1983 240 hood pad / insulation

DeidreB · 11-03-2007, 01:53 PM

Hi everyone,
I'm the delighted new owner of a beautiful 1983 240D. The car is in great shape, but it doesn't have its hood pad/insulation. The seller recommended NOT getting the OEM hood pad but using one of those insulating sprays because the hood pads deteriorate. Given that it is a diesel, engine noise is an issue. What's the best way to proceed? Spray or pad?
thanks for you help!
Deidre

MB-Dude · 11-03-2007, 05:53 PM

Hood pad - no question. I replaced the hood pad on my '79 240D over 3 years ago and it looks as good as when I installed it. Perfect fit, etc. And the reduction in engine noise is truely unbelievable. Bought my Hood Pad (p/n: 123.680.06.25) through the local MB dealer.
Cheers,
Jeff
PS - Replaced the hood pad on my '96 SL600 as well - with equally excellent results.

240D 3.0T · 11-04-2007, 07:31 AM

Hood pad, for sure. Use an entire can of 3M 8090 spray adhesive.

johnshasteen · 11-04-2007, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 240D 3.0T

Hood pad, for sure. Use an entire can of 3M 8090 spray adhesive.

Right,and when you spray it on, follow the directions to the letter and it works wonders - also, have a helper, that's a lot of square feet for one person to fit nicely in place.

DeidreB · 11-07-2007, 08:52 PM

Thanks so much for your help,
I looked at the underside of the hood today and saw that there is residue of the old pad/adhesive here and there. How clean a surface do I need and do you have any suggestions for how to remove the old residue?

thanks!
Deidre

DieselBenz.info · 11-07-2007, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DeidreB

Hi everyone,
I'm the delighted new owner of a beautiful 1983 240D. The car is in great shape, but it doesn't have its hood pad/insulation. The seller recommended NOT getting the OEM hood pad but using one of those insulating sprays because the hood pads deteriorate. Given that it is a diesel, engine noise is an issue. What's the best way to proceed? Spray or pad?
thanks for you help!
Deidre

http://www.dieselbenz.info/wiki/inde...ed_Hood_Shield

tanktube67 · 02-19-2008, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeidreB

Hi everyone,
I'm the delighted new owner of a beautiful 1983 240D. The car is in great shape, but it doesn't have its hood pad/insulation. The seller recommended NOT getting the OEM hood pad but using one of those insulating sprays because the hood pads deteriorate. Given that it is a diesel, engine noise is an issue. What's the best way to proceed? Spray or pad?
thanks for you help!
Deidre

hood pad

240D 3.0T · 02-19-2008, 09:25 PM

Hood Pad.

11-03-2007, 01:53 PM	#1
DeidreB Newbie Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada Posts: 14	1983 240 hood pad / insulation Hi everyone, I'm the delighted new owner of a beautiful 1983 240D. The car is in great shape, but it doesn't have its hood pad/insulation. The seller recommended NOT getting the OEM hood pad but using one of those insulating sprays because the hood pads deteriorate. Given that it is a diesel, engine noise is an issue. What's the best way to proceed? Spray or pad? thanks for you help! Deidre __________________ 1973 450SL

11-03-2007, 05:53 PM	#2
MB-Dude Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 159	Hood pad - no question. I replaced the hood pad on my '79 240D over 3 years ago and it looks as good as when I installed it. Perfect fit, etc. And the reduction in engine noise is truely unbelievable. Bought my Hood Pad (p/n: 123.680.06.25) through the local MB dealer. Cheers, Jeff PS - Replaced the hood pad on my '96 SL600 as well - with equally excellent results. __________________ MBCA Member #B012089 (Lone Star Section) OBK Member #47 (W123 Division) '96 SL600 (105K) Triple Black - Mein über-Fräulein '79 240D (292K) Yellow/Saddle - Mein Spielzeug '01 ML430 (123K) Black/Saddle - Wife's Ride '94 SL500 (164K) Green/Champagne - Daughter's Dream '73 450SL - RIP '86 300E - RIP '88 420SEL - SOLD '94 S320 - SOLD

11-07-2007, 08:52 PM	#5
DeidreB Newbie Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada Posts: 14	Followup on hood pad Thanks so much for your help, I looked at the underside of the hood today and saw that there is residue of the old pad/adhesive here and there. How clean a surface do I need and do you have any suggestions for how to remove the old residue? thanks! Deidre __________________ 1973 450SL

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11-04-2007, 07:31 AM	#3
240D 3.0T Banned Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Federal Heights, CO Posts: 507	Hood pad, for sure. Use an entire can of 3M 8090 spray adhesive.

02-19-2008, 09:25 PM	#8
240D 3.0T Banned Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Federal Heights, CO Posts: 507	Hood Pad.