2nd Gen R60 Countryman Weird Under Hood Insulation Issue??

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    #1 wzabrouski, Jan 6, 2013
    Has anyone seen this before on their CM? There are two locations, one by the air filter, the other above where the washer fluid goes in? ImageUploadedByTapatalk1357515123.577805.jpg
     
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    #2 Metalman, Jan 6, 2013
    You got little critters???
     
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    #3 DneprDave, Jan 6, 2013
    Yup, looks like rodents.

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    #4 Crashton, Jan 6, 2013
    Best put the cat in the garage. Rodents can do lots of damage. Best find out where they are hiding. If you keep bird seed in your garage make sure is in a tightly covered metal can & clean up any spills.
     
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    #5 eMINIparts, Jan 7, 2013
    I agree that you have rodents. Get a cat or 2...
     
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    #6 Metalman, Jan 7, 2013
    These guy's can carry a full load.....

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    #7 Justa Jim, Jan 7, 2013
    I agree with MM. Put some moth balls in there. Also take a good look at your wiring, like spark plug wires. They love to shew on them. Had the same problem once with little field mice looking for a warm place to live.

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    #8 carboman, Jul 31, 2013
    I have two plug in ultrasonic rodent repellers in the garage and haven't seen any evidence of the little criters since.
     
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    #9 old81, Jul 31, 2013
    I can bet you will not get that fixed under a warranty claim. All the above advice is good.

    I watch out for mice and bats. Really can mess up things, but I don't let my cats in the garage, they can scratch MINI paint. ;)

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    #10 Metalman, Aug 1, 2013
    Hmmm....

    So we have mice with bats.... And now they were provided moth balls...

    I feel a slow pitch softball team is in the works... Could be entertaining
     

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