Does anyone have any experiences with this ?

Sanden Compressor A/C retrofit kit for Mercedes Diesel 300D, SD, 240D

Lots of folks have performed that update. I did a little over a year ago and it is money and time well spent. It is the single best update I have performed on my 77 300D!

I think you will find that almost everyone uses the forum member ROLLGUY: Spring Special- 7 cyl Sanden Compressor Retrofit Kit for 616/617

I found him to have great prices and terrific support after the sale.

Good luck

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Baton Rouge, LA
1977 300D Non-Turbo

Great. I think the CL ad is for this same guy. Thanks.

Yep, that`s ROLLGUY.

He will probably see this and respond soon. or contact him directly.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

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2005 E320 CDI (daily)

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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

Several threads here on that adapter you can read. I put one on my 1985 300D and have the original R4 on my 1984. Both cool about the same, the 1984 even slightly better, but I think that is more in the climate controls. I was able to use my original hoses on the Sanden compressor, as did another guy. If your R4 compressor is still working, I would keep using it. A Sanden won't materially improve your life, nor your AC. If your R4 compressor is bad, changing to a Sanden is smart since they are very common for retrofits.

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1984 & 1985 CA 300D's
1964 & 65 Mopar's - Valiant, Dart, Newport
1996 & 2002 Chrysler minivans

I thought I remember reading somewhere that the Sanden compressor actually has lower drag on the engine, combined with higher overall efficiency than the original R4 compressor. Thereby "materially improving" your A/C system and subsequently, your life.

Somebody correct me if I am wrong here.

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1994 GMC S-15 pickup 4.3 5MT
1985 300 SD
1978 300 CD
1962 220-S Fintail - awaiting restoration