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cdowns Jul 16, 2012 10:13 PM

73 220D AC questions
 
Well I did some searching- didn't find much.. But wanted to know if any of you guys have had luck with replacing the AC with an aftermarket one?

59 60 61 - 66 MERCEDES 220 york - sanden AC COMPRESSOR | eBay

This is what I have found.. In my readings i have heard the aftermarket is easier on the engine/ blows stronger/ and colder air (ahhhhh)

My questions are:
Should i replace the dryer?
Is this a viable solution?
Should I look at something else?

Anything else (other than lines and gaskets) that I should replace?

Thanks,

Chris

cdowns Jul 18, 2012 08:01 AM

gotchya, I am also finding a lot about the oil in the compressor? Not sure what that is all about. Everytime I find a sticky or thread, it is 10000000 pages long and barely an answer.- yuck

cdowns Jul 19, 2012 02:51 PM


Originally Posted by ForcedInduction (Post 158827)
The York is internally lubricated by oil in its sump, like like most any other piston motor/engine. Sanden compressor is not a rotary, its a wobble-plate.

There isn't any benefit to spending the money if your existing compressor works. Sanden compressors do the same job as the york, but use 5 small pistons instead of 2 larger ones.
The only advantage is space, which is why new vehicles use them.

Sanden
http://specialtauto.com/delorean-par...sor-inside.jpg

York
http://www.links4jeeps.com/writeups/...s/DSCN5183.jpg

Awesome, great info.
I know my clutch has seized, but have no idea if the compressor is done. BUT I have had two different mechanics tell me to replace it.. So I was going to do it anyway.

- Chris


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