I found some A/C parts for sale locally but have not yet bought stuff for my W210 (its compressor is becoming noisy)

One of them was a Four seasons branded new AC compressor that can fit most mercedes with the variable compressor like a W210 has. There was also a "NEW" brand compressor with the same fittings but had a different shape to its case.

Anyone here use one of those? - Im getting it for 100 dollars - new in box item - I can find original Denso for about 260/-

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2012 BMW X5 (Beef + Granite suspension model)

1995 E300D - The original humming machine (consumed by Flood 2017)
2000 E320 - The evolution (consumed by flood 2017)

get the denso. it will be correct with no mods needed. any thing else is a crap shoot. just 'cuz it's cheaper doesn't make it better. good luck, chuck.

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The mechanic I work with said no to Four Seasons...I think he said it was a Chinese manufacturer?..will have to check for certain?... I bot the Denso for the 2 or 3 he's replaced and have had no issues.

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'89 260e (212K Mi.), '92 400e (208K Mi.), '92 400e (not a misprint) (146K Mi.), '95 C220, '81 240D--Sold

Don't forget you will need a new receiver drier.

Just get a Denso. Then you can forget about the system for years - only requiring the intermittent top up.

Resist getting a used unit. You may find one has been sitting in a bone yard for years and the seals have dried out. When you install it leaks like a sieve.