[W126 Coupe] MBCOUPES Digest, Vol 87, Issue 35 a/c compressor 85 500
gary ensor
benzman70 at hotmail.com
Tue Aug 30 15:23:40 EDT 2011
reply to message 5 a/c compressor for 85 500. go to Old Air Products and search; pro6ten corpressor. It's a direct bolt on replacement
rotary ten cylinder new compressor for the old delco A6 compressor. part number 21-2201HP. They are R134a compatible. $345.00 plus shipping.
Gary Ensor
Silverstar Motorwerks
206 Breezehill Dr.
Winchester, Kentucky 40391
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> 1. Re: Sun Roof Problem (Jim Hunress)
> 2. Re: Sun Roof Problem (Michael Ramay)
> 3. Re: Power Steering (Jim Hunress)
> 4. Re: carfax (Attila)
> 5. Need a/c compressor for 1985 500 (btb management)
> 6. Re: Need a/c compressor for 1985 500 (Jay Hirsch)
> 7. Re: (no subject) (wm Rickman)
> 8. Re: Need a/c compressor for 1985 500 ( dick.spellman at gmail.com )
> 9. Re: Need a/c compressor for 1985 500 (David Zatz)
> 10. Re: Power Steering (David Zatz)
> 11. Re: Power Steering (Josh Allen)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:54:10 -0400
> From: "Jim Hunress" <jhuntress at bellsouth.net>
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Sun Roof Problem
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> Quick question has anyone a power steering pump for a 87 sec for sale. Mine
> is blowing fluid like crazy. Thanks, Jim
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> From: Michael Ramay <mike.ramay at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Sun Roof Problem
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> Where is blowing from? If it's in the rear of the pump, then it's a DIY to
> replace that 2" o-ring. Otherwise, the high pressure hose is generally the
> fault. Whatcha got??
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> On Mon, Aug 29, 2011 at 2:54 PM, Jim Hunress <jhuntress at bellsouth.net>wrote:
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> > Quick question has anyone a power steering pump for a 87 sec for sale.
> > Mine is blowing fluid like crazy. Thanks, Jim****
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> Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:26:56 -0400
> From: "Jim Hunress" <jhuntress at bellsouth.net>
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Power Steering
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> It is blowing out the front behind the pulley, not the high pressure hose
> connections.
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> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
> On Behalf Of Michael Ramay
> Sent: Monday, August 29, 2011 6:22 PM
> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Sun Roof Problem
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> Where is blowing from? If it's in the rear of the pump, then it's a DIY to
> replace that 2" o-ring. Otherwise, the high pressure hose is generally the
> fault. Whatcha got??
>
> On Mon, Aug 29, 2011 at 2:54 PM, Jim Hunress <jhuntress at bellsouth.net>
> wrote:
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> Quick question has anyone a power steering pump for a 87 sec for sale. Mine
> is blowing fluid like crazy. Thanks, Jim
>
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> Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:03:00 -0400
> From: "Attila" <attila13 at bellsouth.net>
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] carfax
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> Hey Gang . . . does anyone have a Carfax account to run this
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> WDBCB20C1FA11048
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> Need to find the current owner. Much thanks!!!
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> From: btb management <btbmanagement at hotmail.com>
> Subject: [W126 Coupe] Need a/c compressor for 1985 500
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> Any thoughts on what a 1985 500 a/c compressor should cost to replace?
> Are they new or aftermarket mercedes parts?
> The dealer wants $3000 which is insane considering the car is probably worth about that much.
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> Thanks,
> Robert
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> From: Jay Hirsch <j.hirsch at mac.com>
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Need a/c compressor for 1985 500
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> Go to: Rock Auto
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>
> or
> Importec
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> punch in 1990 560 SEC
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> Considering how arrogant and outrageous Mercedes has been getting on parts prices, in the not too distant future they may be the GM of Europe. This is not even getting into their lack of quality control on many of their new cars. This from former owners who have switched to BMW or other brands
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> keep cruisin
> Jay H
> On Aug 30, 2011, at 1:21 AM, btb management wrote:
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> > Any thoughts on what a 1985 500 a/c compressor should cost to replace?
> > Are they new or aftermarket mercedes parts?
> > The dealer wants $3000 which is insane considering the car is probably worth about that much.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Robert
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> From: wm Rickman <wrick11499 at aol.com>
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] (no subject)
> To: lenweath at aol.com, marguerit4 at aol.com, mariabaldwin at sros.info,
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> .. http://emniyetgida.com.tr/WIKI.html?eID=64q6
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> From: " dick.spellman at gmail.com " <dick.spellman at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Need a/c compressor for 1985 500
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> Parts 400, labor 4 hours. Compressor, receiver dryer only and assumes you just had seal failure and not black death. Later total could be 8-12 hours to flush and add etr replacement
>
> Dick Spellman
> Mobile
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> From: "btb management" <btbmanagement at hotmail.com>
> To: <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
> Subject: [W126 Coupe] Need a/c compressor for 1985 500
> Date: Tue, Aug 30, 2011 1:21 am
> Any thoughts on what a 1985 500 a/c compressor should cost to replace?
