underhood insulation
July-2nd-2002, 07:25 AM
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underhood insulation
I'm thinking about removing the gray, molded insulating pad
stuck to the underside of my hood for a cleaner engine bay look.
What is this thing, anyway? Is it thermal insulation or just
sound insulation? If I take it off, can I put it back on? Or is
removing it a destructive process? Is it just held on with
those little clips? Or is there some glue as well? Will I have
any problems running without it?
I figure some of the guys who have replaced their windshield
washer nozzles might have had to get under there and might
have a few answers.
stuck to the underside of my hood for a cleaner engine bay look.
What is this thing, anyway? Is it thermal insulation or just
sound insulation? If I take it off, can I put it back on? Or is
removing it a destructive process? Is it just held on with
those little clips? Or is there some glue as well? Will I have
any problems running without it?
I figure some of the guys who have replaced their windshield
washer nozzles might have had to get under there and might
have a few answers.
July-2nd-2002, 10:13 AM
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As far as I know, it's just held on with those panel clips. I don't believe there is any adhesive.
It is mostly sound insulation, but I'm sure it has some thermal properties as well.
You might ruin some of those panel clips when removing them - but you should be able to buy them at any body shop place - if you go to a body shop, I wouldn't be surprised if they just give you some. They're a generic automotive fastener, and not Mazda specific, so they probably have thousands of them lying around.
It is mostly sound insulation, but I'm sure it has some thermal properties as well.
You might ruin some of those panel clips when removing them - but you should be able to buy them at any body shop place - if you go to a body shop, I wouldn't be surprised if they just give you some. They're a generic automotive fastener, and not Mazda specific, so they probably have thousands of them lying around.
July-2nd-2002, 09:43 PM
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hihoslva is right. The little clips are the only thing holding that pad on. The clips are pretty easy to pop out also. And as far as I can tell, the insulation pad isn't to really help keep a quiet ride, it is more of a heat shield. I know this for a fact because I took my insulation off the underside of the hood and now the hood gets VERY HOT.
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July-23rd-2002, 07:48 AM
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Originally posted by njaremka
were there any ill effect from removing that cover? i would hate to remove it, and see that my hood starting to change colors.
were there any ill effect from removing that cover? i would hate to remove it, and see that my hood starting to change colors.
July-23rd-2002, 11:53 AM
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Originally posted by Sir Nuke
or do something I have YET to see done to a Pro. remove the insulation...but to let the heat out....LOUVER THE HOOD!
or do something I have YET to see done to a Pro. remove the insulation...but to let the heat out....LOUVER THE HOOD!
July-23rd-2002, 05:36 PM
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it really isnt that big of a thing. even if your trying to go show, its not like you drive around with your hood open showin everyone your nice under hood thing. haha. naw but i understand someone might want a more "showy" look. but whatever, just leave it i say
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