Steve J.

I installed a new hood pad from 928Intl. on my '87 two years ago and it's already crispy and crumbling. What could I have treated it with when new to make it last longer?

Randy V

Is it the 'egg crate' foam material?

I've had mine from 928 Intn'l for 3+ years and it's still in great shape.

morganabowen

That's odd, I bought one for my '82 from 928Intl, and three years later when I sold it, it still looked new

Bill Ball

I always raise the hood on my car when I get home. This vents the huge amount of engine heat that is released and trapped there once coolant and air is no longer circulating and helps to preserve all the rubber on the top of the motor as well as the hood liner. Mine is original and still is good after 140K miles. Same for all the rubber bits. Still, I am surprised too that the new liner had such a short life.

Steve J.

It's the small egg crate foam. I used to mash on it every time I raised the hood and it always seemed soft and pliable. It's like it turned bad suddenly within a month or two - not a gradual thing.

Sharks

The egg crate liner on the manual I bought last weekend is doing the same thing. If I tough it, it falls like snow all over the engine. Another part to add to the replace list. Thanks for reminding me.

morganabowen

Bill Ball is right, I always open my hood when I get home, it allows the engine to cool off quicker

jayc67

I finally gave up the fight and just left the pad off completely after replacing mine every 2 years. Not worth the trouble......

Airflite40

Get the silver pad from 928 motorsports...

IcemanG17

Opening the hood is a good idea....my pad is still in good shape..I guess its original..however several small rubber hood seal pieces dried out, so I replaced them.... Its all good now!

geekapalooza

I also raise the hood. Only problem with this is every time the wife sees the hood open, she thinks I've "spent more money on that thing".

Garth S

She's right - isn't she?

Bill Ball

I just went out and squeezed the pad in my now 140K mile 89 - not crunchy at all. The aftermarket egg crate replacement must be junk.

geekapalooza

Ok - Ya got me there! Nolo Contendere........