I guess a new compressor is the way to go if I'm gonna do all that work, but I'm still not convinced this front seal "leak" isn't just the normal leakage that is accounted for and they just want to replace the compressor.

Seems like every AC shop wants to replace the compressor for everytime the cars go in with a problem.

If I do get a new compressor - I am likely going back to R-12 though!

John in San Antonio

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John Hughes, was in Landstuhl, Germany but currently in San Antonio, TX


1978 280CE Astral Silver now 59,xxx miles and counting "Silber-Kugel"
1986 300E Black Pearl Metallic 143,xxx miles 5-spd daily driver w/ blk leather "Schwarz-Schönheit"
1989 190E 2.6 (euro) 5-spd Desert Taupe 112,xxx kms Had to leave behind in Germany!!! "Helga"
1983 300D Pastel Beige now 312,xxx + miles SOLD

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