There are certain things in life that we just can’t control, especially if our vehicles aren't garage-kept. Here is one example, and I’ll offer a possible solution next week…
One thing that I’ve never had the displeasure of dealing with is a rat, mouse, bird, or anything else trying to stow away and survive under the hood of my truck, although I do admire witty ferrets. However, a neighbor of mine discovered that a family of mice had been feasting on the under-hood wiring on his Power Stroke, causing him more headaches than he could've ever imagined.
On Wednesday I was at Diesel Tech’s shop, and they showed me this intake boot, with a good size chunk of plastic missing (arrow in photo). Apparently, a truck that had been sitting for a while became a permanent residence for a rat seeking shelter and a bite to eat. I wonder if the rodent liked the taste of intake? But, we may never know, as the culprit got away scott free.
How about it? Ever had an undesirable creature seek out a comfy place under your hood, whether it be for shelter, warmth, or a snack?