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Apr 21, 2005 | 07:59 PM

ssultan

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Hood Insulation Removal

Hi,
Wondering if anybody has ever removed the 'insulation' under the hood. Are there any side affects? Would the heat generated by the engine impact the paint on the hood without it?

Apr 22, 2005 | 12:10 PM

bizzy928

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Originally Posted by ssultan

Hi,
Wondering if anybody has ever removed the 'insulation' under the hood. Are there any side affects? Would the heat generated by the engine impact the paint on the hood without it?

Just a question, why do you want to do it? Save weight?

In any case, removing the insulation will make the engine noise louder. In addition, if there is ever an engine fire, there will be no insulation to fall on the engine and smother the flames.

My vote is to keep it on.

Apr 22, 2005 | 04:06 PM

TLW

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it could be possible for it be hot enough to mess with the paint

im going to change mine

to something else ..hehhehehehhhe

Apr 22, 2005 | 04:59 PM

ssultan

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Well I was installing my strut bar which clears if I remove the padding...hence the need for advice. If there is the REMOTEST chance I'd ruin the paint on my hood, I'll drop the idea.

Apr 23, 2005 | 05:22 AM

TLW

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are there any other options for the strut bar

is it A close fit or will the hood not go down

Apr 25, 2005 | 07:19 PM

GRAND_LS 4

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Well I was installing my strut bar which clears if I remove the padding...hence the need for advice. If there is the REMOTEST chance I'd ruin the paint on my hood, I'll drop the idea.

Yes there is, I suggest you dont go on with it ya sultan.

Apr 25, 2005 | 10:07 PM

HarrierAWD

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Originally Posted by ssultan

Well I was installing my strut bar which clears if I remove the padding...hence the need for advice. If there is the REMOTEST chance I'd ruin the paint on my hood, I'll drop the idea.

The heated paint might absorb contaminants and give the hood a dull-looking finish over time. Unless you always keep it clean. I second the others - don't remove the insulation.

The strut brace probably isn't designed well. Try find another brand that fits.