Oh, and I think it is actually the O-ring that's bad. They have several, right? He just said he could hear leaking at the 'top' of the compressor when they put pressure into the system.

Still suggest a rebuilt...If I go that way, is it then a DIY project? I've not done A/C work before (unless you count installing a new heater core in a 280SEL 4.5 , 15 years ago...ugh....)

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Thanks,

Joey

'88 560SL Pearl Black/Java 152K
'94 E320 Anthracite/Grey 89K


Previously:
'94 E420 Black/Bamboo
'90 300E
'71 280SEL 4.5