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Jul 30, 2006 | 03:52 PM

GigEmAgs07

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Removing Hood Insulator

Just remove the pop-tab lookin things by poppin them off with a flat head? Anything to disconnect once i get those out, or is it that easy?

Jul 30, 2006 | 03:56 PM

Jaws

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It's just that easy on the gen 5.5 (just replaced mine). Don't know about a 2K, though I would expect it to be the same.

Jul 30, 2006 | 04:04 PM

irish44j

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why are you removing it, might I ask?

Jul 30, 2006 | 04:10 PM

GigEmAgs07

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cause i can! haha no real reason, i may try to get murano sprayers before too long, and just wanna get a look under there to see what i'd be lookin at.

Jul 31, 2006 | 11:55 AM

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Is there any benefit to removing the hood insulation? Will the engine run cooler in the summer?

Jul 31, 2006 | 01:53 PM

AcerX

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Originally Posted by bladerunr

Is there any benefit to removing the hood insulation? Will the engine run cooler in the summer?

There well be a very small difference. Not enough to notice though. I rather have protect my hood to be honest with you.

Jul 31, 2006 | 11:12 PM

steven88

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maybe he wants to remove it becuz hes getting a new hood...and if you wanna take off your windshield washer hoses, you have to remove the insulation under the hood to reach it...