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w116 compressor, help please.
So my compressor locked up on my 1979 300sd. I have had several people tell me that this compressor is a GM one that I can pick up for around $100. That sounds great but it just hasnt happened. Everyone I've called, including Phil, has given me a price much higher.
Can anyone who has been down this road, give me some pointers please? THanks!
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The R-4 remans usually run about 125-150 depending on who you call. New runs $220 and up, again depending on the source. You should also change the drier and flush the system when changing out a failed compressor.
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RRGrassi 70's Southern Pacific #5608 Fairmont A-4 MOW car 13 VW JSW 2.0 TDI 193K, Tuned with DPF and EGR Delete. 91 W124 300D Turbo replaced, Pressure W/G actuator installed. 210K 90 Dodge D250 5.9 Cummins/5 speed. 400K |
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From what i hear, the rebuilt ones are junk. Someone recommended doing the rebuild myself, anyone done that yet?
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Madness.
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alright...
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BTT- So, I'm still trying to figure out if there is any truth to someone telling me a $100 GM compressor will work in my 79 W116. I'm not really wanting to drop $300 on a mercedes one. Has anyone replaced their compressor with an early 80's GM? Thanks!
Josh
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Checking my local McParts place today, I find two reman R-4's available, one for $169.98 and one for $134.99 (both with clutch). If your compressor looks like the one below, you have the R-4, and it should be easy to get. The decision on new vs. reman is up to you. My opinion is that reman is ok for R-12 installations, new is best for R-134a.
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Yeah, That is what mine looks like and I have found them for a good price. I was just a little nervous since it didnt actually have my car in the massive list of cars that it would work for. I guess I'll go ahead and pull the trigger on one. Thanks for your help!
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Heres one that I found.http://i15.ebayimg.com/03/i/08/69/98/23_1_b.JPG
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Your car doesn't have a serpentine belt, does it? |
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No it doesnt! haha. I was wondering if I could swap the pulleys out?
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How about this? http://i24.ebayimg.com/04/i/07/cb/9d/5f_1.JPG[/url]
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