[W126 Coupe] AC Problem with 1983 380SEC

[David Fatovic]

2.3 hours of labor!!!  For a mono-valve!!!  That takes
all of 10 minutes to put it in.  Unless the 380 is
vastly different than the 500 and 560, it is right on
top of the engine bay in the back.  4 screws hold down
the top, once those are out, pull the unit out, put
the new one in, and put the 4 screws back.  

Find another mechanic too!!!!  That sounds like a rip.

David

--- kashella at comcast.net wrote:

> I wrote back on June 29th about the climate control
> problem I was having.  Dick answered back.  He was
> right, after charging the system twice for me and
> saying that the system had no leaks, the dealer
> found a leak at the compressor today.
> 
> The dealer also confirmed Dick's diagnosis that I
> also have a mono-valve problem.  Only thing is that
> I can find the mono-valve from an internet supplier
> for $50, the dealer is charging $100 for the part
> and says it takes 2.3 hours of labor to put it in.
> 
> Dick, thanks for your help.
> 
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