underhood insulator

[trimmertrail]

Its sagging.....fix or remove???

 

[beaufort-fj60]

i've debated removing mine also, just not sure if it would burn the paint or get to loud.

 

[Tinker]

You won't notice the difference except no chunks of hairy stuff getting into the belts.

 

[Benji]

You should be able to replace the plastic pins. If not, just take it off.

 

[CSA]

Mr. T put that part there for a reason. If it is sagging because it is trashed, I would replace it. If it is sagging because the clips are trashed, I'd replace the clips.

 

[malik]

i removed mine i hope this was not a mistake

 

[MR.FJ60]

I've had mine off for almost a year now. I didn't notice a diffrence in sound.

 

[hodag]

Mine was gone when I purchased my '87. The paint on the hood is toast. I dont know if some colors are more susceptible to burning off, but mine is (was) silver.

I think it is there for a reason.

Hodag

 

[SLOwag]

My hood liner has also crapped out due to the PS pump that was spewing when I bought the truck. I did an OEM price check with Cruiser Dan...as always, he's cheaper but the shipping price made it a deal killer. My recollection was that the shipping was so high due to how the liner was packaged. Now I'm looking at Dynamat, but haven't pulled the trigger on that yet. I'd like to know what others may be doing as a replacement.

http://www.dynamat.com/products_automotive_hoodliner.html

 

[landcruiserjunky]

Mine has a huge chunck missing from when a belt snapped loose. I kinda needa replace it before the new paintjob. Gotta keep the new paint as clean and rustfree as possible. Did we ever discover if hood insulators have no effect on the hoods paint or do they fry it? I`m kinda leaning towards frying the hood paint...

 

[2mbb]

I got mine from my local dealer. It did come in a big flat box. No separate shipping charges.

 

[Kief]

You DEFINITELY need to replace it. Without the sound dampening affects as well as protecting the hood from the relentless radiant heat you will become a scourge to the landcruiser community, secondly the vehicle will begin the stall, run erratically and get horrible fuel economy. Why, you ask? You will disturn The Teq principle of synergy and simply pulling off parts that seem unnecessary is the same as using aftermarket parts.
Secondly as a consciencous lover of nature this part you are belittling plays a significant role in the campground ecology. The 700 pounds of iron in your 2f engine provides a cozy little bed for the local squirrels and chipmunks. As I am sure you have some common sense, cast iron makes for a very uncomfortable nest so the molded stuffing in your hood liner neatly placed under the carbeurator on the intake and exhaust manifolds. As you continue your adventure the smell of burning debris awakens your otherwise dulled senses and makes for a great story and a swift end to your fun little trip giving you another opportunity to work on your favorite vehicle...




Ditch it.