Rats in the engine compartment - game on

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I'm the type of car person that is particular about having all areas on the car clean. Hence, keeping clean engine bay is part of normal care. I hadn't driven the FX in the last few days. This morning when I opened the hood to begin a small tinkering project, I was immediately greeted with rat droppings and urine. The under hood padding is torn, but all electronics and everything is functioning normally, so there should not be any damage to any wires or lines. The coming pictures are not for the faint of heart. The level of disrespect is heartbreaking.
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My animal loving instinct will be put on hold as I swear immediate revenge. Rat bastard has messed with the wrong dude . . .
 
Hey it's just an animal, it doesn't know any better. Catch and release! :tongue (2):

I always wondered how they actually get into the engine bay. Do you leave your FX parked outdoors? The lower panel is removed?
 
AeroBFA said:
Hey it's just an animal, it doesn't know any better. Catch and release! :tongue (2):

I always wondered how they actually get into the engine bay. Do you leave your FX parked outdoors? The lower panel is removed?
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Well, they can eat their way thru steel, I guess some plastic wouldn't be much of a problem....
 
AeroBFA said:
Hey it's just an animal, it doesn't know any better. Catch and release! :tongue (2):

I always wondered how they actually get into the engine bay. Do you leave your FX parked outdoors? The lower panel is removed?
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Catch and release, yeah sure! Lol
It was parked outside and all engines covers are on. They can just hop on the axles and up on in there for a warm little spa.
It's the middle of avocado season, so they're happily living life - until tonight.
 
The FX50 guy I sold my mats too a few months ago said that his last Infiniti this happened, but they ended up chewing through most of the wiring and crap and it was > $3,000 fix. It was sitting in his garage and they go in there cause it's warm during the winters especially how our engine pay has the padding, etc. Anyway, he finally killed them all, but it's something you have to watch out for. This is why he got the FX50 replaying his M56.
 
Holly sh!t. That's no bueno, those things are crazy. Back in Philly I opened a hood of my aunt's Acura and the bastard just jumped right at me. I;m not afraid of rats but I admit I almost screamed when I saw those red eyes and teeth flying towards me, I just smacked it with my hand like a tennis ball. It chewed up so much wires we didn't know where to start. we left a box of rat poison on top of the engine, the next day the box was empty and the rat was under the car ... dead.
 
OK, here's what you have to do:
First, build a small staircase leading up to your lower engine bay cover. You'll want to make him feel at home for this plan to work.
Next you'll want to source a couple pieces of doll furniture - a small recliner and an end table will do. Place these items upon the engine cover. Sidebar, you might consider a sheet of plastic over the cover as well to protect it from the inevitable accident. Did you know that 99% of rats are incontinent? Weird.... Anyway, the last piece of your puzzle is an inverted valve stem cover which you will fill with whiskey and place on the end table. A couple cookie crumbs next to the hooch wouldn't hurt.

Tomorrow morning he'll be asleep on the recliner and so hung over that there's no way he'll make it to work on time. Considering his proven level of respect and etiquette, this likely won't be his first infraction, which means he'll probably be fired. Getting fired is a big deal in the rodent kingdom (surprising, I know) so the eventual shame brought upon himself and his family will force him to pack up and leave town. Mission accomplished!
 
As an Animal Rights Activist and a member of PETA, I am happy you have provided your car as a safe haven and shelter for our furry friends. There is nothing better than to give in these economic times, you sir are to be commended. But why so much hate? If you are to evict these Gods creatures, please give 30 days notice. They will leave on their own. If not, you can start the process of eviction through a court of law.... However long it may take... It's worth having the satisfaction knowing you are helping animals relocate to a pleasant place.











On second thought, they messed with big red.....kill those m'fers.....lol
 
tchuck said:
OK, here's what you have to do:
First, build a small staircase leading up to your lower engine bay cover. You'll want to make him feel at home for this plan to work.
Next you'll want to source a couple pieces of doll furniture - a small recliner and an end table will do. Place these items upon the engine cover. Sidebar, you might consider a sheet of plastic over the cover as well to protect it from the inevitable accident. Did you know that 99% of rats are incontinent? Weird.... Anyway, the last piece of your puzzle is an inverted valve stem cover which you will fill with whiskey and place on the end table. A couple cookie crumbs next to the hooch wouldn't hurt.

Tomorrow morning he'll be asleep on the recliner and so hung over that there's no way he'll make it to work on time. Considering his proven level of respect and etiquette, this likely won't be his first infraction, which means he'll probably be fired. Getting fired is a big deal in the rodent kingdom (surprising, I know) so the eventual shame brought upon himself and his family will force him to pack up and leave town. Mission accomplished!
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Maybe add some weed and tiny little rolling papers to the mix?
 
Ha. My brothers honda pilot had a rat nest in the engine bay. Apparently pilots have a clever design to the engine bay with perfect enclave in it. Quite a common problem between Honda owners...
 
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