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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: JulianReid on April 24, 2023, 16:42:31

Title: Adding Air Conditioning
Post by: JulianReid on April 24, 2023, 16:42:31

I am adding an aftermarket air conditioning unit to my 1966 230SL.  Can anyone suggest a condenser that will fit without interfering with the hood opening?  Thank you

Julian Reid

Title: Re: Adding Air Conditioning
Post by: teahead on April 24, 2023, 17:45:04

https://www.budsbenz.com/catalog/230-250-280-sl/z-air-conditioning

(https://www.budsbenz.com/datastore/assets/images/A/7/0/7/200-z830-015_clipped_rev_1.jpg)

Title: Re: Adding Air Conditioning
Post by: dirkbalter on April 24, 2023, 17:48:00

Julian,
It’s important to mount it as low as possible to allow the hood to clear. I installed the Buds unit as well.

Title: Re: Adding Air Conditioning
Post by: JulianReid on April 24, 2023, 18:25:20

Thank you both for your thoughts, any idea how many inches lower than the radiator that I need to mount the condenser?

Title: Re: Adding Air Conditioning
Post by: dirkbalter on April 25, 2023, 01:02:18

This is what mine looks like. But you may want to check for yourself.
Approx 6 1/2 in radiator to condenser.

Title: Re: Adding Air Conditioning
Post by: JulianReid on April 26, 2023, 14:33:17

Thank you, very helpful.