Pad under the hood, above the engine

[ms5490renegade]

is it important? mine was all went and tore so i had to take it out

 

[hyde]

That's OK. Just dry it and put it back. Some rat infested Blake's once. That thing is there, fire retardant and noise suppressant, and obviously pretty tasty, don't believe? Ask Blake's rat!

 

[ms5490renegade]

it was on top of my car drying and when i was at work it blew away. do i need it?

 

[tommudd]

mine has been out since I put the hood louvers in, not any noiser I don't think forget about it

 

[Corwyyn]

it was on top of my car drying and when i was at work it blew away. do i need it?

On a guess I'd say 'no' but if you're really concerned go to a pull-a-part place next weekend and grab one.

 

[jeepkj02]

Mine is getting pretty nasty looking. Starting to rip apart. Might get rid of it soon.

 

[jsc7002]

i ripped mine out when I did my hood louvers too

 

[chirokj]

A groundhog ate most of mine when i had my van so i ripped it out. Didnt see any difference except in the winter the snow will melt off your hood a lot faster

 

[JeepJeepster]

Its not really needed but it helps keep down sounds from the engine and keeps the hood from getting so hot. Probably keeps the paint looking nicer longer.

 

[tjkj2002]

Without that pad your paint on the hood could blister and will fade alot faster.It also is a fire supressor for the engine.If you have a way for the heat to escape,hood vents,then it is fine to run without one.

 

[ms5490renegade]

ok then i'll be going to chrysler after my badlands trip on tuesday. BTW i get paid monday and the y-pipe finally gets fixed monday

 

[LibertyFever]

Can't you buy that stuff by the square foot at an auto supply store?