JHZR2
Staff member
Hello,
On w123 body mercedes diesels, there is a metal line that ultimately connects to the compressor, which routes right in front of the valve cover on the engine. The cover gets quite hot, and so likely imparts a lot of heat to the AC line.
The AC line was insulated from the factory, but since these cars are all nearing 30 years old, the insulation isnt great anymore. Often it is broken or fallen off.
I was initially thinking pipe insulation from home depot... but wanted to get opinions if there was something better to consider.
Any thoughts?
Thanks!
On w123 body mercedes diesels, there is a metal line that ultimately connects to the compressor, which routes right in front of the valve cover on the engine. The cover gets quite hot, and so likely imparts a lot of heat to the AC line.
The AC line was insulated from the factory, but since these cars are all nearing 30 years old, the insulation isnt great anymore. Often it is broken or fallen off.
I was initially thinking pipe insulation from home depot... but wanted to get opinions if there was something better to consider.
Any thoughts?
Thanks!