the front vent intake is where I've gotten a mouse.. total pain to get out,
you have to go all the way to the heater core

jere

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of Bob O Shaughnessy
Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2002 10:17 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Mouse Proofing

    I'm going to be getting a cheap ($500!) diesel Westy next week and
parking it for a little while at my in-laws out in the country, while I
rebuild the engine.

    I'll need to mouse proof the van while it is parked outside.  I've got
the obvious handled: The engine lid will be on and secured.  I'll block off
the vent system.

    What I need suggestions on is the camping equipment and such.  Are there
any hidden vents that I don't know about that I should block off?

    On a similar note.  The Westy has been sitting for about a year, all
closed up.  The veneer/covering on the bottom of the top rear compartment
has detached.  Is there any other potential heat/exposure damage that I
should look for?

    TIA
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Bob O'Shaughnessy,         Columbus, OH
vanagon@columbus.rr.com
99 A3 Jetta TDI
85GL with basic Westy interior
74 Bus (Dad's)
72 Wife, 94 Rabbit, 95 Cat, 96 Cat, 98 Kid, 00 Kid, 01 Dog
25 House