If you get the one through FastLane, don't spend the extra money for the heat pad. It looks kind of neat but it's not worth it. When you get a new hood pad, make sure you use ONLY 3M Super Adhesive. Ask your local parts store about it and I'm sure they either have it or can order it. The hood glue is one place where you don't want to go cheap.

A little while ago, someone insulated their engine compartment very well and detailed the procedure very thoroughly. Unfortunetely I can't tell you who wrote it or what the thread is called, but it's in the archieves somewhere.

Alex

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