84 300sd W126 Climate system overhaul

[Theseus]

Hi Everyone,

I am planning on getting my climate system running on my 1984 300SD. I found a Sanden compressor and a Klimakit bracket at a junkyard for $24. I'm keeping the stock evaporator and running R12. I plan to pull the dash and do a complete overhaul.

Here's what I plan on doing:

- replace/test each vacuum pod.
- replace all rubber vacuum connectors
- test/servce blower
- replace all foam, clean and seal all air passage ways.
- Pull condensor, clean, vacuum test. Install new lines.
- replace monovalve, clean heater core, replace lines
- replace lamps with LEDs, where applicable and won't cause bulb alert.
- clean gauges, service, lubricate
- lubricate all mechanical items
- inspect air compressor, test.
- new HVAC refrigerant lines, dryer, expansion valve.

Are there any other things I should check/service/install while I have this all taken out? Thank you.