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Tips & Tricks => Non-Club Member Technical Questions => Topic started by: jeanlouise38 on July 24, 2017, 05:07:14 PM

Title: air con compressor replace
Post by: jeanlouise38 on July 24, 2017, 05:07:14 PM
we have a 1978 clipper with MB 300 440ci engine. do i have to drop the engine to replace the aircon compressor
Title: Re: air con compressor replace
Post by: Clipper Joe on July 24, 2017, 11:54:40 PM
Hi Jean,

Hello & Welcome Back To Web Site,
You Should Be Able To Get To It From Front Of Clipper.
You May Have To Remove Grille & Possible  Radiator & Shroud,
Loosen Vee belts & Remove A/c Pump Brackets.
Remember, The R-12 In Pump Is Under Pressure & Is Costly,
Should Have A A/C Tech, Evacuate The R12 Fluid First.
Are You Planning On Doing This Job Yourself?
Should Be Done By A Mech Tech.

You Do Not Have To Remove Engine. ;)

This Is A 2-3 Hr Job.

Joe
   
Title: Re: air con compressor replace
Post by: rvguy101 on July 25, 2017, 02:44:45 PM
i'm with joe, the r-12 in the pump,. is under a lot of psi,. i say have a Tech, Evacuate it,. most rv shops, can do it for not a lot,. now, to remove it,. i had to remove, Radiator & Shroud,. can be remove from in-side,. but it more work,. easy way remove, Radiator & Shroud,. i had to put a new pump, on my old 77,.