I am ready to order a new receiver/drier for my 300SD and want to get new o-rings as well. Can anyone tell me are there o-rings other than the ones on the compressor?
Fastlane shows the compressor rings and a couple others but which do I need?

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Darrell

1984 300SD "Ole Girl"
207K

There are o-rings at every connection that I can think of.

You can get a great assortment from acsource.com for about $20 that will allow you to always have the needed o-rings on hand. The assortment also includes a bottle of Nylog which is the best o-ring assembly lubricant.

Be sure to get the right Nylog. Blue for R-134a and red for R-12

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Bob
'82 300D Petrol B-G Metallic

There is a universal nylog that comes in the o-ring kit. No need for refrigerant specific nylog.

Is there anything special about the O-rings? Can you use an assortment from Harbor Freight (I have a couple)? Can you just use a dab of vasoline for assembly?

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1984 300 Coupe TurboDiesel
Silver blue paint over navy blue interior
2nd owner & 2nd engine in an otherwise
99% original unmolested car
~210k miles on the clock

1986 Ford F250 4x4 Supercab
Charcoal & blue two tone paint over burgundy interior
Banks turbo, DRW, ZF-5 & SMF conversion
152k on the clock - actual mileage unknown

Don't use generic o-rings which are designed for petroleum oils. Use BNR or HBNR only. HBNR are the green rings, which are good for 134a but work just fine for R12 too.

I've never heard of it, but I guess the blue is sort of "universal"

http://www.refrigtech.com/NylogManual.pdf

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Bob
'82 300D Petrol B-G Metallic

Great info on the Nylog. It looks like the difference is in which oil is used in the system not the refrigerant itself. The blue does seem to be more "universal". Now to order the parts.
Thanks for the help.

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Darrell

1984 300SD "Ole Girl"
207K