Car: '82 240D r-12 system

I've finally got a new compressor on my hands. I've gotten several replacement parts to throw at the system as well. R/D O-ring set, switches, couple hoses, shrader valves...

I do plan to FLUSH the system. I had to get that out of the way so some would read the rest of the post.

The compressor installation instructions mention that there is a proprietary "assembly lube" as they say, called ICE 32 in the new compressor. The instructions say not to drain the oil but to leave it in and put in the car's recommended oil amount. They don't say anywhere how much of this ICE 32 stuff is in the new compressor.

I've heard of many of the experienced forum members suggesting to drain it and replace with the proper amount of oil you plan to use to oil the system. Personally, I've got a quart of AC Delco 525 Mineral oil, and plan to use that. Also have several charge cans with 2 oz of 525 mineral oil in each.

What are the thoughts of the experienced ones? Drain the oil and put in known amount of oil or follow directions?

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'82 240D 224K miles manual transmission
mods: wooden 4by4 bumper, EGR delete and older EX manifold without EGR port, glass pack muffler (cheapest replacement muffler), rebuilt bosch injectors with Monark nozzles

working on: aux electric fuel pump, coolant/fuel heat exchanger/filter head, afterglow, low oil pressure buzzer/LED

I think ICE 32 is intended for use in a R-134a system. If it's ester-based you could leave it in, if it's PAG then you should remove it prior to using the mineral oil and R-12.

You'll probably be safer draining it and properly filling with mineral oil. Plenty of threads on how to split up the full oil charge between components.

Agreed.
The install instructions did say that the compressor will work with R-134a or R-12. Now whether or not that means that the oil inside will work with both refrigerants is beyond me.

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'82 240D 224K miles manual transmission
mods: wooden 4by4 bumper, EGR delete and older EX manifold without EGR port, glass pack muffler (cheapest replacement muffler), rebuilt bosch injectors with Monark nozzles

working on: aux electric fuel pump, coolant/fuel heat exchanger/filter head, afterglow, low oil pressure buzzer/LED

Bump. Does anyone else have any experience to share about this?

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'82 240D 224K miles manual transmission
mods: wooden 4by4 bumper, EGR delete and older EX manifold without EGR port, glass pack muffler (cheapest replacement muffler), rebuilt bosch injectors with Monark nozzles

working on: aux electric fuel pump, coolant/fuel heat exchanger/filter head, afterglow, low oil pressure buzzer/LED