I'm not actually looking to buy one now, but I'm considering a 300SD with a cracked condenser and I'm curious to see what the replacement cost would be.

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1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues ____ 1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod

2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."

$30 or less at the junk yard. If you are replacing a condenser on a 82, you might as well get the upgraded version used on the 84 and 85 W126 cars. Grab the larger fan and mounting bracket. It should all bolt up pretty easily.

It's a worthwhile upgrade. At least in Texas.

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1991 F250 super-cab 7.3 IDI. (rebuilt by me) Banks Sidewinder turbo, hydroboost brakes, new IP and injectors.
2003 S430 - 107K
1983 300SD - Tanoshii - mostly restored ~400K+.
1983 300SD - Good interior. Engine finally tamed ~250K.
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Thanks for the advice -- I was afraid this would be a $100+ part.

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1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues ____ 1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod

2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."

I've got 2 w126 parts cars if your interested in a good used condenser. They are sdl's so I believe they will work.
Thx.

As long as the supply and return freon connectors meet up close to each other in the front, yes, that will work. Some late models are different. Sell him the fan and bracket with the condenser or the system won't be as effective.

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1991 F250 super-cab 7.3 IDI. (rebuilt by me) Banks Sidewinder turbo, hydroboost brakes, new IP and injectors.
2003 S430 - 107K
1983 300SD - Tanoshii - mostly restored ~400K+.
1983 300SD - Good interior. Engine finally tamed ~250K.
Monark Nozzle Install Video - http://tinyurl.com/ptd2tge

Jooseppi,

Use R12 and Mineral oil when you rebuild the A/C system. CL is a good way to find R12 freon. Get yourself a good manifold set of gauges and a thermometer. Replace every O-ring in the system and flush it if it has any of that PAG or Ester crap in it from an R134a conversion. Replace the TxV, compressor and drier while you have the system open. Vac the system down by renting a vac pump from AutoZone before refilling it.

Plenty of A/C rebuild threads on here. Take a look. PM me with questions if you want.

Edit: Also, be sure to test the system for leaks by injecting propane before finding out you have a leak and wasting your R12.

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1991 F250 super-cab 7.3 IDI. (rebuilt by me) Banks Sidewinder turbo, hydroboost brakes, new IP and injectors.
2003 S430 - 107K
1983 300SD - Tanoshii - mostly restored ~400K+.
1983 300SD - Good interior. Engine finally tamed ~250K.
Monark Nozzle Install Video - http://tinyurl.com/ptd2tge