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Old 06-13-2011, 01:56 AM
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is it ok to remove the hood pad? I am planning to make some hood vents...

I think the pad is to keep heat from damaging the pain on the hood... but does it REALLY get that hot?
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I believe it is for noise suppression as much as anything. I have removed hood pads from drag cars without ill effects. I have also used normal auto paint on engine blocks and valve covers and it works well. I think you will be OK removing it.
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good deal! thanks for the info
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I would say yes because I don't have one and my xj is fine. Honestly didn't even know xj's came with them.
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I would say yes because I don't have one and my xj is fine. Honestly didn't even know xj's came with them.
+1 One didn't come on my 98 XJ...nor did one come with my sister's 99 XJ
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My 99 didnt come with one either.
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i ripped mine out for hood vents and not a problem at all
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Mime didn't have one either
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my 01 dosent have one
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My 99 doesn't have one. Paint looks fine on the hood.
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