AC hose issue...83 240d

[Argospete33]

I just installed a new compressor on my 83 240d and in need of the 2 hoses coming out of the compressor as they are leaking. Can't seem to find them. Would universal hoses work or since the r4 is a GM compressor would any GM hoses work? The dealership said they no longer are being made.

[greazzer]

If you have a Thermoking or something similar would be your quickest bet

[Argospete33]

I have the part numbers from the dealership but no measurements.

[Argospete33]

I don't want to go with used for now as I don't want any issues with leaking

[Sugar Bear]

Probably going to have them made. If you find NOS ones the rubber will probably be ancient.

[vstech]

Turned out it wasnt the hoses.
The shop put the vompressor in without the spacer for the stepped ports...

[Argospete33]

I finally have Ac!!!! First and foremost I would like to thank Vstech aka John. The GURU of AC on w123!!!!!!
He was a huge help through the process of answering any questions I might have. My system was all original with the r12 valves still on the hoses. Basically, I replaced the r4 comp with a new 4 seasons r4 and the drier. I didn't have the tools and machine to do the job so my local mechanic neighbor did it for me with my guidance.... flushed the system and vacuum i went lwith 134a as I don't have access to any r12 at the moment. The original condenser and expansion valve and switches on the drier and it works fine.
Now, the issue I have is that most mechanics here in the US have no clue about mercedes cars, let alone a diesel benz. I have seen this first hand for the past 30 plus years I have owned a diesel mercedes. Having to tell your mechanic what he is doing wrong and paying him on top of that is just something I find difficult to accept but thanks to this forum and the info you gain from the the posts is invaluable.

[Argospete33]

Does the Ac cool good? Hard to really say. When it gets to be 90 plus and humid I would say no as it's cool and not cold. Reading this forum for years I know 134a in these old cars just doesn't really do a good job cooling the car. I accept that and as long as it keeps me comfortable while driving it will do.
Now, should I have gone with r12 and or the sanden comp and bracket and so on?? I didn't want to break the bank on this one as I only paid 3k for the car.

[rrgrassi]

I used Duracool in my w123 and w124. Lower head pressures made the compressors very happy. Duracool also had the cooling efficiency of R12. Going R12 would be best, but since I had issues finding it and/or affording it, I went with the Duracool. Envirocool is the same type stuff as Duracool.

I now have a 99 w210 Turbo Diesel. It uses 134, and blows very cold.