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Old 08-27-2002, 07:08 AM
jcantor jcantor is offline
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There are three functions of a hood pad, two of which are rather critical.

1. Sound proofing
2. Heat shield (protects the paint on your hood from engine heat)
3. Fire suppression (will drop off of the hood onto the engine in the case of a fire and help to smother the fire)

Given #2 and particularly the safety implications of #3, I'd replace it as soon as your budget allows.

jlc
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