Darrell wrote: <<They can get into the vents, heater, defroster from the front. If you remove the upper grill and check on the outer left and right side edges of the fresh air scoop there is a slit along each out edge. There is no easy way to get them out of there. The first step in gaining access to the front heater is to remove the dash. Look at section 80 in the bentley book it has a bit of info there.>> Deena's comments... Since on our "farm" mice are notorious for building nests in the heating systems of our vehicles, I'm wondering if there are any repellants (hopefully natural) that might discourage them from taking up residence in our 85 Westy while she is stored this winter?? Deena EMU OIL & EMU OIL SOAP Gentle Ridge Enterprises ~ Wisconsin, USA http://www.gentleridge.com ~ mailto:gentle@gentleridge.com ** Lots of new emu oil information on our website! ** |
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