So I started today on the project of getting the AC working in my 1985 300CD-T W123.153 494 California.

Going by the diesel giant 'How to repair your A/C pictorial'...
How to Repair Your A

Im just going to flush, charge, and oil the system and hopefully not have to buy any parts.

I went to unplug the compressor to flush the lines and I saw this:
no belt on compressor

Shouldn't there be a belt on there?
It sounds really rough like metal on metal if I spin it by hand..
Is there a way to test the compressor?

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The belt was probably removed because the compressor was bad. Any metal on metal sound, and you've got confirmation of that suspicion.

Get yourself a Sanden compressor and put the old technology R4 out to pasture. You'll be a lot happier, cooler and use less fuel.

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thanks, can you just add oil to it?
how do i confirm its broken?

which sanden a 508 or a 709?
where do you get one of those?

Have you read through ROLLGUY`s threads on installing a Sanden in your w123?

Gen. II-616/ 617 Sanden style A/C Compressor Mounting Kit For Sale + Install Inst.

Spring Special- 7 cyl Sanden Compressor Retrofit Kit for 616/617


Charlie

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