Hood Heat Shield

[T is for TURBO]

Well, the car has been in storage for about three weeks (Im already going through boost withdrawls ) Anyhow, while its in storage I plan on doing a few minor things with it, nothing to big as money is an issue right now. But mostly, I'll be doing things such as tranny fluid, coolant flush, plugs, wires, intake, you know putsyshit. But thats where I have a question, When I bought the car earlier this year, it didn't come with a hood heat sheild (the reflective lining on the underside of the hood) I know I should really have one as I do not have the money for a new paint job, but were do I get one. I know I could go to a junk yard, however the yards around here suck (no organization, and the owners/employess are dicks). Any ideas as to where to get one?

Thanks!
-Shawn

 

[TURFNNSURF]

you could always order one from the net. Here is an example..
http://www.stylinconcepts.com/parts.aspx?partfamilyid=1230&CategoryID=28&SubcategoryID=334

 

[Defiant]

It may be one of those things the dealer doesn't charge much for- start there. If you can't find it locally, shipping will be a nuisance.

First person to try and say it's a fire-smothering blanket gets a special award.

 

[ddavisaf]

Like a gold star or something? I'll say it for a gold star....

 

[97EclipseGSTer]

that shinny relfective stuff you say actually smothers fires if one ever occured. Just go online and search for one....

 

[97EclipseGSTer]

yeah, now I feel like a retard...I should of read the whole thread before I post.....Can I have that star......for humiliation

 

[Mist3r Spool]

I don't even have the lining under my hood, is it a big deal not-to-have?

 

[ddavisaf]

Since our engine bays get SOOO Hot they put the reflective material in there to try and save the paint on the hood. If you don't have that hood shield, you'll want to make sure you have an exhaust manifold shield.

 

[ddavisaf]

yeah, now I feel like a retard...I should of read the whole thread before I post.....Can I have that star......for humiliation

There's your star... . Don't feel bad Defiant yelled at me for that one time. I was told it was to smother fires also, come to find out it just saves the paint on your hood. Just learn and make sure you help correct the myth.

 

[T is for TURBO]

Thanks guys!