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Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-19-2013, 11:58 AM

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A/C Advice 1983 300SD

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Posted By VA-Merc

So I finally got around to changing out the...

So I finally got around to changing out the compressor, reciever/dryer, and expansion valve this week. I also did a full solvent flush and blew nitrogen through the lines to dry them before buttoning...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-26-2013, 08:39 AM

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A/C Advice 1983 300SD

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Posted By VA-Merc

So...interesting development here! My compressor...

So...interesting development here! My compressor stopped building enough pressure to cool effectively, but did not seize up. Anyhow...to be safe I went ahead and disconnected the plug so it wouldn't...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-17-2013, 08:27 AM

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A/C Advice 1983 300SD

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Posted By VA-Merc

Interesting thread...sorry I didn't reply...

Interesting thread...sorry I didn't reply back...I was out of town for the weekend. I know there are a lot of warnings about the compressor grenading and metal particles, etc...but I just can't free...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-13-2013, 10:10 PM

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A/C Advice 1983 300SD

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Posted By VA-Merc

Hey guys, Per VSTECH's advice, I was low on...

Hey guys,

Per VSTECH's advice, I was low on charge, and brought it up to spec based off the chart above with the ambient temp. I have acceptable cooling out of the vents, however, my R4 compressor...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-10-2013, 10:59 PM

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A/C Advice 1983 300SD

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Posted By VA-Merc

Thanks for the advice. In looking at the chart I...

Thanks for the advice. In looking at the chart I was wondering the same thing. I guess I will try adding a bit and see if the pressures come back up where they are supposed to be. I did find that one...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-10-2013, 09:05 PM

Replies: 29

A/C Advice 1983 300SD

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Posted By VA-Merc

I would say that the high pressure line feels...

I would say that the high pressure line feels "warm" and the low pressure line feels "slightly cool". Definitely not hot or cold. Checking it tonight...the air is slightly cooler coming out of the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-10-2013, 08:18 PM

Replies: 29

A/C Advice 1983 300SD

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Posted By VA-Merc

The air was still coming out of the vents as I it...

The air was still coming out of the vents as I it normally would when I selected the different modes on the ccu. Thanks for the tip though!

I read the pressures:

compressor off: 70psi low side,...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-10-2013, 05:55 PM

Replies: 29

A/C Advice 1983 300SD

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Posted By VA-Merc

A/C Advice 1983 300SD

Hey guys, sorry to start another A/C thread. My relative inexperience with a/c systems has left me with the inability to know the best search terms for this thread...so I apologize in advance if a...

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