WAYTAGO! I hope it lasts.
My $25 solution was to find the same base compressor on a rice burner
for $25, then swap over the MB specific parts (clutch and speed sensor)
Dan--- via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>
December 19, 2016 at 6:47 AM
Resealed my compressor on the W126 yesterday.
For $21 and a couple hours of work it was an amazingly easy and
economical fix to my leaking compressor shaft seal. The system held a
vacuum for over two hours when done, and after charging it I'm back to
making ice cubes like before. This was especially important this
morning on the way to work as it was in the low 70s at 6:00 am with a
dew point well above the ambient temperature, meaning I needed the
drying action to clear my windshield.
I can't confirm it, but I suspect the compressor is the original that
came on the car. It had Mercedes stickers and part numbers on it, even
a sticker on the clutch with an MB part number.
Using the you tube videos on disassembly and reassembly it took me
about 45 minutes to do the reseal. If I had to do it again it would
take less time, but I took my time and rechecked my work to be sure I
didn't miss anything.
Other than the oil cooler hoses making for a tight extraction, R&R was
pretty easy.
I highly recommend this approach to a leaky compressor shaft seal
issue. A couple hours and roughly $21.00 worth of materials saved me
the cost of a new compressor ($250).
Dan
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