[MBZ] '92 300E AC compressor in '87 300TD?

[archer]

What does the speed sensor do?  Do '83 300D Turbos have them?  Are they part 
of the compressor?
Thanks,
Gerry Archer

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Cathey" <jimc at dogear.com>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <Mercedes at okiebenz.com>
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2006 12:48 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] '92 300E AC compressor in '87 300TD?


>> Uh oh, it says it's a 10 PA 17C.  Is that bad?
>>> Should be interchangeable. Is it a Nippondenso 10P15?
>
> The 10 is the number of pistons (actually five double-ended ones),
> the 15/17 is the capacity in some units.  There are smaller ones
> too.  If it fits, and the speed sensor is compatible, it ought to
> work.
>
> -- Jim