Hood Fire Prevention Liner Removal
09-25-2008, 03:02 PM
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its doesnt fall on the fire and put it out. it catches on fire and makes the fire hotter to produce more smoke to let you know that your car is on fire.
i agree with spicy, i think its a deadening/paint protection object.
i agree with spicy, i think its a deadening/paint protection object.
09-25-2008, 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by davedavetC
wrong wrong wrong, its there to smother the fire like someone mentioned previously, the tabs melt off and the liner smothers the engine bay. its a fire prevention device.
cuz i have yet to see it do that? haha
every tc i see just completely catches on fire. liner and all.
09-25-2008, 03:57 PM
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for it to smother the fire out it will have to fall apart to cover entirely any item that is on fire. if you have ever take it off, it is very stiff which means if it does happen to fall off, it will lay on top of the engine and catch fire.
it is there for noise control. the same material is on the firewall behind the engine.
it is there for noise control. the same material is on the firewall behind the engine.
09-26-2008, 01:06 AM
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It's rat food to keep them from eating your wires...
But really it's a heat shield. Keeps the engine heat away from the firewall where things could get damaged on the inside if it were to get too hot. It's under the hood to keep it cooler and not damage the paint. The sound dampener stuck to the inside of the firewall is what dampens the sound.
But really it's a heat shield. Keeps the engine heat away from the firewall where things could get damaged on the inside if it were to get too hot. It's under the hood to keep it cooler and not damage the paint. The sound dampener stuck to the inside of the firewall is what dampens the sound.
09-26-2008, 03:07 AM
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Originally Posted by davedavetC
wrong wrong wrong, its there to smother the fire like someone mentioned previously, the tabs melt off and the liner smothers the engine bay. its a fire prevention device.
For it to smoother a fire it would have to take away oxygen, for it to do that it would need to form to the motor/fire area.
Better yet, lets set one on fire and see what happens, it burns.
09-26-2008, 03:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Spicy_McHaggiz
Originally Posted by davedavetC
wrong wrong wrong, its there to smother the fire like someone mentioned previously, the tabs melt off and the liner smothers the engine bay. its a fire prevention device.
For it to smoother a fire it would have to take away oxygen, for it to do that it would need to form to the motor/fire area.
Better yet, lets set one on fire and see what happens, it burns.
09-26-2008, 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted by STNC
You should see the T-Shirt too!
09-26-2008, 03:48 PM
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You're all correct. lol. Its for sound deadening, heat and safety.
As for it falling and putting out a fire...
Hoodliners are meant to serve a number of crucial safety functions. Without an automotive hoodliner, it is very likely the hood of the car would quickly overheat and become warped, or the paint would melt. A good hoodliner keeps the hood cool and can also protect the car's engine from overheating by drawing heat away from the engine and into the core of the hoodliner material. Possibly the most important function, a hoodliner is designed to protect drivers and passengers in the event of an engine fire. When an engine catches fire, a set of bolts underneath the hood are designed to melt quickly, which releases the hoodliner onto the source of the fire. A fire-retardant hoodliner can smother a fire, giving a passenger more time to exit the vehicle.
Taken from - http://www.asbestos.com/products/aut...-hoodliner.php
As for it falling and putting out a fire...
Hoodliners are meant to serve a number of crucial safety functions. Without an automotive hoodliner, it is very likely the hood of the car would quickly overheat and become warped, or the paint would melt. A good hoodliner keeps the hood cool and can also protect the car's engine from overheating by drawing heat away from the engine and into the core of the hoodliner material. Possibly the most important function, a hoodliner is designed to protect drivers and passengers in the event of an engine fire. When an engine catches fire, a set of bolts underneath the hood are designed to melt quickly, which releases the hoodliner onto the source of the fire. A fire-retardant hoodliner can smother a fire, giving a passenger more time to exit the vehicle.
Taken from - http://www.asbestos.com/products/aut...-hoodliner.php
09-26-2008, 03:52 PM
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dont think we have the hood liners with asbestos. think that would add to the cost factor
hell, they didnt even fork over the extra buck or two to give us a full 3rd brake light
hell, they didnt even fork over the extra buck or two to give us a full 3rd brake light