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Kirk
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 Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2013 12:50 pm Post subject: Belly Pan issue |
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Westy has belly pans under it. BOTH from front to rear are full on rats nests. FULL OF CRAP. How do I clean that out short of cutting large holes in the belly pans? Cause thats what I see coming next.
Thoughts?
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I've done a few with an 1.5"-2" holesaw in each lower corner, after a good vacuuming and pressurewashing you can leave the holes open or get blanking plugs from a commercial electrical supply store.
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Kirk
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Its full. Like full full up to the frame rails full. Hole saw is a great idea tho.
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| I was thinking more in the line of a 3 1/2-4" hole. Got to have a big drill to turn one though. A nice big hole with the edges cleaned up with a Dremel will allow you to get your gloved hand up in there to rake the nasties out. |
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Bala
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Maybe drill the smaller hole first and get a drain auger to pull the big chunks out. Rats seem to like cloth material for their bedding, so the auger should work well at grabbing the big stuff.
Follow up with a pressure washer while parked on a hill so everything drains out.
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