[W126 Coupe] 89 560 sec

[Mike R.]

1 - I've used the SEM 68422 Bumper Repair two-part epoxy to repair the
bumper on my SEC and will do it again for a small crack in my SEL's front
bumper. Then you get to paint it. I found a Duplicolor paint that will work
just fine for my SEL bumper.
2 - If you take the car to a mechanic for the AC repairs, Markus is right,
but this is a DIY job for the most part if you want to give it a go. I
disassembled every fitting on my SEC and put in new viton o-rings, including
the leak in the "top-hat" (my name) area of the Nippondenso AC compressor.
With a borrowed vacuum pump and gauges, and an adapter made from hardware
store and auto parts store pieces, I recharged the system with a
butane/propane mixture that gave me 50F air yesterday in 105F Las Vegas
heat.
 
Where are you located? Give me a call if you'd like some more details.
 
Thanks,
Mike Ramay
(702) 494-8056
Compressor with top hat3.jpg
From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
On Behalf Of Al Hollis
Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2009 12:03 AM
To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
Subject: [W126 Coupe] 89 560 sec
 
Hey guys, I need some advice.
 
I've been laid off for several months now and considering the job market it
looks like I'll be filing for social security (I'm 63).
I have an 89 560 SEC  with 93K miles that I would like to sell to help pay
some bills.
I have two issues with the car -
1) The front bumper has a two small cracks (should I get it repaired or
leave as original so show actual condition as the car has been accident
free?)
2) The air compressor has a small seepage (I noticed during a tire rotation)
- not leaking on the garage floor though. 
I had it converted two years ago and still blows cold air.
Other than that, the car's extremely clean, well maintained, garaged and
non-smoker.
Is  $5,500 "as is" a fair price - should I make the repairs (repairs would
have to be done by a MB dealership!) and ask more or leave "as is" in hopes
someone with a mechanical ability has an interest and could do the job less
expensively. 
Can air compressors be repaired, rebuilt or are off brand air compressors
available? 
What would be approximate cost of either a repair, rebuilt, off brand or a
new air compressor - installed? 
If anyone has an interest in the car, contact me off line at
alhollis at comcast.net
 
 
Thanks
 
Al
 
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