Suggestions on replacing foam on transmission belly pan on 300 SDL
 

Hi

While I was fixing an engine oil leak I decided to clean the plastic transmission belly pan that is used to protect the transmission from road grime and also lessens road noise. When I took the plastic belly pan down, I noticed that the foam on the inside of the belly pan was soaked with oil. When I touched the foam used to deaden noise, it just fell apart in my hands.

I called the local MB dealership and asked if they sold the belly pan. They said they would have to order it at a cost of $386 :eek: . I decided this is too much for a plastic belly pan.

My question to the group is are there alternatives to getting the foam replaced. I forgot to ask the dealership if they sold foam separately from the belly pan. Has anybody else replaced the foam?

Thanks

Herb
'82 240D
'87 300SDL

My first thought was wonder if you could cut/glue a hood pad like what is underneath the hood of the 240/300D to the tranny belly pan?

Jim,

I thought about that also, but the original thickness of the insulation foam is much thicker than a hood pad.

Has anybody in the forum used a hood pad?

Herb
'82 240D
'87 300SDL

Bill,

That's a great idea! I think I'll pursue that. I'll head to Hancocks today or tomorrow and see what they've got. I hope they have the kind that have the egg-crate look to it.

Thanks again!

Herb
'82 240D
'87 300SDL