Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: bpossel on February 26, 2008, 17:24:40

Title: Heater Core Insulation
Post by: bpossel on February 26, 2008, 17:24:40

Hello All!

Does anyone know where to buy heater core insulation similar to what comes with the new cores?  See picture below..

(http://www.sl113.org/forums/uploaded/bpossel/2008226182146_heater%20core.jpg)

bpossel  (Memphis, TN.)
'71 280SL  /  '97 E320

Title: Re: Heater Core Insulation
Post by: rwmastel on February 26, 2008, 22:33:15

Well, if it comes with the new core.........

Rodd
Pagoda Technical Manual
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1966 230SL
2006 C230 Sport Sedan

Title: Re: Heater Core Insulation
Post by: 66andBlue on February 27, 2008, 11:38:55

Bob,
McMaster-Carr [http://www.mcmaster.com/] sells high-temp  polyurethane foam sheets  - but you'll have to settle for charcoal/black colors rather than light blue.
I have used 1/4" thick foam, item # 86115K21 (up to +225° F) and it seems to work well.

Alfred
1966 blue 230SL automatic

Title: Re: Heater Core Insulation
Post by: bpossel on February 27, 2008, 12:48:48

Thanks Alfred!  Now I recall you already had mentioned that to me...
Thanks again!
Bob

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Originally posted by 66andBlue

Bob,
McMaster-Carr [http://www.mcmaster.com/] sells high-temp  polyurethane foam sheets  - but you'll have to settle for charcoal/black colors rather than light blue.
I have used 1/4" thick foam, item # 86115K21 (up to +225° F) and it seems to work well.

Alfred
1966 blue 230SL automatic

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bpossel  (Memphis, TN.)
'71 280SL  /  '97 E320