hood pad was toast! - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

84300DT · #1 05-08-2002, 11:16 AM

after 18 yrs the hood pad was like toast! bits were getting sucked up into the car through the blower- not to mention what the engine may have been ingesting - even just touching the stuff made it turn into powder - uggh gross!

84300DT · #2 05-08-2002, 11:40 AM

the stuff crumbled into powder!

84300DT · #3 05-08-2002, 11:44 AM

bill-

I really don't know yet about what to do regarding replacing the hood pad or not? After removing the material the engine noise level did not change at all- surely after 18yrs all insulating capacity was long gone!
doing a search to try to decide , but meantime had to get that awful stuff out

bob

The Warden · #4 05-08-2002, 12:48 PM

HOLY COW...compared to that, the hood insulation pad on my pickup was in good shape (and I just threw it away Sunday 'cause it was sagging and couldn't be fixed).

I wonder how much a new pad is...?

jcd · #5 05-08-2002, 01:20 PM

Can't remember what it went for, but there is a guy who has auctioned off a bunch of hood pads on Ebay. If I remember right, it was pretty reasonable, less than $40 + shipping.

I didn't see any up for auction today, but keep you eye out, he'll show up again.

JCD

84300DT · #6 05-08-2002, 01:29 PM

saw 'em on performanceproducts for $44.95 + (Fastlane listed as not avail..)

gnolo · #7 05-08-2002, 01:38 PM

Sorry to change the subject but I saw in your signature that you own a 505 TD.
So I'm wondering if the engine is the 2.3 of 80 hp or the 2.5 of 95 hp.
Could you tell me that ?

84300DT · #8 05-08-2002, 01:53 PM

well I want to say it was the higher hp one but really can't be sure. the car was a good one but unfortunately was crashed in a snowstorm pretty bad in the front end and alot of electrical stuff up there along with the radiator was shot so it bacame a parts car and i got 900 bucks for it when from the people i bought the benz from!
-at the time (7yrs ago) there was a market for the peugeot 505's around this area to be used for parts on NY City taxis, especially ones with good engines and body parts. One of the things I like about them is they have really sexy interiors

Wallknight · #9 05-08-2002, 02:50 PM

Hey, I was about to ask a hood pad question, but since yall already got a thread going, here goes.
NOt long ago, someone posted a thread about using fiberglass insulation board with the heat-shield foil for a pad. I cant find any of that, but the local Home Depot has celotex with the foil, cheap. BUT it also has a flamable warning. Is this too dangerous? After all, I've usually got a small amout of diesel dripping down the side of the engine anyway, and that hasn't ignited!
Paul

The Warden · #10 05-08-2002, 03:23 PM

I wouldn't risk it. If there's a flammability warning, well...the engine compartment on any vehicle gets quite hot, and what if you had a small eelctrical fire for some reason?

BTW, diesel fuel is actually, relatively speaking, hard to ignite. That's one of the reason diesel engines are more efficient than g@$$ers, and the big reason why the compression is so much higher. If you put gasoline in a diesel, you're likely to see the cylinder head take a flying lesson...

DieselHead · #11 05-08-2002, 03:24 PM

When you buy a new hood pad, don't get the one with the heat shield. I bought mine a few months ago from FastLane (because it looked like your's) and opted for the way more expensive heat shield version and I don't think it's worth it. Save your money. Make sure to get atleast one large spray can of 3M super adhesive. You'll use the whole thing.

Alex

84300DT · #12 05-08-2002, 03:54 PM

alex - thanks for the head's up about the heat shield. I really do not know what i'm gonna do about it yet finally but the top of the dashboard is staying a whole lot cleaner now the old pad is gonzo!

haven't had the time yet to do a thorough search of the board threads but do recall seeing some recently about some members' experiences with hood pads - they gave the inspiration to tackle the job in the first place!

Gary F. · #13 05-08-2002, 06:20 PM

The one inch fiberglass board can be bought from an ac distributor or supplier, runs about $1.00 per sq ft. It is called duct board, used to fabricate ducts. You will need a piece 3x 5 ft.
Some places may have a left over piece from a previous job and will give it to you.

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tcane · #14 05-08-2002, 10:29 PM

Replacing the pad is pretty easy if you take your time, another pair of hands makes the job easier, but I installed mine w/o help, and used a house paint roller with a short nap roller on it to put even pressure on the pad and smooth the pad into place to get good contact/adhesion.

Tom

leathermang · #15 05-09-2002, 01:13 AM

It was mentioned lately by TCane that 3M makes what most pros use to attach hood pads to automobiles... I have used these myself for about 30 years... I had a head liner sagging on a truck last week and read the side of these products... just FYI... most parts houses carry two of the spray contact cement 3M products... General Trim Adhesive and Super Weatherstrip Adhesive.... The first is listed for lightweight stuff like headliners.... and the second.... which also claims heat resistance the first does not... is recommended for the hood liners.... The lightweight one has an adjustable spray nozzel but the heavier one does not...I got the heavy one and used it on the headliner... perfect... but I knew I had lots of heavier stuff to stick later...Greg