Re: [MBZ] Fix or Sell? killer R12

2007-09-06 Thread Tom Hargrave
From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 09/06/07 11:08 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fix or Sell? killer R12 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= propaganda. In fact, there is no real proof that r12 does damage to the ozone. Hendrik wrote

Re: [MBZ] Fix or Sell?

2007-09-06 Thread Jim Cathey
There is also the other write-up, the one describing my first-ever attempts at AC servicing. http://userweb.windwireless.net/~jimc/efair.html -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used

Re: [MBZ] Fix or Sell? killer R12

2007-09-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
propaganda. In fact, there is no real proof that r12 does damage to the ozone. Hendrik wrote: This is another good example of why the US should not be in charge of the world, just about every civilized nation has banned R12 due to it doing nasty things to the ozone but h no not you and

Re: [MBZ] Fix or Sell?

2007-09-06 Thread archer
- Original Message - From: David Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 11:10 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fix or Sell? I'm in Arizona, so the AC is almost a necessity for most of the year. I really need to fix

Re: [MBZ] Fix or Sell?

2007-09-06 Thread Robert Tara Ludwick
If it's a slow leak that goes down maybe a cans worth a year, you really might want to do the test bit so you can buy a few cans and charge it yourself. That whole book hours thing is a great money maker . Yes the whole process would take about three hours, but 2 1/2 of those are spent letting

[MBZ] Fix or Sell?

2007-09-06 Thread Robert Tara Ludwick
If it's just leaking around the crimp, there's no reason that you couldn't get a new piece of rubber put on your assembly for $20-40 . About the only time that you can't is if the metal part is pitted ( not likely with the car being in that climate all it's life ) or if the previous repair

Re: [MBZ] Fix or Sell? killer R12

2007-09-06 Thread Tom Hargrave
: [MBZ] Fix or Sell? killer R12 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Well yes there are still cars in Oz with R12 in the system but it is now unobtanium and releasing it into the atmosphere is against the law. Tom Hargrave wrote: Manufacturing new R12 has been banned in this country but there is still

[MBZ] Fix or Sell?

2007-09-05 Thread David Johnson
The AC manifold hose in my 83 300 DT is leaking. It was rebuilt once before, so my trusted indy recommended a replacement if I want to fix it. The total bill will be in the neighborhood of $800-900, with parts from Rusty. I don't know if I should proceed this route or cut my emotional tie

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