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Hood insulation?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Markc1024, Sep 27, 2015.

  1. Sep 27, 2015 at 2:20 PM
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    Markc1024

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    Admittedly this is my first Tacoma. Just got the TRD Sport and noticed there is no insulation material on the hood. Is this normal and any prior issues/concerns with heat and the paint?

    Thanks in advance!

    Mark
     
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  2. Sep 27, 2015 at 2:33 PM
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    Hmmmmm....never paid attention to it. That might explain a lot of the older Gen 2's around here with peeling paint on the hoods.
     
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  3. Sep 27, 2015 at 2:36 PM
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    Closest thing on second gen was the padding under the plastic engine cover.Most vehicles its not even insulation.......its actually held on by plastic clips that melt in case of a fire, which drop it and it helps smother the flames...... Helps atleast
     
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  4. Sep 27, 2015 at 2:58 PM
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    That's a myth.
     
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    some and more and more and more and
    it has never really been a problem.
     
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    Thanks all - my intent is what has happened historically and if there is any concerns - sounds like it may be non issue.
     
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    Interesting.. I fell for the myth :(
     
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    Considering all the underhood fires u see, I guess that totally makes sense about it being a myth....... We don't even have the stock one over the engine when we get a blower.
     
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