Tagged: Condenser

450SLC A/C upgrade and front suspension rebuild 1

450SLC A/C upgrade and front suspension rebuild

After owning my 450SLC for over 20 years, there has really only been one thing that has disappointed me about the car.   That is the performance of the A/C.   I don’t think it was ever optimized for the Australian climate even when new.  When you add in the use of R134A gas, plus aging components, on the days you really need it, it can’t...

Uprated W126 A/C condenser 4

Uprated W126 A/C condenser

When I purchased my 560SEC, the A/C was not working.   It hadn’t even been converted to R134A.   I suspect it had never worked while in Australia.   The car came out of Queensland, and I’m not sure I would want to drive a car without a car up there.   The long time owner was in the Army, I guess tougher than me!    When I...

Classic Jalopy