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Field Marshal Dr. Opti

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Rodents under the bonnet.
« on: 01 November 2020, 17:13:00 »
Little bastards...... >:(

Shredded foam and droppings everywhere. :-\

What is the best way to deter the little shits?

I've heard WD40 works if sprayed liberally.
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Re: Rodents under the bonnet.
« Reply #1 on: 01 November 2020, 17:28:24 »
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 01 November 2020, 17:13:00
Little bastards...... >:(

Shredded foam and droppings everywhere. :-\

What is the best way to deter the little shits?

I've heard WD40 works if sprayed liberally.


They LOVE Mercedes wiring.


So, park near a Merc :y


A couple of Jack Russels on the loose is effective....
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Re: Rodents under the bonnet.
« Reply #2 on: 01 November 2020, 17:32:45 »
Mice or rats ?
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Re: Rodents under the bonnet.
« Reply #3 on: 01 November 2020, 17:41:51 »
A friend of mine had his 2018 Ford Ranger to have rodent protection put on some of his wiring last week , apparently this is becoming a very common problem in modern vehicles as soya is used in the coatings ,if you Google the problem several car companies are affected. Rodents love the taste of the stuff .
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Re: Rodents under the bonnet.
« Reply #4 on: 01 November 2020, 18:19:23 »
Clearly its down to lack of use.

You can drop it round mine and I will be glad to help you fix the issue.  :y
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Re: Rodents under the bonnet.
« Reply #5 on: 01 November 2020, 18:41:47 »
I expect they thought "Oh look a Signum!  No one is daft enough to drive one of those these days, that'll make a great winter residence as it won't be going anywhere!"  :)
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Re: Rodents under the bonnet.
« Reply #6 on: 01 November 2020, 19:44:54 »
Put traps under bonnet with peanut butter in.. Also put them around as there's more mice...  I've 12 traps at parents house, and they will soon be emptied on a daily basis,  the Owls and Hawks love the free lunches, which get put on a table.. :y

 
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Re: Rodents under the bonnet.
« Reply #7 on: 01 November 2020, 19:45:14 »
More likely to go for the "Des Res" XF rather than slum council estate Signum :D
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Re: Rodents under the bonnet.
« Reply #8 on: 02 November 2020, 13:12:46 »
Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 November 2020, 17:32:45
Mice or rats ?

Going by the size of the turds, I think mice.
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Re: Rodents under the bonnet.
« Reply #9 on: 02 November 2020, 13:14:28 »
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 01 November 2020, 18:41:47
I expect they thought "Oh look a Signum!  No one is daft enough to drive one of those these days, that'll make a great winter residence as it won't be going anywhere!"  :)

They have chosen the Jag. :-\

The Signum is rodent free.
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Re: Rodents under the bonnet.
« Reply #10 on: 02 November 2020, 13:17:10 »
Quote from: biggriffin on 01 November 2020, 19:44:54
Put traps under bonnet with peanut butter in.. Also put them around as there's more mice...  I've 12 traps at parents house, and they will soon be emptied on a daily basis,  the Owls and Hawks love the free lunches, which get put on a table.. :y

Trouble is that I will inevitably forget I have set the traps and drive off with them still under the bonnet, until they  get wedged in the supercharger pulley (or similar) :-X
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Re: Rodents under the bonnet.
« Reply #11 on: 02 November 2020, 13:19:37 »
I've just had a look on the jag forum, and the advice is to take it to your nearest dealer.  :y
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Re: Rodents under the bonnet.
« Reply #12 on: 02 November 2020, 13:30:07 »
Quote from: STEMO on 02 November 2020, 13:19:37
I've just had a look on the jag forum, and the advice is to take it to your nearest dealer.  :y

Scouse smartarse. :)

I have invested £12.95 in a product called e-ratstop. :)
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Re: Rodents under the bonnet.
« Reply #13 on: 02 November 2020, 13:56:29 »
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 02 November 2020, 13:30:07
Quote from: STEMO on 02 November 2020, 13:19:37
I've just had a look on the jag forum, and the advice is to take it to your nearest dealer.  :y

Scouse smartarse. :)

I have invested £12.95 in a product called e-ratstop. :)

Sounds like a great investment M'lud!  :y
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Re: Rodents under the bonnet.
« Reply #14 on: 02 November 2020, 14:27:28 »
Just get a cat ;D
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