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Old 01-09-2009, 06:50 PM   #1
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DIY: Liftback Hood insulator install PICS

Well, it arrived today along with some other stuff.
Here you see the "box" (a folded over piece of cardboard).
Close up of part #.
Baggie of hood clips, you need 5, I bought 6.
Insulator was $58USD , clips about $1USD apiece.
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Old 01-09-2009, 06:50 PM   #2
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that's a pretty good install....
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that's a pretty good install....
i disagree!

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Top and bottom of insulator, it's about three feet long or 94cm.
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Before and after, pins push right in, 1 min. install....
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Oh, the last two orders from my parts guy came with a little extra goodie in the box.....
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Old 01-09-2009, 06:58 PM   #7
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i disagree!

lol
Pretty foolproof, no skills or tools required.
I think there's fiberglass in that thing because I feel itchy now!
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Old 01-09-2009, 07:01 PM   #8
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that's a pretty good install....
Thanks!

So it appears this part is readily available in the USA, BUT they are'nt in any of the LB's sold there. There must be a big pile of these things in a warehouse somewhere.....
What a waste......
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Old 01-09-2009, 07:52 PM   #9
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I can tell just by looking at it that it's designed to be a flame retardant. Thanks for sharing.
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so is generally the idea/purpose of it?
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Old 01-09-2009, 09:18 PM   #11
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What exactly is a hood insulator supposed to do and how does that function justify the price? Just curious. I live in interior AK and engine warmth is a big deal for short trips around town.
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Old 01-09-2009, 11:19 PM   #12
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Wow, Toyota makes coffee cups and travle mugs now, sweet...

Nice job on taking the innitiative to confirm availability and fitment.
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Old 01-09-2009, 11:28 PM   #13
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What exactly is a hood insulator supposed to do and how does that function justify the price? Just curious. I live in interior AK and engine warmth is a big deal for short trips around town.
2 purposes....

1. hold ambient heat from engine in from escaping through thin sheet metal of hood

2. partial sound deadening.....yeah.....
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Old 01-09-2009, 11:32 PM   #14
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What exactly is a hood insulator supposed to do and how does that function justify the price? Just curious. I live in interior AK and engine warmth is a big deal for short trips around town.
Keeps inside cabin noise down, protects paint from direct heat of engine, "insulates" like the pink stuff, and may help contain engine fire.
Oh, and did I mention it just LOOKS GOOD too?
My old twin cam Saturn had an insulator, my single cam Saturn did not. That used to bug the heck out of me!
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Old 01-09-2009, 11:34 PM   #15
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Wow, Toyota makes coffee cups and travle mugs now, sweet...

Nice job on taking the innitiative to confirm availability and fitment.
My pleasure.
It's not a cheap mod for what it is, but it gives a real nice finished look.
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most people who have these take them OFF to clean up the underhood look

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Old 01-10-2009, 10:27 AM   #17
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most people who have these take them OFF to clean up the underhood look

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Perhaps, but it was bugging me that something was "missing" on the car.
Kinda like when you sit in a car and see all those plastic plugs in all the holes in the dash where all options would have gone....glad I sprang for the power package!
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Thanks for answering my question guys. I appreciate the patience.
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