Back at it. Where can I get the lower half of the hood.... - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

86 300E · #1 02-17-2011, 05:06 PM

I have a mercedes emblem that was loaded until i messed with it when I went to install it on my 300e I noticed that there is nothing under the hood just a complete whole... Nothing to attach this emblem to.

if someone has the part i need for cheap and OR the insight on what i do to reload this emblem and how to install it i would appreciate it.

THANKS IN ADVANCE

JamesDean · #2 02-17-2011, 06:33 PM

Pics might help a bit as well.

are you talking about the star that sits on the hood or the emblem that on the front of the grille facing forwards?

JamesDean · #3 02-17-2011, 06:45 PM

Here is data from the factory service manual from my w126:

Here is data from the FSM on the 124:

Hope this helps.

86 300E · #4 02-17-2011, 08:07 PM

Okay. I do not have the entire bottom portion. in steps 2,3 and 4. Does anyone have this for sale (used might be better)

Also, I have the emblem in the manual pics. It is not loaded now, are there any special steps to get the ready for installation again? Or do I just compress the spring on the bottom of the emblem and put the small metal tab back under it to keep the spring compressed.

babymog · #5 02-17-2011, 08:23 PM

You can buy it new for under $30 IIRC, it's all one assembly.

JamesDean · #6 02-17-2011, 10:50 PM

Part Number: 1248800086

Prices vary from place to place between $20-30

Ferdman · #7 02-18-2011, 07:11 AM

86 300E, you need to compress the spring and install the metal tab so the Star is spring-loaded and not rigidly fixed to the grille. It's a safety feature.