Where i live in Godzone we have small rats. Now before i left Melbourne to retire to the country( as all 2 of my friends had died, although Calver R. is still around) I had the under bonnet wiring changed at great expense. Arriving here on mid coast of Australia i put my SP in the garage and left her for a week or so. When i finally went for a drive the bugger stopped and overheated. No ignition ...nuffin. Towed to local auto electrician who told me some of the wiring had been eaten by rodents. Anyway a hefty bill. He gave me a good tip. Rodents do not eat with open space above so leave the bonnet open when not in use. Have done so and never had a problem since. I also put bait near the radiator wiring. But my mother in law's cat ate it and died. Am tired of visitors/ tradies etc saying "is she broken, mate?" You are all seldom far from my thoughts. Now about the black snake hiding in the garage...... kenny38
