In a message dated 10/12/2006 8:42:18 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I installed a new hood pad on my 126 about 3 years ago. It totally desintergrated. I think this is abnormal but can't figure out why. Hans, Do you have pack rats? they will chew the thing up and carry it away to make a nest, often in the engine compartment. My original pad lasted more than 10 years, and it's replacement appears to be good for at least the same. Oil fumes will kill the pad so make sure your blowby is controlled. Regards, Jim Friesen Phoenix AZ 79 300SD, 263 K miles 98 ML 320, 146 K miles
