Parts Catalog Accessories Catalog How To Articles Tech Forums
Call Pelican Parts at 888-280-7799
Shopping Cart Cart | Project List | Order Status | Help



Go Back   PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum > Mercedes-Benz Tech Information and Support > Tech Help

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 06-06-2001, 07:54 PM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Posts: 758
Greetings All,

Some simple questions, but everyone I've asked has a different answer to the same questions. Here's the situation. I am installing a York a/c compressor in my car that use to have one. They left me the evaporator and condensor, but the rest will be refitted onto the car, no problem there, I have all the hoses, just need to replace all the o-rings and the compressor manifold seals. First question, I assume I need to flush the system first before any filling takes place, right? Any easy way for a DIY to do this? Second question, seeing as this York was designed for R12 freon, can it survive the R134A conversion without blowing up the compressor? If you have done this with success, let me know. Third question, if the compressor will survive the R134A transfusion, what components need to be replaced for it to operate correctly in my car? Do I need to change expansion valve, pressure switch, reciever dryer etc. ? It was also mentioned that the hoses will not withstand the additional pressure of the conversion, any input on this would be great. I'd just like to piece this thing back together right the first time, but rather not give the price of home central air to do it. The last question, On this york compressor, there is a small amount of oil in the crankcase, should it be drained, added to or what if I convert to R134A? If it needs to come out, how do you do that while the compressor is in place, and how would you flush out the residue remaining? Is the oil only put into the system through the charging port or is it put in through the oil check hole on the compressor side?

I know this is lenghy but I am getting various input from everyone, and most is not coming together to form a complete picture as it should.

Thanks,

Charles

Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 06-07-2001, 03:53 AM
Steve019
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
R134a

I just tried putting the conversion kit on my 76 300d. My hoses started spewing. Might be because they are old. The system had a leak before with r-12. I was planning on injecting dye to find them but instaed I have pulled all the hoses and plan to take them to a shop to be re-done. About $20 per hose. My mechanic buddy (20 years Catapillar) also sugggested that I replace the drier as the desicant has probably become saturated over the years and cannot be dried with heat. He said the local a/c hose shop could sell me a new one. He also recomended a system flush and vacuum pulled before refill. Your York compressor has a crankcase. The filler hole is on the left side. My shop manual has you make a dipstick out of wire to check this. Refil with 525 weight refidgerant oil avail at Autozone or others.

Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
'84 300SD W126 - A/C clicks off dead once it reaches dialed in temp bodyart27 Diesel Discussion 7 08-12-2005 03:19 PM
Noisy A/C compressor clutch. Tinker Tech Help 3 09-04-2003 08:07 PM
'84 300SD W126 - A/C Question - the saga continues bodyart27 Diesel Discussion 13 06-23-2003 05:32 PM
A/C electrical not working wade Tech Help 1 07-19-2002 09:33 AM
W202 (98 C230) A/C Problem -HELP- It's hot outside! TradeGeek Tech Help 12 07-12-2001 04:15 PM



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:08 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2018 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Peach Parts or Pelican Parts Website -    DMCA Registered Agent Contact Page