Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: Reischmann on January 31, 2013, 01:33:23

Title: Fire wall insulation
Post by: Reischmann on January 31, 2013, 01:33:23

I am replacing the engine bay fire wall insulation.
Will regular contact cement work or should I be worried about it not holding up in the high heat?
Thank you,
Mike
1970 280SL

Title: Re: Fire wall insulation
Post by: Richard Madison on January 31, 2013, 11:06:54

Used 3M Super Trim Adhesive (08090) and all is OK after a season of driving.

The 3M can is marked "Heat and Moisture Resistant"

Richard M, NYC

Title: Re: Fire wall insulation
Post by: Reischmann on January 31, 2013, 12:19:33

Thank you for the quick reply.
M

Title: Re: Fire wall insulation
Post by: ja17 on February 01, 2013, 05:35:35

Good advice to use the correct adhesive, as some spray adhesives will eventually release when used on plastics and synthetics. The plasticisors  leach out of the plastic over time and attack the adhesive.