Under-bonnet noise/heat shielding panels

Apr 11th, 2005, 17:17

Hi
Did any of the 240/60s come with under-bonnet noise/heat sheilding panels such as the 'carpety' stuff stuck on other cars?? I notice the noise levels of my B200F are quite loud and 'boomy' at low revs. Would sound deadening panels help? Would they cause overheating problems? Does the noise come from so many other areas (transmission/wind etc) that its not worth fussing about?
Would appreciate comments as ready to stick and cut to size noise suppression panels seem easy to get hold of.
Cheers
Chris

Mike_Brace · Apr 12th, 2005, 09:26

Obviously any sound deadening will reduce noise levels. However, could booming noise be that the exhaust has lost some baffles. Noise levels shouldn't be too bad in the car - are all doors shutting tightly? Is the soundproofing around gearlever intact? Are all gromments through bulkhead intact?
Mike

kev240 · Apr 12th, 2005, 20:52

My 1993, 240SE has underbonnet soundproofing panel factory fitted, you might manage to find one in a breakers, as I imagine a new one from Volvo would cost a few bob.
Kevin.

Erling · Apr 12th, 2005, 20:52

Hi,
The turbo and the diesel cars had under-bonnet "carpets". Also, if you are having problems with sound around the doors, grab the extra seal that the 1986(?) and up cars got if yours are older.

Apr 14th, 2005, 09:25

Thanks everyone, I'll give all the seals and exhaust a good check over and try my local breakers yard for a 'carpet'
Chris

Apr 11th, 2005, 17:17	#1
chrisj Guest Location:	Under-bonnet noise/heat shielding panels Hi Did any of the 240/60s come with under-bonnet noise/heat sheilding panels such as the 'carpety' stuff stuck on other cars?? I notice the noise levels of my B200F are quite loud and 'boomy' at low revs. Would sound deadening panels help? Would they cause overheating problems? Does the noise come from so many other areas (transmission/wind etc) that its not worth fussing about? Would appreciate comments as ready to stick and cut to size noise suppression panels seem easy to get hold of. Cheers Chris

Apr 12th, 2005, 09:26	#2
Mike_Brace Former contributor Last Online: May 15th, 2024 09:52 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Rhosgoch, Anglesey	RE: Under-bonnet noise/heat shielding panels Obviously any sound deadening will reduce noise levels. However, could booming noise be that the exhaust has lost some baffles. Noise levels shouldn't be too bad in the car - are all doors shutting tightly? Is the soundproofing around gearlever intact? Are all gromments through bulkhead intact? Mike

Apr 12th, 2005, 20:52	#3
kev240 Master Member Last Online: May 15th, 2024 20:33 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: OBAN	RE: Under-bonnet noise/heat shielding panels My 1993, 240SE has underbonnet soundproofing panel factory fitted, you might manage to find one in a breakers, as I imagine a new one from Volvo would cost a few bob. Kevin.

Apr 12th, 2005, 20:52	#4
Erling VOC member Last Online: May 8th, 2007 20:15 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Stavanger	RE: Under-bonnet noise/heat shielding panels Hi, The turbo and the diesel cars had under-bonnet "carpets". Also, if you are having problems with sound around the doors, grab the extra seal that the 1986(?) and up cars got if yours are older. __________________ The older I get, the better I used to be.

Apr 14th, 2005, 09:25	#5
chrisj Guest Location:	RE: Under-bonnet noise/heat shielding panels Thanks everyone, I'll give all the seals and exhaust a good check over and try my local breakers yard for a 'carpet' Chris

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