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Old 12-26-01, 12:18 AM
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Question Under hood insulation
Should I remove the under hood insulatio? Why is it there in the first place?
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It is most likely for sound insulation.
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Many cars have this. I believe it is to keep the hood paint cooler (keep it from deteriorating).
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Leave it....it doesn't weigh anything, and it most definitely keeps the hood temps down....I have heard of paint blistering on non-insulated hoods.
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