Yeah, I can't believe I forgot to check them. I was going down the list of suppliers I use and I totally forgot them. Thanks for reminding me.
And yes, replacing the expansion valve on a W126 is a real PITA, so I've heard. There are some good DIYs for it on Benzworld. According to some, removing the safety bar or reinforcement that is nearby makes it much easier. Looks like I might need to get some metric crows foot wrenches, too. I don't want to go to this much effort and expense and not swap out the expansion valve on the off chance it's crudded up, either from this failure or just age and the conversion from R12 to R134a, whenever that took place. Got the confirmation on the two pass condenser a little while ago. Looks like it will ship tomorrow. -D > On Jun 18, 2017, at 2:42 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > So you discovered rock auto was cheaper in this case? That expansion valve > is a bitch to replace in those. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jun 18, 2017, at 11:29 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> I just cancelled my AutohausAZ order and ordered the whole shebang from Rock >> Auto. New Denso compressor, receiver/dryer and expansion valve were about >> $240.00. >> >> The expansion valve in these cars is inexpensive and should be changed if >> you had a compressor failure, as it’s likely that crud from the failed >> compressor is in the lines and may already be in the expansion valve. You >> should flush the system as well. >> >> I’m going to put a screen in my system to prevent stuff from getting into >> the system should it be there. I’ve got to call the screen supplier >> tomorrow to find out where to buy them - I’ll post the information here when >> I get it. It’s a simple matter to put a screen in the suction side line of >> the compressor to keep crud out of it. Since I’m changing my lines, >> condenser, expansion valve and compressor, I’m not too worried about >> anything remaining in the system even if the compressor grenaded and sent >> stuff out. >> >> O ring set will be about $12-$15 and will be unique to your car. Buy it. >> It’s worth it to have all the O rings on hand, at least I think it is. In >> some cases the manifold O ring won’t come with the compressor, and it can be >> a weird part that you won’t find at a FLAPS. >> >> I have a HF single stage vacuum pump that has worked great for me. It >> should be fine for your needs. >> >> -D >> >> >> >>> On Jun 18, 2017, at 12:10 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes >>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>> >>> Yeah the sites all show the R4 being a choice. What about the orifice? >>> Should I replace that? Can you get all this stuff from Rock or FCP or >>> wherever? What about an o-ring set? Are those like a standard package? >>> >>> The AC on the boy's car I have now worked when we got it on R12, I guess it >>> just leaked down over time. I might try to put some majik juice in it and >>> see if it BLOWS ICE COLD. >>> >>> I bought a HF single-stage vacuum pump, I am thinking that would probably >>> pull it down enough before recharging? >>> >>> --FT >>> >>> >> >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
