[cringe] On 10/19/06, Redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Why not just get a rattle can of foaming insulation and spray that on? Would result in the same effect for noise and heat reduction with no decrease in flammability. You might try some carpet pad and tinfoil to fake up a workable hoodpad. Might actually be as good as the factory item On Oct 19, 2006, at 8:07 AM, Hans Neureiter wrote: > I think what I bought was junk. I am looking for an alternative to the > $ 50 > pad + shipping + glue. > What would a 3/4" thick blue insulation board (like what's on my garage > door) do? > > On 10/13/06, dave walton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> Are people saying that a hood pad can not withstand oil fumes and >> heat? Aren't those about the only two thing you can COUNT ON it being >> exposed to? >> >> I'd be really interested who you bought it from and/or who made it. >> >> -Dave Walton >> 87SDL, 94S350, 99E300 >> >> On 10/13/06, Hans Neureiter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> Don't remember for sure where I got it. Prolly The Benzbin. >>> I am the only pack rat around here, and I didn't do it. >>> My oil filler plug leaked a lot, so there were plenty fumes even the >>> pad >>> seemed dry. I just crumbled up. >>> >>> >>> On 10/13/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>>> >>>> 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 >>>> -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
