Just purchased this 08 S Type and found the hood mat in the trunk. A test fit showed that is has shrunk and the holes no longer line up. I can get push retainers in the center three holes then glue (temporary) the rest of it in spots. However, I prefer to replace it. Found a few on line in the $230.00 range. Does anyone know where to purchase a good quality mat that fits.

 

I have been looking for a hood insulation mat with no luck at all so if you find a good source please post it.

 

+1 on that.

Mine has also appeared shrunk, and pulling on all the securing screws.

Looking for the 4.2ltr insulation.

Anyone have thoughts as to why this is happening?

Overheating at sometime, or age related??

 

Someone was making them! Anyone recall who? Details were posted but an age ago.

 

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...acement-30938/



Well a starter for someone, have to read through it now and see if they are still going.


Sadly not, RIP Gonzo

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/m...rs-net-121206/


some useful info on the web page, check it out.

 

I did not read the links. Although Gonzo has passed, I thought that a friend was going to take over Gonzos business.

Has anyone tried Gonzos old contact info.?

 

I found one supplier for $291.57. Here is the link: Jaguar Hood Pad, XJ6, XJ8, XJS, XK8, S-TYPE, X-TYPE, XJ40, X300, X308, jaguar parts

 

SSP Foam Mat 1/4 thick by 48 wide (per foot)-Super Soundproofing Store

SSP Foam Mat 1/4" thick by 48" wide, weight per foot = 0.15 sqft. / 0.6 lf.
Super Soundproofing Foam Mat for noise control: A closed cell vinyl-nitrile noise control FOAM suitable as a sound barrier as well as a sound absorber. For application to cars, boats, planes, home and office, anywhere a noise control mat is needed. Won't absorb moisture or odor, long lasting and durable. An excellent soundproofer and thermal insulator! (FAA Approved for aircraft, too! Ask for the lab burn tests that others can't supply!). Just apply with our PSA (Pressure Sensitive Adhesive- peel-off backing) or contact cement to reduce and absorb sound. (Note: this is NOT the cheap crappy rubber/neoprene as sold by some of our competitors said to defeat ambient noise!) Stock# 09-42720

This would appear to be the material Gonzo was using for his hood linings material.
Just need to find a supplier, locally or one that ships internationally.

This is just for the material, not precut for fitting. You would have to do the DIY to fit it yourself, and glue it on.

 

Any chance of scoring a good used one, like on Craigslist? So many part outs with mint body panels...when drivetrains bit the dust.