Hood pad replacement - Something better? - Page 4 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

vwnate1 · #46 08-30-2020, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by funola

So will any other hood pad.

Not if it's made of closed cell foam like the originals were....

johnbob · #47 09-02-2020, 08:40 PM

I also have a couple of questions regarding W123 hood pads...

I have seen numerous questions about which hood pad to use and which adhesive to use but no one has mentioned hood insulation pad clips. I haven't seen them mentioned in any of the how-to videos either. When trying to buy a hood pad online I also see the option of ordering hood pad clips. Are these necessary? If so, why does no one seem to use them? Also, how would I use them if I were to buy them and how many would I need?

My second question... I have a non-turbo so should I be looking for a hood pad without the little aluminum square that goes over the turbo?

vwnate1 · #48 09-03-2020, 05:57 AM

If you want longer life, buy the old with the foil square, that's where most of the heat is turbo or not .

I like the idea of the non stock foil covered insulation .

SonnyMorrow · #49 09-03-2020, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by johnbob

I also have a couple of questions regarding W123 hood pads...

I have seen numerous questions about which hood pad to use and which adhesive to use but no one has mentioned hood insulation pad clips. I haven't seen them mentioned in any of the how-to videos either. When trying to buy a hood pad online I also see the option of ordering hood pad clips. Are these necessary? If so, why does no one seem to use them? Also, how would I use them if I were to buy them and how many would I need?

My second question... I have a non-turbo so should I be looking for a hood pad without the little aluminum square that goes over the turbo?

Yeah, the naturally aspirated Om617's came with hoodpads that don't have the aluminum square.

Should look like this:

johnbob · #50 09-03-2020, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by vwnate1

If you want longer life, buy the old with the foil square, that's where most of the heat is turbo or not .

I like the idea of the non stock foil covered insulation .

Yeah, I suppose it wouldn't hurt to get one with the foil square, it might offer some extra protection.

What about the clips though? Anyone have opinions on those? Obviously, no one seems to be using them so I probably don't need them but I'm more curious of how they work and if they would make installation easier?

SonnyMorrow · #51 09-03-2020, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by johnbob

Yeah, I suppose it wouldn't hurt to get one with the foil square, it might offer some extra protection.

What about the clips though? Anyone have opinions on those? Obviously, no one seems to be using them so I probably don't need them but I'm more curious of how they work and if they would make installation easier?

Wouldn't hurt but it isn't "correct" for the car. I have no idea what the clips do to be honest.

johnbob · #52 09-03-2020, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SonnyMorrow

Wouldn't hurt but it isn't "correct" for the car. I have no idea what the clips do to be honest.

I'm not too concerned with it being correct, necessarily. I don't want to stray too far from it being correct but I'm not totally tied to it.

And yeah, the clips seem to be a mystery. The only place I've seen them is on the sites to purchase them.

jbach36 · #53 04-19-2023, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SonnyMorrow

I'd stick with the "original" pad personally but I'd hate to have to redo that every so often. How long did this one last you? I just did my '84 not long ago and its very awkward to scrape the old stuff off as you know. To me it was worth it and I know mine will last a while as the car rarely gets driven and is garaged.

I'm just now having to replace mine for my W124.

240D.Bill · #54 04-19-2023, 11:55 PM

How many miles have you driven in the last ten years?😉
Presumptuous I know….but most driving these beauties love them, take very good care of them, probably don’t use them as a taxi on week, and herd camel on the weekends.

I want to be optimistic but considering the status quo… If I can drive my 240D into the dirt before diesel is cancelled I’ll consider Us lucky. The only reason for not using it over the last few years is because of the cost of diesel.

Graham · #55 04-20-2023, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Diesel911

When I bought my Car the hood pad was already gone. I have never missed it.

I never did replace mine after starting this thread. 3 years later don't notice the noise and the hood paint looks fine. Mind you the car is mostly driven around town - no highway or aggressive driving.

I have enough to do keeping up with the rust on the w123 and W210 and other maintenance, so avoid make-work- jobs

HughO · #56 04-20-2023, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Graham

My hood pad was disintegrating (again). Spent yesterday scraping hood. Was about to buy a replacement, but thought that maybe it was time to think about a better solution.

First, is to leave it as is.

Second is to use a better glued on product.

Third would be some type of mechanically attached pad, like later cars have.

For 2nd option, I have used a heavy duty high density acoustic carpet foam to rebuild the carpet mats on my SL. About 5/16", black & surface embossed on both sides. It might stand up better than the usual pads. But Home Depot (where I bought it) doesn't seem to list it at present. Will check other sources.

Anyone come up with a good alternative?

Forget the alternative.The original MB pad is excellent. I have done it on two cars. I am lazy and I usually remove the hood from the car after marking the outline of the bolts and hinges so I can reinstall it exactly. Doing it upside down on a workbench is a a piece of cake. It quiets the engine nicely and protects the hood paint from engine heat. Compared to modern gas engines these older diesels run very cool anyway. I insulated my engine rooms on my commercial Alaskan fish boats including under the deck with barium soundproof mats but they are heavy and expensive and they would work but really why bother?

Weasea · #57 07-12-2023, 02:45 PM

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alabbasi · #58 07-12-2023, 04:59 PM

Persian rug, some are hundreds of years old