SO ANGRY!!!

rare991 · 01-01-2013, 07:40 PM

So Im leaving my parents house this afternoon in my F150 and a couple miles down the road I get a huge whiff of gas. it gets worse and and i notice in the headlights behind me that gas is pouring out from underneath. pull over into a shopping center and investigate... and find the lines coming out of the top of tank had been chewed through. ( saw squirels all over the truck earlier in the day) god help those rodents next time i get over there!!!!

iCamaro · 01-01-2013, 08:15 PM

That sucks, but at least it was a ford!

I hope it's an easy fix for you.

rare991 · 01-01-2013, 08:29 PM

I hope so too. I know it sounds crazy but i like ford and chevy.

Scrappy Doo · 01-02-2013, 10:05 AM

This sucks don't get me wrong. But i did giggle a little bit.

*Pictures carl from caddyshack going on gopher rant*

Scalded Dog · 01-02-2013, 01:41 PM

Rodent damage is remarkably common. Talk to any dealership serviceman, and he'll tell you that they see them all the time, even on brand- spankin' new cars. The rodents get in there, chew up wires, hoses, plastic, insulation, and can cause many thousands of $$$ damage in a very short amount of time. ................................................. My Silverado spends a lot of time parked in a forested area: I keep plenty of delicious rodent killing poison cakes nestled away in the nooks and crannies in my engine bay. Hopefully, they'll snack on that before going for the high dollar entrees. So far, it seems to have worked, as ever since I placed those there, I've had no FURTHER damage to my rig.

rare991 · 01-02-2013, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Scalded Dog

Rodent damage is remarkably common. Talk to any dealership serviceman, and he'll tell you that they see them all the time, even on brand- spankin' new cars. The rodents get in there, chew up wires, hoses, plastic, insulation, and can cause many thousands of $$$ damage in a very short amount of time. ................................................. My Silverado spends a lot of time parked in a forested area: I keep plenty of delicious rodent killing poison cakes nestled away in the nooks and crannies in my engine bay. Hopefully, they'll snack on that before going for the high dollar entrees. So far, it seems to have worked, as ever since I placed those there, I've had no FURTHER damage to my rig.

not a bad idea. whatever i dont kill with the .22 will meet there death with some chemical warfare.

PalmerGA · 01-02-2013, 04:44 PM

Those hairy-tailed rats will tear up ANYTHING! I am at constant battle with them. I have Oak and Pecan trees in my yard, which they love. I kill as many as I can with a pellet gun, but they just keep coming.

The Blue Angel · 01-02-2013, 10:46 PM

[QUOTE=*Pictures carl from caddyshack going on gopher rant*[/QUOTE]

01-01-2013, 07:40 PM	#1
rare991 Drives: 2014 SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Newport News VA Posts: 896 View My Garage	SO ANGRY!!! So Im leaving my parents house this afternoon in my F150 and a couple miles down the road I get a huge whiff of gas. it gets worse and and i notice in the headlights behind me that gas is pouring out from underneath. pull over into a shopping center and investigate... and find the lines coming out of the top of tank had been chewed through. ( saw squirels all over the truck earlier in the day) god help those rodents next time i get over there!!!!

01-01-2013, 08:15 PM	#2
iCamaro Drives: 2012 LT RS Camaro Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bentonville, Arkansas Posts: 1,249	That sucks, but at least it was a ford! I hope it's an easy fix for you. __________________

01-02-2013, 04:44 PM	#7
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,754 View My Garage	Those hairy-tailed rats will tear up ANYTHING! I am at constant battle with them. I have Oak and Pecan trees in my yard, which they love. I kill as many as I can with a pellet gun, but they just keep coming. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

01-01-2013, 08:29 PM	#3
rare991 Drives: 2014 SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Newport News VA Posts: 896 View My Garage	I hope so too. I know it sounds crazy but i like ford and chevy.

01-02-2013, 10:05 AM	#4
Scrappy Doo Drives: Callaway Rogue Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: W8n 4 Snow, Minnesota Posts: 4,731	This sucks don't get me wrong. But i did giggle a little bit. Pictures carl from caddyshack going on gopher rant

01-02-2013, 01:41 PM	#5
Scalded Dog Drives: 2011 1LT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Crestline, CA Posts: 3,029	Rodent damage is remarkably common. Talk to any dealership serviceman, and he'll tell you that they see them all the time, even on brand- spankin' new cars. The rodents get in there, chew up wires, hoses, plastic, insulation, and can cause many thousands of $$$ damage in a very short amount of time. ................................................. My Silverado spends a lot of time parked in a forested area: I keep plenty of delicious rodent killing poison cakes nestled away in the nooks and crannies in my engine bay. Hopefully, they'll snack on that before going for the high dollar entrees. So far, it seems to have worked, as ever since I placed those there, I've had no FURTHER damage to my rig.