Subject	Squirrels nesting and/or creating food store? Ideas/Recos?
Posted by	mysticLegoZ on October 26, 2015 at 12:22 PM
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Message	Q: Are there any locations within the vehicle which should/can be inspected for nests, acorns, etc..? Details: The following is regarding a 92TT which has remained stationary for the past few years. The vehicle is stored in a driveway (residential suburb in MD) under a locked car cover. The vehicle is started whenever I am in the area, run for a bit, and then re-covered. It is rarely moved. Recently, a neighbor mentioned noticing several squirrels coming/going under the vehicle on a daily basis. Upon returning to the area, the car cover was removed in order to look underneath. Noticeable traces of infestation were not found. (The engine shields were not removed, so any traces may simply be hidden from plain view.) Before starting the engine, it would be great to confirm the squirrels/remnants are not positioned to damage the engine/vehicle. (There are no modifications to the vehicle.) I have read about various mouse/insect issues over the years, but have been unable to find the relevant threads. A few mention air box/filter issues so these items will be inspected. Are there any locations within the vehicle which should/can be inspected for nests, acorns, etc..? Also, the goal is to remove the squirrels and prepare the vehicle for winter storage. Any ideas/recommendations, including prevention of future infestations, will be appreciated. Thanks For reference, the FAQ for storage: [ http://www.twinturbo.net/net/viewmsg.aspx?forum=technical&msg_id=699237&forum=technical&dtSearch=8 ]
Follow Ups	Squirrels nesting and/or creating food store? Ideas/Recos? - mysticLegoZ 12:22:41 10/26/15 Pull the nose panel and inspect in there. If a stock intake - jzack 15:00:06 10/26/15 Will do, thanks. (n/m) - mysticLegoZ 19:09:12 10/26/15 Front fender liners? - -Grimm- 15:10:36 10/26/15 Good idea, thanks. (n/m) - mysticLegoZ 19:10:31 10/26/15 Might want to remove the covers behind the seats - ttz'in (norcal) 17:05:34 10/26/15 Will do, thanks. (n/m) - mysticLegoZ 19:09:55 10/26/15 I had mice store dog food in my Z - shiers69 20:06:29 10/26/15 Take a close look underneath the intake manifold, - Tanley (ATL) 21:59:43 10/26/15 Second this. - cherry 09:27:58 10/27/15 Check for mice nests inside as well before storage..... - Zxpress 07:45:36 10/27/15 Rear area near tire wells have one way vents to allow - jzack 12:26:47 10/27/15 I always had nuts/shells on top of my front shock towers - WhiTTe Z 13:42:13 10/27/15 Re: I always had nuts/shells on top of my front shock towers - Dallas DamonZ 15:36:46 10/27/15 Great ideas/pointers all around. Thanks a lot everyone. - mysticLegoZ 11:49:13 10/28/15 got an HKS exhaust? Might wanna check in there (n/m) - LJZTT 13:27:51 10/28/15
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