Went to the A/C repair shop yesterday to get the A/C on my '81 300TD charged up.

Guy tells me that he wants to convert it to 134a, and that he'd run a diagnostic before he started work. That seemed cool.

Then guy tells me that the compressor is leaking and that it will cost an estimated $1500 to get the thing to blow cold air. That is a bit high for me these days. I see that I can get a rebuilt compressor for about $300 online. I've also heard that it is a good idea to replace the receiver/dryer which is $42 bucks online.

Anyone ever done this job? Easy? Hard? Suggestions?

Thanks,

Bill