Dont get me wrong, there is nothing like the sound of the Mercedes Diesel, but was wondering if a few specific things would decrease the noise.

My benz doesnt have a hood pad, under the hood, and was pondering if purchasing and installing one would help cut the noise down. I know it would not be a dramatic decrease, but would this help and do I need the pad in the first place? And which pad is better, the one with the heat shield or without?

Also, and I am fairly certain, would having the valves adjusted decrease the noise as well or is the noise comming from the IP itself?

I have been putting ATF in the diesel and have noticed a slight decrease in the noise, and I know I cannot rid myself of it but was wondering if the above would help any.

I am thankful that I dont have one of the Ford or Chevy diesels (although I am sure they are great automobiles, nothing aginst them) that must be turned off when going through a drive thru.

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1980 300D European
"The Red Fox"
200,000 miles

2003 Chevrolet Silverado

609 Certification