normally, I wouldn't throw money at a situation....but an expansion valve costs next to nothing...if you can have someone evacuate and recharge....

just make sure you replace the o-rings.... common leakage problem at the expansion valve....

i think the part is about 30 dollars.

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1989 300ce 129k
( facelifted front,updated tail lights, lowered suspension,bilstein sports, lorinser front spoiler, MOMO steering wheel, remus exhaust,stainless steel brake lines). (Gone)

1997 s320 154k (what a ride). Sold with 179k miles. Replaced with Hyundai Equus

1994 e320 Cabriolet 108k



1972 280se 4.5 153k Owned for 12 yrs, sorry I sold it


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