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SL/R107: New owner of 1988 560SL

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Old 08-24-2016, 11:09 PM
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New owner of 1988 560SL

Dear Members:

I just purchased a 1988 Mercedes Benz 560SL. My concern is that the "heat shield-ie form like material" on the top of the inside of my hood is falling off. Right now, I am just laying the material on top of the engine.

My question is, where can I buy a new heat shield, and how do you take off the old, and put in the new.

Any and all advise is appreciated.
Old 08-25-2016, 12:24 AM
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I assume it's the same as the later model SL I did, but the foam mat is just glued on to the hood. Scrape all the old one off and clean the hood, then use a spray adhesive to coat the new pad and press it on the hood.

The pad can be found anywhere online with a little searching. It's essentially just a large piece of foam on those older cars. Doesn't really do much anyway. Mostly there for noise.
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