m80
MB Enthusiast
- Joined
- Apr 26, 2015
- Messages
- 5,627
- Location
- Derbyshire, High Peak
- Car
- Viano ex long, 651 2014. S211 646 2009 (till the Gov't drones blow 'em off the road)
The Viano failed a nitrogen pressure test last week.
Before engine removal it passed the test and while i intend to replace accessible 'o' rings I'm assuming the compressor will be the culprit after being stood for months.
I considered the recon route, but that isn't looking worth while, unless others think different.
Oem is Valeo, that use other internals I've read.
Nissens are coming out cheapest, and seem to be well thought of.
It's as good as winter here already, so not desperate. But advantageous to get the AC working and exercised.
Thoughts appreciated on where to go other than eBay for price, and reliability of units.
Before engine removal it passed the test and while i intend to replace accessible 'o' rings I'm assuming the compressor will be the culprit after being stood for months.
I considered the recon route, but that isn't looking worth while, unless others think different.
Oem is Valeo, that use other internals I've read.
Nissens are coming out cheapest, and seem to be well thought of.
It's as good as winter here already, so not desperate. But advantageous to get the AC working and exercised.
Thoughts appreciated on where to go other than eBay for price, and reliability of units.