Gen. II-616/ 617 Sanden style A/C Compressor Mounting Kit For Sale + Install Inst. - Page 6 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

ROLLGUY · #1 06-06-2014, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by swampy240

I want to voice my appreciation and recommendation for Roll Guy's compressor and kit. Excellent service and quick shipping. My mechanic got it all installed and it works great. I know nuthing about mechanics and sure appreciate Rich's patience with me. I got the whole she-bang from him to retrofit my 82 240D. We can now enjoy the vehicle this summer for the first time in many moons!

Count me as endorsing this forum member and his products.

Thanks Rich!

You are quite welcome, and thank you for the endorsement....Rich

TheDon · #2 05-14-2014, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ROLLGUY

The compressor comes with 6 oz of oil for 134a, and the system should get a total of 8oz. I would suggest to add 2oz of oil/dye to the system before or during the charge process (recovery/charge machines have the capability to add oil in the charge process).

I'll ask the shop if they do that. The system has some residual oil and dye in it.

Hopefully the system is vacuum tight, shop said it wasn't when I had the R4.

TheDon · #3 05-15-2014, 11:01 PM

If you're considering one of these kits...buy it!

Charged mind up today and it cools nicely in the FL swamp.

Davegonz · #4 05-29-2014, 11:18 AM

Can one of you guys that have installed the bracket and compressor help me out by measuring how far out the compressor is in relation to the engine or oil pan edge? I'm going to try to use this bracket in my OM617 swap (going into a 1974 Land Cruiser) and am worried that the compressor might hit the frame rail.

Thanks,

David

ubertino · #5 07-15-2014, 11:34 PM

I purchase a 1982 300tdt with the 617 engine from MTUpower that has this kit installed. The belt tensioner has come off, and the bolt that holds it on has come a bit loose. I tried to reinstall the tensioner, but there isn't enough room to get a spanner on the bolt because of its proximity to the oil cooler hard lines only

Any help on getting this tensioner back on would be appreciated.

ROLLGUY · #6 07-16-2014, 12:16 AM

P M with photos please....Rich

eatont9999 · #7 08-27-2014, 11:35 AM

Aside from the broken bolt and bracket issue I had, I must add that the power lead to the compressor clutch has broken internally. If I bump it or move it, the clutch engages. It seems to stop working randomly and needs to be touched to kick on again. I have determined the break is at or near the wire fastener; leaving little to no room to attach a new wire. Currently, my A/C is inoperable because the clutch does not engage.

ROLLGUY · #8 11-18-2014, 08:03 PM

The latest revision to the plate makes it a little different than the last batch (Gen 2.0), and I am calling this revision the Gen 2.2. The identifier is that it is painted silver instead of black (the next 50 kits will have the silver plate). There is only a slight difference than the previous units, and may not be noticeable to most people. The belt alignment problem was solved (moved the compressor mounting tabs 1/4 forward), and the adjustment bolt is further away from the adjustment bar for easier turning of the bolt (a socket will fit without rubbing on the bar). Also the adjustment bar tab is the full 1/2" instead of two 1/4" pieces welded together. I just thought I would let everyone know so you are not surprised when you get a silver plate instead of black!.....Rich

TheDon · #9 11-18-2014, 09:50 PM

I wish I had v2.2. The issue with the adjuster bolt is a little annoying but it's not like I have to deal with it daily. Glad you fixed the issue.

OldLinePaul · #10 11-18-2014, 11:02 PM

I dig the continuous improvement of this product. I installed Rollguy's Gen 2.0 kit a couple of months ago on my 240D and it turned out well. Fitting the bracket with the new compressor was a breeze, and Rich quickly answered the few questions I had about the installation.

I wound up using a 15360 size belt and could probably go the next size smaller for my application, though I have not had any issues with slippage. The hardest part for me was learning how to properly braze the fitting on the low side line.

ROLLGUY · #11 11-19-2014, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by OldLinePaul

I dig the continuous improvement of this product. I installed Rollguy's Gen 2.0 kit a couple of months ago on my 240D and it turned out well. Fitting the bracket with the new compressor was a breeze, and Rich quickly answered the few questions I had about the installation.

I wound up using a 15360 size belt and could probably go the next size smaller for my application, though I have not had any issues with slippage. The hardest part for me was learning how to properly braze the fitting on the low side line.

Thank you. I believe that there is nothing more needed in the design, so this may be the last revision. I have 49 kits to get through before thinking about changing anything (adding maybe, changing- NO). Yes the 616 takes a different size belt, and until now I did not know what size to use. I normally send the 15375 with the kit, as 99% of the kits I sell are for the turbo. I may order some belts for the 616 once I know the exact size needed......Rich

ROLLGUY · #12 11-19-2014, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by TheDon

I wish I had v2.2. The issue with the adjuster bolt is a little annoying but it's not like I have to deal with it daily. Glad you fixed the issue.

I have installed several of the 2.0 kits, and a open end wrench works just fine to turn the bolt. I decided to make the change on this batch because it was fairly easy to do. However, all these changes mean the bolts have to be oriented differently (5 posts ago).

jab0028 · #13 02-19-2015, 03:26 PM

Rich, spring is right around the corner. Any early bird specials this year?

ROLLGUY · #14 02-19-2015, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jab0028

Rich, spring is right around the corner. Any early bird specials this year?

Not really. There has not been a price increase on the bracket kit since the Gen 2 came out (a couple years ago), and everything costs more now. I am going to raise the price on July first to $200. for the kit, so I guess that will be my Spring Special= Orders received before July first get the bracket kit for $180. I am also basically out of compressors, so I will not be able to offer them unless I can get another source.....Rich

Veggieguy · #15 04-28-2015, 07:29 AM

Rich,

Summer's heat is not too far away here in Texas. I would like to connect with you about buying a kit. What is the best way?

Michael