> Are they new or aftermarket mercedes parts?
> The dealer wants $3000 which is insane considering the car is probably worth about that much.
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> Thanks,
> Robert
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> Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2011 05:24:52 -0700
> From: David Zatz <zatz.david at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Need a/c compressor for 1985 500
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> Look for a "Reman" Mitsubishi A/C Compressor.They are actually New units ,
> sold as remans. I paid $340- for mine. I bought it wholesale through a
> friend who owns a repair shop. The box is labelled REMAN in the original box
> printing; not an added on label.Hope this helps.
>
> On Mon, Aug 29, 2011 at 10:21 PM, btb management
> <btbmanagement at hotmail.com>wrote:
>
> > Any thoughts on what a 1985 500 a/c compressor should cost to replace?
> > Are they new or aftermarket mercedes parts?
> > The dealer wants $3000 which is insane considering the car is probably
> > worth about that much.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Robert
> >
> > The MB Coupes Website!
> > W126 SEC Mailing List
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> David Zatz
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> Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2011 05:28:18 -0700
> From: David Zatz <zatz.david at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Power Steering
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> You need to have your pump rebuilt.You must disassemble the pump to replace
> the front seal. You can buy a rebuilt pump for under $200- if you look
> around. Check Parts Geek.
>
> On Mon, Aug 29, 2011 at 4:26 PM, Jim Hunress <jhuntress at bellsouth.net>wrote:
>
> > It is blowing out the front behind the pulley, not the high pressure hose
> > connections. ****
> >
> > ** **
> >
> > *From:* mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:
> > mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] *On Behalf Of *Michael Ramay
> > *Sent:* Monday, August 29, 2011 6:22 PM
> > *To:* Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
> > *Subject:* Re: [W126 Coupe] Sun Roof Problem****
> >
> > ** **
> >
> > Where is blowing from? If it's in the rear of the pump, then it's a DIY to
> > replace that 2" o-ring. Otherwise, the high pressure hose is generally the
> > fault. Whatcha got??****
> >
> > On Mon, Aug 29, 2011 at 2:54 PM, Jim Hunress <jhuntress at bellsouth.net>
> > wrote:****
> >
> > Quick question has anyone a power steering pump for a 87 sec for sale. Mine
> > is blowing fluid like crazy. Thanks, Jim****
> >
> >
> > The MB Coupes Website!
> > W126 SEC Mailing List
> > Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.****
> >
> > ** **
> >
> > The MB Coupes Website!
> > W126 SEC Mailing List
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> >
>
>
>
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> David Zatz
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> Message: 11
> Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2011 06:24:38 -0700
> From: Josh Allen <heyallen at null-ptr.net>
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Power Steering
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> I found out that with some care and ingenuity, you can replace the front
> seal without tearing down the whole pump.
>
> When my 300sd's pump was slinging fluid from the back of the pulley, I
> ended up pulling the pulley, drilling very small holes in the seal to
> thread some screws into the metal reinforcement collar inside it, and
> then pulling it out using some different thickness material set on the
> edge to be able to rock a set of vice grip pliers on, working the seal
> out from side to side.
> A careful cleaning to make sure that no filings had fallen inside and
> been left there (helped by the fact that the fluid in the reservoir was
> constantly trying to run out that way, any time it wasn't upended), was
> followed by carefully tapping the new seal into place.
>
> That was around 15k miles ago, and no further signs of power steering
> leakage.
>
> I know that there are seal pullers that should fit this, but the ones
> that I had available in the local area rental sources wouldn't fit.
>
>
> This all being said, it's not the main way in the manual, and does
> require getting a bit messy and thinking outside the box a little.
>
> Best of luck,
> -Josh
>
>
> On 8/30/2011 5:28 AM, David Zatz wrote:
> > You need to have your pump rebuilt.You must disassemble the pump to
> > replace the front seal. You can buy a rebuilt pump for under $200- if
> > you look around. Check Parts Geek.
> >
> > On Mon, Aug 29, 2011 at 4:26 PM, Jim Hunress <jhuntress at bellsouth.net
> > <mailto:jhuntress at bellsouth.net>> wrote:
> >
> > It is blowing out the front behind the pulley, not the high
> > pressure hose connections.
> >
> > *From:*mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
> > <mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com>
> > [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
> > <mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com>] *On Behalf Of *Michael Ramay
> > *Sent:* Monday, August 29, 2011 6:22 PM
> > *To:* Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
> > *Subject:* Re: [W126 Coupe] Sun Roof Problem
> >
> > Where is blowing from? If it's in the rear of the pump, then it's
> > a DIY to replace that 2" o-ring. Otherwise, the high pressure hose
> > is generally the fault. Whatcha got??
> >
> > On Mon, Aug 29, 2011 at 2:54 PM, Jim Hunress
> > <jhuntress at bellsouth.net <mailto:jhuntress at bellsouth.net>> wrote:
> >
> > Quick question has anyone a power steering pump for a 87 sec for
> > sale. Mine is blowing fluid like crazy. Thanks, Jim
> >
> >
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