72 220d oil leak (help)

[Prmike]

So i just bought my first vintage Mercedes.. the car has a oil leak on the pass side of the block towards the front right under the ac compressor.. is this the timing chain tensor? Only way i see that i can get to it is to remove the ac compressor dose anyone have a diy to remove the ac? any info would help thanks again ..

[Left Coast]

Originally Posted by Prmike

So i just bought my first vintage Mercedes.. the car has a oil leak on the pass side of the block towards the front right under the ac compressor.. is this the timing chain tensor? Only way i see that i can get to it is to remove the ac compressor dose anyone have a diy to remove the ac? any info would help thanks again ..

Very likely leaking at chain tensioner seal. Some use a fiber gasket, some seal with a rubber o-ring.

Bit of a job getting to it. AC compressor has to come out. Easiest to unbolt the bracket and just move it over. The bracket and compressor together are pretty heavy. IIRC the thermostat housing needs to be removed as well. If this hasn't been done for a long time, you may also need to replace the studs for the thermostat housing. Might as well plan on putting in a new thermostat while you are in that far.