air con compressor replace

[jeanlouise38]

we have a 1978 clipper with MB 300 440ci engine. do i have to drop the engine to replace the aircon compressor

[Clipper Joe]

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
   

[rvguy101]

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,.