 Hood insulation, is it really necessary? |
 Jun 1, 2016 - 1:32 AM
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So back in Nov a family of mice moved into the insulation under the hood. The car was in storage for a short time with a cover on it. Next time I took the car cover off and propped the hood, I noticed something move to the back corner. I tapped the insulation, and the mice started to drop out, and one even came out the front of the hood and jumped over my shoulder. They did no chew up to much of the insulation, but the pee smell is still really strong in the lining itself. I now leave the hood up all the time and have taken a lot of measures to keep them out. I want to just axe the insulation piece all together. Wondering if it really would hurt to take out and leave out. I hate mice! Thanks
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Jun 2, 2016 - 10:10 PM
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I doubt it's effective as fire suppression, those things smoulder when given open flame and will actually continue to do so after the flame is gone, not to mention they soak up oil like a sponge too....
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6thcelestial Hood insulation, is it really necessary? Jun 1, 2016 - 1:32 AM
RoadRage its not really necessary, there are stories out th... Jun 1, 2016 - 6:56 AM cheela ditch it. weight reduction. I've seen some get... Jun 1, 2016 - 8:35 AM CelicaDICE My Celica has not had a Hood insulation for nearly... Jun 1, 2016 - 10:51 AM Box Hood insulation is just for noise suppression and ... Jun 1, 2016 - 1:18 PM richee3 It's actually fire suppression. The other bene... Jun 1, 2016 - 1:28 PM trdproven haven't used it since I bought it in 2005 Jun 2, 2016 - 7:05 PM
richee3 QUOTE (Bitter @ Jun 2, 2016 - 10:10 ... Jun 2, 2016 - 10:26 PM Bitter I really doubt that. Most engine fires are on exha... Jun 3, 2016 - 12:36 AM cheela probably be better as an emergency blanket in case... Jun 3, 2016 - 9:12 AM PegGTS QUOTE (cheela @ Jun 3, 2016 - 8:12 A... Jun 3, 2016 - 11:51 AM 955SFE Had mine off for 3 years now. No issues. Jun 5, 2016 - 1:20 PM msk59 I would like to install one if I can find brand ne... Jun 5, 2016 - 3:55 PM Bitter I doubt you'll find a new one and there's ... Jun 5, 2016 - 4:03 PM msk59 I have seen some reflective stuff at Home Depot th... Jun 5, 2016 - 4:18 PM Box http://store.secondskinaudio.com/thermal-insulatio... Jun 5, 2016 - 4:21 PM msk59 thanks Box. i will check it out. Jun 5, 2016 - 4:28 PM 6thcelestial Thanks everybody for your help. Jul 13, 2016 - 1:11 AM njccmd2002 Voted most active topic in ages Jul 13, 2016 - 6:33 AM 6thcelestial When I have the time I am going to go ahead and ta... Jul 13, 2016 - 8:30 AM Tigawoods DEI's products are pretty good for heat insula... Jul 14, 2016 - 1:26 PM VavAlephVav The most notable difference is in winter snow and ... Jul 14, 2016 - 6:01 PM 6thcelestial How about using the nylon or plastic pry tools tha... Jul 23, 2016 - 3:34 PM Bitter Yep, those are what you use. Jul 23, 2016 - 5:47 PM 6thcelestial [quote name='Bitter' date='Jul 23, 201... Jul 24, 2016 - 9:08 AM Bitter I find these work the best.
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