190e Air Conditioning Experience & Recommendations

[Tinker]

Hi all.

87 190e. Since I've had it, the AC has never cooled impressively or realistically been working at 100%. Most likely the results of prior owners who skimped on maintenance. Last time it worked was probably 2 years back, with a noisy clutch and a leak from the rear seal of the compressor being the final straw before it stopped working. (The car is one of many and has been driven less than 700 miles over the past 2 years.)

I am thinking about utilizing it more and I need / want decent A.C.

Is the system in an 87 190e capable of keeping cabin temps comfortable in hot temps?

I'm planning on continuing with the use of R12. At a minimum, I'm going to need a new compressor / clutch and dryer. Anything else I should change while I have the system apart?

Any recommended suppliers for quality AC parts at decent prices? I don't want to repair this system again for a few years.

Thanks for the input.

Tinker