 616/ 617 For Sale + Install Inst. Sanden Instalation Guide (post 11): http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/367883-sanden-retrofit-installation-guide.html |
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Sent you a pm rollguy regarding my situation with my W116.
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For everyone that has installed the Sanden compressor with the stock condenser what did you find was the optimum refrigerant charge?
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