Introducing: Gen III Sanden retrofit bracket - Page 3 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Jarod · #31 05-23-2024, 10:22 PM

I'm very interested in keeping these available for the community, I'm not sure what the details in what you're thinking of but I might be interested if its something I could manage.

I don't spend as much time on the forums as I used to, but I do run the trythistv youtube channel, I mostly make videos about my W123 and boats, but I'm working on setting up a store on my website to sell some kits and parts as reasonably as I can.

I installed one of the other sanden kits, made a video about it that took me like 6 days of confusion.
I kick myself now and then because I think looking at how your kit works, I got the inferior one, and if it hadn't been such a deal at the time, I'd regret it.

I planned on buying one of your kits for my other W123 eventually as I get it back road worthy to compare if it was as much better as I thought it was.

I'm not sure if I've got the capital or time to start manufacturing and dealing with all of that, but this kind of stuff is essential for the community, and I would like to know more, should I PM you on here or something to discuss what the feasibility of taking over providing these kits would be.

MTUpower · #32 07-24-2024, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ROLLGUY

I will be retiring soon, and I only have one kit left that is made up ready to go. After it is sold, I probably will not be making any more kits. I am looking for someone to buy/trade for the entire venture. I am open to most anything. I would like to find someone that is willing and able to carry on this product to further supply this and other 123/126 owners with working A/C.

Any more kits around? i might need one

ROLLGUY · #33 07-24-2024, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MTUpower

Any more kits around? i might need one

Not really. I have the parts to make a couple more mount brackets, but no time or motivation to do so.

Rooster300SD · #34 07-24-2024, 04:52 PM

Rich,
I am on board to buy a kit if you are interested in making it.
I'm late to the Sanden club. Would be happy to prepay.

Jeff

MTUpower · #35 07-24-2024, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ROLLGUY

Not really. I have the parts to make a couple more mount brackets, but no time or motivation to do so.

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ROLLGUY · #36 09-05-2025, 11:35 AM

I decided to go ahead and make up 15 more kits. I have four ready to go now, and maybe three are already spoken for. $320 each plus $30 shipping.

ROLLGUY · #37 09-05-2025, 12:02 PM

Since the Gen III is a little different than the Gen II, the installation guide is not up to date. Please view the photo as a guide to the location of the parts.
https://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/367883-sanden-retrofit-installation-guide.html

Install the brace bolts with the nuts against the oil pan.
If you haven't downloaded the PDF installation guide, please do so. It is for the Gen II, but the only difference is the brackets and braces that have been added (consult photo). Also, when you install the two braces (bolted to oil pan), install them FIRST with the bolts going through the top, and the nuts against the steel lower pan. That way you will be able to remove the lower pan without removing the braces. The plate goes in front of the front brace, and the rear (towards the engine) of the rear brace. The white pieces in the photo are the compressor ears. Always put the washer on the side with the aluminum, even if the nut is not on that side. A 15mm box wrench can be put in between the compressor and plate when tightening the main mounting bolts. These bolts need to be tight enough that it takes a prybar to move the compressor close to the engine to get the belt on. Leave all of the adjustment bar bolts loose until the belt is on, and snug. This will make it easier to swing the compressor. The belt may seem like it is too small, but be assured it is actually the perfect size. You may need to place the belt around the compressor pulley, and mostly around the bottom of the crank pulley. Then turn the crankshaft with your 27mm socket and the belt will slide right on. Then adjust the belt tightness and tighten the adjustment bar bolts.

shadetreemechan · #38 09-06-2025, 08:33 AM

Do they fit both the 616 and 617?

ROLLGUY · #39 09-06-2025, 09:33 AM

These are for the 617 Turbo, for NA models. I need to make them up special.

shadetreemechan · #40 09-07-2025, 07:52 AM

I am looking for one for my 240

ROLLGUY · #41 09-07-2025, 08:55 AM

I plan to make a few for the N/A models soon.