Hello,

My 1995 E300D (with 220,000 miles) AC compressor seized up.
There was a squeal, then smoke, then the belt struggled/jumped off/tore up... All the accessory pulleys turn easily except for the compressor.

I was wondering if there is some way to "abandon the AC system, & do something to the compressor to make the car driveable?"

The E300D only has 1 drive belt.
I'd like to remove the compressor & just use a smaller belt if possible..if not - maybe remove the compressor & install a pulley for the belt to go around...or take a hammer to the compressor (gut it out) in some form/fashion to unseize the bearings so the car will be driveable again or ???

Since the AC system is completely stock, & has worked poorly over the past 3+ years - the entire AC system probably needs rebuilding - & even though the car looks great & drives/performs great - however with 220,000 miles I dont think it is smart to replace the compressor bearings, because the evaporator also needs to be replaced, the system needs flushing/refilling, the ac hoses also need to be replaced, & etc...

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
(I did search thru the forum, but nobody seemed to discuss what I am proposing...)
Thanks!!!