Does this help fix the hood flutter as well? Thanks!
1246290
Sorry I've never had any hood flutter but maybe it will help snug up your front end. I actually bent it a little at the latching point to tighten it up once I finished the install. I was more interested in slowing down the average tweeker from cannibalizing my engine compartment. You aught to check out the door hinge locks as well, I tried it with a cordless drill and with the right bit you can steel a door in less than 45 seconds, anything that can slow them down is a must.
1246291
Yes... That hood lock really fix as well... and looks great in my jeep sahara!!!
1246292
No; The lock only keeps the center latch from being opened without the key. There is an aftermarket set of hood side latches that many say cures flutter.
1246293
It actually holds the hood down very tightly combined with the side latches. At least on my 2012 it is solid.
1397423
this is a great question. Yes, it can work as a temporary fix until the radiator forms another leak else where. Cool the engine completely then clean the area with rubbing alcohol, then apply. Worked for me with a 5 inch hairline crack. But replace your radiator!
988671
It did pull most of a dent out on my hood. I think it might have pulled the entire dent out if the dent wasn't in an area where it was backed by steel framing. I just could not get to the backside of the dent to push it the rest of the way out. If your dent is in the middle of the fender, I think it will get most or all of it. Like another man said, make sure you use water to help with the suction. It does work.
2025086
I really don't like the hood mine came with. Hoping for a better one, thoughts?
1628236
It's not the most perfect advise but what I did was clean my window off and stick it on there , then cleaned the dust off. It worked perfectly. If there is dust on the sticker part , you might have to buy a new one.
1813937
I never had this problem. My guess is it's defective or maybe a wiring problem. Sorry, not much help. The hood we installed works and looks great. So, I'm guessing it's a defect of some kind.
1031606
not really, but get some 3M adhesive hooks,and attach them to hood, problem solved.
1144547
it will help some but I use my Fat Mat for a pumped 212cc engine in an enclosed engine box (for a boat). I have some of the same issues and found that I have become an expert custom exhaust builder to reduce a lot of noise from my motor. In your case look for a silencer as well.
709733
Yes go to the hardware store buy medium sandpaper and shave down the connection threads on the hood it will after some sanding slide smooth and click into place
1729893
Yes this will help a lot and you can also adjust your hoods closer to you on your handle bars.
2031917
No it does not fixes the problem, unles your car has Diagnostic Trouble Codes specific on this, this can be a internal transmission problem.
1577312
Call the person who installed it and have them fix it. They most likely did not remove the blocking panel that opens the hood to the outside vent. The instructions are pretty clear that you need to do this or else it will simply blow air back in your face. The clicking is probably a similar issue - that your installer didn't open it up and put the right panels in place and remove the securing packing tape.
1144545
More than likely it would help but you can't stop noise from coming from the gap at the bottom of the hood. Clean under the hood good and do in under the steering wheel and it might help with the noise. BTW try head phones there cheaper.
320224
It's true that it interfere with the upward operation of the window. I was able to sand it a little bit to minimize the interference and I also applied a thin coat of silicone on the window channel and the ventshade channel area, this helped a lot.
1696662
None that I know of. It does help me for the diesel engine sound I get at times at night. The squealing noises not so much, some relief if I use it often.
1707781
If you are using the extension you probably want to remove it. Also, since your unit came with two suction cups, you might want to have them in line with the direction of travel. You could also place the mount on the windshield rather than the hood. Since that is a long piece of flat metal, it may actually be flexing. Just some thoughts.
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That did the trick. Nice fix. This has happened to me several times. Will have to ensure I have a small screw driver in the car. Nice work!!!