Link to my hood pad replacement kit, with tools, brushes, the best glue to apply and full instructions: mercedessource.... Link to tool: mercedessource...
I have spent the last several years watching these videos learning about cars I have never owned and don't really like. Either this channel is really good, or there is something wrong with me.
Hello from Chester UK, many thanks for these videos, my R129 is in need of a new hood pad and youve just shown me how its done. Now all i need to do is find one at a reasonable price !
Kent, I am exactly planning this "Project" and I am feeling a good encouragement to do so as shown in your video and as done in so many others before. Let me tell you, that you are a truely Mercedes-Expert even for a German owner of such a marvellous car and I am following you for so many hints and recommendations. Go on and don't get retired. Best regards, Bertram
Hi Bertram, thanks for the encouragement. It is hard to believe I have been working on cars for 60 years and still enjoy it! I bought my first car for $20 when I was 13. It was a 1928 Model A Ford and I took it all apart because I just had to figure out how everything worked... :-) Kent
Hello, I’ve enjoyed your videos so much, I ended up buying my first MB, an R129, 1997, 110k, and love it! Can you expand on cleaning/removing the hood pad, AND, how to reinstall a new one please! PS. I am not a seasoned mechanic, Thank you!
I have done a complete step-by-step video on hood pad removal and installation. It comes free of charge with the purchase of our hood pad installation kit which includes the correct glue. Here is the link: mercedessource.com/store/hood-pad-glue-application-kit
Hi Michael, I have a complete hood pad installation kit on my website that covers that information and gets you the correct glue so the pad will stay in place for years. mercedessource.com/store/hood-pad-glue-application-kit
Kent, LOVE your videos - here’s a dumb question about hood pads: why is a hood pad necessary? I have a 129 with no hood pad left. All scraped off. What’s the harm in driving it with no pad?
Randy, as I say your car do as you please...:-). Hood pads serve three functions. Reduces heat to the hood paint to help prevent clear coat delamination. Reduces engine noise. and it just looks good ( I came up with the third one...lol )
Mercedessource I have bought a number of your videos on general topics. Got an R129 almost a year ago and would love more in-depth stuff. Topics? Vacuum system for climate control. Climate control unit. Suspension repair. General maintenance. Seat motors and sensors. Interpreting fault codes (what does outer vent feedback potentiometer has open circuit even mean? And where do you find it?) . How to deal with the old car smell? With the absence of manuals for these cars we would love more stuff from you please.
I believe your W126 560SEL does not have hold down pins at the front of the pad. But you do need the right glue.Link to my hood pad replacement kit, with tools, brushes, the best glue to apply and full instructions: mercedessource.com/store/hood-pad-glue-application-kit.
I have spent the last several years watching these videos learning about cars I have never owned and don't really like. Either this channel is really good, or there is something wrong with me.
Kent Bergsma is a lot like Fred Rogers.
Thanks for the nice comment. Much appreciated... :-)
Hello from Chester UK, many thanks for these videos, my R129 is in need of a new hood pad and youve just shown me how its done. Now all i need to do is find one at a reasonable price !
Thanks
Kent, I am exactly planning this "Project" and I am feeling a good encouragement to do so as shown in your video and as done in so many others before. Let me tell you, that you are a truely Mercedes-Expert even for a German owner of such a marvellous car and I am following you for so many hints and recommendations. Go on and don't get retired. Best regards, Bertram
Hi Bertram, thanks for the encouragement. It is hard to believe I have been working on cars for 60 years and still enjoy it! I bought my first car for $20 when I was 13. It was a 1928 Model A Ford and I took it all apart because I just had to figure out how everything worked... :-) Kent
Hello, I’ve enjoyed your videos so much, I ended up buying my first MB, an R129, 1997, 110k, and love it! Can you expand on cleaning/removing the hood pad, AND, how to reinstall a new one please! PS. I am not a seasoned mechanic, Thank you!
I have done a complete step-by-step video on hood pad removal and installation. It comes free of charge with the purchase of our hood pad installation kit which includes the correct glue. Here is the link: mercedessource.com/store/hood-pad-glue-application-kit
Thank you so very much. You have been so helpful onitems and advice in the past for maintaining my 1991 560 SEL
Could you do more on r129’s please. Fault checking on early model ASR issues would awesome..!,
Would have appreciated tips on how to scrap the old pad off, removing the adhesive, what adhesive to purchase and how to reinstall.
Hi Michael, I have a complete hood pad installation kit on my website that covers that information and gets you the correct glue so the pad will stay in place for years. mercedessource.com/store/hood-pad-glue-application-kit
I’ll tell you you have the best videos
Kent, LOVE your videos - here’s a dumb question about hood pads: why is a hood pad necessary? I have a 129 with no hood pad left. All scraped off. What’s the harm in driving it with no pad?
Randy, as I say your car do as you please...:-). Hood pads serve three functions.
Reduces heat to the hood paint to help prevent clear coat delamination. Reduces engine noise. and it just looks good ( I came up with the third one...lol )
Could you make a video about removing and installing the speakers on a w123?. I'm so confused and I don't want to damage it.
YOU ARE AWESOME 👍👍👍
Love it! Thank you will tackle mine this weekend :)
What tool is that?
What about removing the rear shocks on these 2001 R129chassis? Do you have any tools or information?
Not yet but if I find a good response from R129 owners I might do some in depth videos and repair kits.
Mercedessource I have bought a number of your videos on general topics. Got an R129 almost a year ago and would love more in-depth stuff. Topics? Vacuum system for climate control. Climate control unit. Suspension repair. General maintenance. Seat motors and sensors. Interpreting fault codes (what does outer vent feedback potentiometer has open circuit even mean? And where do you find it?) . How to deal with the old car smell?
With the absence of manuals for these cars we would love more stuff from you please.
do you sell this tool need to replace my hood pad on my 560 SEL
I believe your W126 560SEL does not have hold down pins at the front of the pad. But you do need the right glue.Link to my hood pad replacement kit, with tools, brushes, the best glue to apply and full instructions: mercedessource.com/store/hood-pad-glue-application-kit.
Ok thank you in advance