My insulated hood liner is about shot after only 27 years. In our climate is it better to not have the liner? I'm sure I'll hear more engine noise but curious what others have done.
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I can’t say for sure, but mine had the liner removed and the paint on the hood in the area over the engine is shot. No issues anywhere else. I realize the hood is a common place for it here in AZ, but for it to be as bad as it is on the hood and nonexistent elsewhere makes me think there might be something to it. Maybe not 100%, but a contributing factor?i call shenannigans on the paint thing, i have yet to see damage done by under hood temps unless you actually do catch on fire.
my 01 Taco has never had one and the paint is perfect, plus all the other rigs ive had. i think its purely a sound thing.
I'd be interested in what you use to fix your hood flex as I have the same problem. I looked into it a year ago and I think the filler is an autobody mastic of some kind, but never confirmed what should be used.During the recent Lexus xmas parts sale I ordered a new insulator ($169) and 15 mounting pins (rodents ate some of mine up a couple years ago. f’rs). Now I have to find the proper sealant/filler to do the skin to inner rib gaps. Be nice to get rid of the oil-canning hood at speeds over 65…