Does anyone manufacture an R4 to Sanden kit for the 617? - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

SirNik84 · #1 05-08-2012, 07:10 PM

I've been fallowing this years AC threads. not sure if this is the thread to post this in, but I emailed Klima earlier today after reading about their parallel flow condenser. I asked if they were working on them from the w126 chassis. seems they are already in the works and their hoping to have it out later this year. Hopefully in time for summer.

Hip001 · #2 05-08-2012, 10:14 PM

I talked to a guy in California who does this conversion. I'm not sure if I still have his contact info. But I do remember he said this is the only way to make a w123 cool properly using r134a.

Hit Man X · #3 05-10-2012, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by SirNik84

I've been fallowing this years AC threads. not sure if this is the thread to post this in, but I emailed Klima earlier today after reading about their parallel flow condenser. I asked if they were working on them from the w126 chassis. seems they are already in the works and their hoping to have it out later this year. Hopefully in time for summer.

Very interesting!

Hit Man X · #4 06-27-2012, 08:33 PM

It is available.........

Klima A/C Compressor Upgrade Kit (W123 Turbodiesel Models) | Klima Design Works

ROLLGUY · #5 06-27-2012, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Hit Man X

It is available.........

Klima A/C Compressor Upgrade Kit (W123 Turbodiesel Models) | Klima Design Works

I can't find a way to purchase it on the website. I emailed them. I was going to buy an R4, but this looks like the way to go! (if only I can get the kit soon).

ROLLGUY · #6 06-27-2012, 11:22 PM

I just got an email back, and the kit is about $400! OUCH!

Hit Man X · #7 06-27-2012, 11:35 PM

Another POS R4 is about $240 new, the cost is not that much more for a reliable compressor conversion system...about $350 more is well worth it. I gave up trying to seal my new one with stepped ports and dealing with leaky used ones. Never again. I could have long since paid for this conversion considering all the money and time I have wasted with those R4 units.

I have owned my SD for nearly a decade and have probably around 10-15 months of a working R4 system. Pitiful.

ROLLGUY · #8 06-27-2012, 11:43 PM

Maybe we (the PeachParts collective) could make a quantity purchase and save some $ on each kit. If they were closer to $250, I would not be having this conversation....Rich

daw_two · #9 06-28-2012, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ROLLGUY

I just got an email back, and the kit is about $400! OUCH!

Almost? Did that include shipping ?

ROLLGUY · #10 06-28-2012, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by daw_two

Almost? Did that include shipping ?

$399.99 (that is as almost as it gets)+ shipping/handling.

Air&Road · #11 06-28-2012, 11:17 AM

I have two 240D Euro parts cars with US aftermarket a/c systems. Both of them have Sandens mounted in the lower left. The bracket is quite simple. A few years ago I googled around and found several aftermarket brackets for mounting the sanden on these engines.

At one point I was considering putting together a kit like this and did a poll on this site, but no one seemed to be willing to pay enough for it, to make it a worthwhile venture.

Mounting the compressor and an idler will be the biggest challenge and that really won't be too bad for someone with welding and fabrication skills. Fabricating the hoses will be straightforward auto a/c shop work.

mach4 · #12 06-28-2012, 11:29 AM

Grossly overpriced...

Someone will create a pattern for a laser cut bracket for $50 or so

The hoses should probably be done at an A/C shop anyway.

ROLLGUY · #13 06-28-2012, 12:35 PM

I have not seen a photo of the compressor mounted in the car, but the bracketry looks well thought out and appears to be of good quality. However, $400 is a lot to spend in addition to a compressor and the proper (I guess it is needed) "K" head. I think I will try another R4 for now in my 126.....Rich