MICE in engine compartment/bay - Page 3

Plezier · 10th October 2012, 20:24

Ahhh I have to report the sad demise of the First pesky rodent found still warm but dead on top of my front banks cam cover.

Correction on just checking #2 Miccie has also met teh same fate

Plezier · 11th October 2012, 07:39

Tally for the first nights trapping was FOUR Mices..... I feel like Mr Jinks ................................

Quote:

I hate Meeces to pieces

http://petcaretips.net/MrJinxWalking.jpg

Craig parker · 11th October 2012, 09:34

We're they hiding in your engine bay all day and then just appearing at night?!

stevestrat · 11th October 2012, 09:46

I worked for a taxi company, we had a big Fiat minibus which didn't move that often and sat in the corner of the car park, right next to the bins. He'd only had it a few months when it developed an electrical fault and the boss took it in for what he thought would be a warranty repair. Err . . . . no! Rats had chewed through wires. Boss was the only one not laughing about it

Plezier · 11th October 2012, 11:21

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Originally Posted by Craig parker

We're they hiding in your engine bay all day and then just appearing at night?!

Well I saw the first one alive in the morning so it's possible. I cleared a nest out from the N/S wing in the engine bay in the Frontera only he other day.

Will have to wait until tonight ans see if we catch any more to have a better idea.

Yella Fella · 11th October 2012, 11:25

I have a friend who MGBGT's interior was ripped to bits by mice shortly after showing the car at a car show. He thinks the mice came from the field where the cars were on show. They are so small but caused big damage!

Plezier · 11th October 2012, 23:09

Well it seems that they are coming out at night. caught one before going out for the evening. Trap is re-set under the bonnet:-

Will see how we do in the rain.

James.uk · 11th October 2012, 23:20

Have you checked with the prev owner as to legal ownership of aforementioned rodents? Don't want to find yourself in Court for murdering his family pets do you...

He may of course want them returned to him in good condition, and being dead hardly meets that criteria innit.. lmho..

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Plezier · 11th October 2012, 23:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by James.uk

Have you checked with the prev owner as to legal ownership of aforementioned rodents? Don't want to find yourself in Court for murdering his family pets do you...

He may of course want them returned to him in good condition, and being dead hardly meets that criteria innit.. lmho..

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Oh dear never mind .............................. I am in my Mr Jinx mode.........................

klickmarket · 12th October 2012, 00:05

I dont know why you all find this so funny. as it is serious problem !! and can be very expensive.
1. It can result in excessive squeaking, which is extremely difficult to locate.
I use 2 cans of WD40 to get rid of my squeaks. and at £10 for both tins I was not amused.
2. The cost of a new CAT is nothing to laugh about either, especially when you think the factory fitted one should be doing the job.

3. On a more serious note... you can purchase these 12 volt efforts off Ebay an although expensive at £32 ..they could save you a fortune on wiring etc etc etc.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PROCTER-PI...item3a720ff890

best of luck with the Cheezywotsit munchers... hope this helps.

Klickster

10th October 2012, 20:24	#21
Plezier I really should get out more....... Mercedes C Class CDI estate (2003) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Gradina Posts: 2,652 Thanks: 62 Thanked 137 Times in 119 Posts	Ahhh I have to report the sad demise of the First pesky rodent found still warm but dead on top of my front banks cam cover. Correction on just checking #2 Miccie has also met teh same fate __________________ Classic SE CDT sadly lost in a severe collision.

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stevestrat This is my second home ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prestonpans Posts: 22,603 Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts	I worked for a taxi company, we had a big Fiat minibus which didn't move that often and sat in the corner of the car park, right next to the bins. He'd only had it a few months when it developed an electrical fault and the boss took it in for what he thought would be a warranty repair. Err . . . . no! Rats had chewed through wires. Boss was the only one not laughing about it __________________ Steve T4 Location Map

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Yella Fella Nemo Me Impune Lacessit None at the moment Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Glasgow's HMP Barlinnie, 'A' Hall, 2nd Flat Posts: 5,192 Thanks: 493 Thanked 1,094 Times in 666 Posts	I have a friend who MGBGT's interior was ripped to bits by mice shortly after showing the car at a car show. He thinks the mice came from the field where the cars were on show. They are so small but caused big damage! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

11th October 2012, 23:09	#27
Plezier I really should get out more....... Mercedes C Class CDI estate (2003) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Gradina Posts: 2,652 Thanks: 62 Thanked 137 Times in 119 Posts	Well it seems that they are coming out at night. caught one before going out for the evening. Trap is re-set under the bonnet:- Will see how we do in the rain. __________________ Classic SE CDT sadly lost in a severe collision.

11th October 2012, 09:34	#23
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11th October 2012, 23:20	#28
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	Have you checked with the prev owner as to legal ownership of aforementioned rodents? Don't want to find yourself in Court for murdering his family pets do you... He may of course want them returned to him in good condition, and being dead hardly meets that criteria innit.. lmho.. ...

12th October 2012, 00:05	#30
klickmarket Regular poster R75 saloon Omega 2.2 + No Tourer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Scotland FK7 Posts: 57 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I dont know why you all find this so funny. as it is serious problem !! and can be very expensive. 1. It can result in excessive squeaking, which is extremely difficult to locate. I use 2 cans of WD40 to get rid of my squeaks. and at £10 for both tins I was not amused. 2. The cost of a new CAT is nothing to laugh about either, especially when you think the factory fitted one should be doing the job. 3. On a more serious note... you can purchase these 12 volt efforts off Ebay an although expensive at £32 ..they could save you a fortune on wiring etc etc etc. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PROCTER-PI...item3a720ff890 best of luck with the Cheezywotsit munchers... hope this helps. Klickster