Aw come on, you know that every used benz being sold with non working AC "only needs a recharge"...you aren't supposed to pay any attention to those silly locked up compressors or giant gaping holes in condensers and the like :-)
-----Robert Hendrik wrote: > Basically if you can't turn the compressor by hand it is stuffed. If the > compressor idler bearing is seized you should still be able to turn the > compressor but a seized compressor is a great bargaining tool and not > that expensive to fix with a S/H one. > A lot of people looking to buy a car will be turned off straightaway if > the A/C is not working and this leaves the DIYers with cheap cars. > > andrew strasfogel wrote: > >> Oh the evil that men do when trying to sell a used Mercedes... >> >> On 8/31/07, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> >>>> I once purchased a 1976 300D that was missing its AC pulley belt. >>>> After >>>> purchasing the car, I had the belt installed but it immediately broke >>>> because the rotary AC compressor was seized! >>>> >>>> >>> If the belt is missing, that's the first thing I assume! >>> >>> -- Jim >>> >>> >>> >> >> > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
