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should I take hood off to put new hood pad on?
I searched the board and couldn't find any notes on this one, so I thought that I would post a question.
Sould I take hood off (the car) to glue the new hood pad on? It looks like it would be real easy.. two bolts each side on the hinge arm and disconnect the ww nozzle spray. This would save me from sifting all the toasty old crumbs of the current pad over the engine, but it would really be easier to apply the glue and weight the pad when I apply the new one. Is there some hidden danger? Like the hinges snapping up and into the windshield? (doesn't seem like it because at 90 degrees the hood seems pretty unloaded).. Or a likelihood of misallignment when reinstalling? Am I missing something here? thanks
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I agree with Bill, but I believe that if you are tall enough, or get something to stand on, it would be much easier to glue the new one in place while the hood is in the full up (90 degree) position. It will have less tendency to fall off while the glue is setting.
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An extra set of arms.....
Surfblau:
Excellent tips from two folks that contribute heavily to this forum. I have learned much from both of them. But, I must say. an extra set of arms comes in very handy when putting on the new pad. I had good luck with a long broom handle or the like when there isn't an extra hand around. Start gluing one side, then, while standing on the front bumper, I kinda propped the broom handle into the engine compartment and wedged it slightly against the 'finished' corner. (the one you just glued), then worked my way around the rest of the hood pad with my now free set of arms. Whole thing took about 1/2 an hour. Keep in mind, I'm a small guy about 5'6" and 150#, so standing on the bumper did not present any issues. Your situation may be different. You might be taller and won't need the 'granny stool'. Listen to Bill and USE THAT TARP. I was very glad I did. My old pad just about flaked apart on contact. I used a plastic ice scraper to gently help remove the old residue. I would not use metal to scrape off the old glue/pad if I were you. Have fun with one of the easiest jobs around. Thanks, James TX - luv the Dead-Head/Rainbow/Tie-Dye Benz emblem !
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you can use a paint roller with 6 ft handle...to press on the pad....
But this is really a two person job at the time of hanging/glueing....Start at the top and roll down the middle to center it ... then roll outward from the top on each side.... |
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It would be a two person job to take the hood off too.
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No need top remove hood. Put a sheet, paint cloth, etc., over the engine, windshield, etc. "Did both of my MB's and son's Bimmer by myself on the cars; even easier with help.
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this must be hood pad week!
here's what i did to protect the engine while removing the old hood pad- it turned to dust when touched
lucky the EPA didn't show up !http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?threadid=37414
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Hood Pad Installation Made Simple
I just replaced the hood pad on my 300D, 3 weeks ago, it was pretty easy. I had the wife help me roll it in. First I took a old sheet and laid it over cold engine, and then removed what was left of old hood pad with a cooking spatula. I folded the sheet up and emptyed it in the trash can. Shake out the sheet and put it back over the engine. Then I sprayed the hood pad and hood with 3M Adhesive (hurry). I started on one side of the car and my wife on the other, and we just rolled and pushed it right on, very simple. It took less than 30 minitutes. Make sure the heat pad is down towards engine. Simple! 3M works great!! I purchased the hood pad from Parts Shop and 3M from ACE hardware.
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your wife helped you!?!
mano man she must be some kind of lady - mine would not even
consider 'helping' to work on the car- jeez forgetaboutit!!!!
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Just one thing I might add. If your doing it with no help a couple of clamps for wood working,the kind with plastic over the clamping jaws are handy
With the hood at 90 degrees put glue at the top, clamp the top of the new blanket on. Its hanging down now with the top part glued in the right place, now you can take your time and spread the rest of the glue (the pad is folded up out of the way)then just press it down. The job was easy. I would not consider taking off the hood, and dont forget to cover your engine.
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I took the hood off a car once, to unclog the windsheild washers (the only way to get to them )) It took forever to get the hood re-aligned.
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Whenever you remove a hood on a car take a black permanent marker and "mark out" around where the hinge attaches. Use these marks to line the hood up with during installation.
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