Hood Foam Liner?
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Hoodliners are meant to serve a number of crucial safety functions. Without an automotive hoodliner, it is very likely the hood of the car would quickly overheat and become warped, or the paint would melt. A good hoodliner keeps the hood cool and can also protect the car's engine from overheating by drawing heat away from the engine and into the core of the hoodliner material. Possibly the most important function, a hoodliner is designed to protect drivers and passengers in the event of an engine fire. When an engine catches fire, a set of bolts underneath the hood are designed to melt quickly, which releases the hoodliner onto the source of the fire. A fire-retardant hoodliner can smother a fire, giving a passenger more time to exit the vehicle.
- from Asbestos.com
A material secured to the underside of the hood to provide sound insulation. It is usually made of polyethylene, polypropylene, polyurethane, or a fabric of polyester
- from motoera.com
- from Asbestos.com
A material secured to the underside of the hood to provide sound insulation. It is usually made of polyethylene, polypropylene, polyurethane, or a fabric of polyester
- from motoera.com
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Mine is in bad shape. Dealer wants 250 bucks for a new one. Been reading around and most people say it does very little. Lots of different opinions about to keep it or not
1. In the event of an engine fire well ... that is what insurance is for. Sure it might smother the fire but if you are worried about it carry an extinguisher.
2. Most have noticed a significant drop in engine bay temp after removing it. However some noted in colder climates this could be a bad thing for short trips.
3. %99 report zero problems with paint over many years. 1% that claim it will melt or burn the paint. I find it hard to believe it would. Given the paint in the engine compartment doesn't.
4. Hood warp? Again ... not sure it would ever happen under normal conditions .... plus if the temps ever got that high then you have other problems, like your motor is about to blow something.
5. It makes the engine quieter inside the cabin and as well outside. This is true and depending on the car it is very noticeable.
I am on the fence. Has anyone removed it? How is the hood and the paint holding up? 250 bucks is a good detail job I would rather buy. :P
1. In the event of an engine fire well ... that is what insurance is for. Sure it might smother the fire but if you are worried about it carry an extinguisher.
2. Most have noticed a significant drop in engine bay temp after removing it. However some noted in colder climates this could be a bad thing for short trips.
3. %99 report zero problems with paint over many years. 1% that claim it will melt or burn the paint. I find it hard to believe it would. Given the paint in the engine compartment doesn't.
4. Hood warp? Again ... not sure it would ever happen under normal conditions .... plus if the temps ever got that high then you have other problems, like your motor is about to blow something.
5. It makes the engine quieter inside the cabin and as well outside. This is true and depending on the car it is very noticeable.
I am on the fence. Has anyone removed it? How is the hood and the paint holding up? 250 bucks is a good detail job I would rather buy. :P
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