yes, I started my questioning/thread around evaluating the compressor. I've since learned much from this spirited group of mechanics and I've evolved my planned approach. If my compressor was seized or had imploded, and possibly contaminated lots of other components - I wasn't going to pursue the project.

Now that I'm feeling more educated, a little more confident in the state of my system, I want to tackle this with more gusto. I'm just thinking that I'll I spend a couple weekends tying up leaks, replacing some other components, adding in expensive r12 - It would be a real shame for the compressor to crap out sometime shortly after and cock the whole thing up.

i really appreciate the help and advice I'm offered here.

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Andrew
Montclair, NJ
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1982 300D Turbo
120k
Petrol Blue Green

If $100/lb for R-12 bothers you, plus an unknown price in the future, read-up on hydrocarbon refrigerants (Duracool, Enviro-safe), but ignore the scare claims from people who know nothing and/or AC shops with a vested interest. I have in all my vehicles now, even my 2002, some for decades. I am an engineer who has published papers on combustion so am allowed to think for myself. R-134A is being outlawed. PAO 68 oil doesn't absorb moisture and cause corrosion. I also use silicone brake fluid, and many ignorant statements about that too.

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