dead mouse

murphman · 02-23-2011, 07:57 PM

short story even shorter i started the car up to go to work some days ago and a mouse was in the engine bay... well it is dead now and stinking. Question is, the 3 clips holding the engine cover up, do I just pull hard and they pop off "hopefuly without beaking" or is there an easier way to remove these

please help THERE ARE MOGGOTS NOWWWWWWWWWWZZ! some fell on my hand when taking the bolts out lol.

kenchan · 02-23-2011, 08:11 PM

The front portion will slide forward.

murphman · 02-23-2011, 08:16 PM

i mean the engine cover that has to be removed before changing your oil, is tht what you are talking about Kenchan? or the engine cover ontop the engine?

kenchan · 02-23-2011, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by murphman

i mean the engine cover that has to be removed before changing your oil, is tht what you are talking about Kenchan? or the engine cover ontop the engine?

Engine covers are on he top. Most rodents eat spark plug harness so I thought you were talking about that.

For the bottom you'll need to remove like 12+ 10mm fasteners.

spinhead · 02-23-2011, 08:39 PM

??

SoCal 370Z · 02-23-2011, 08:40 PM

murphman · 02-23-2011, 08:41 PM

ya i think they over did it with the bolts, there are 3 clips that hold it on after taking the bolts off. Was wondering if i should be yankin these off or is there a better way.

murphman · 02-23-2011, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

lol was wondering who would be the first, when i take the cover off ill snap a pic if i can find him.

SoCal 370Z · 02-23-2011, 08:49 PM

murphman · 02-23-2011, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

sorry if i confused you, i mean the engine undercover not engine cover. the 3 pastic clips to that.

Econ · 02-23-2011, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by spinhead

??

Nooooooooo Beat me to it

kielbasa16 · 02-23-2011, 09:11 PM

I usually use a flat head screw driver and insert into one of the two little "tabs" for lack of a better word. Just wedge the clip down and itll pop loose. It always sounds like you cracked something but if you use patient force it should be fine.

SoCal 370Z · 02-23-2011, 09:17 PM

Are you talking about the back flap portion of the undercover? See this picture

dwntwnall4u · 02-23-2011, 09:48 PM

I hope the Z is not going to have issues with rodents eating at the wiring like on Honda Accord. I just spent 4 hrs this weekend working on my girls 2004 Accord for rats eating thru the knock sensor wire harness. Was a major PITA.

murphman · 02-23-2011, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

Are you talking about the back flap portion of the undercover? See this picture

yes

02-23-2011, 07:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
murphman Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: houston Posts: 611 Drives: 370z Tour Black 7AT Rep Power: 16	dead mouse short story even shorter i started the car up to go to work some days ago and a mouse was in the engine bay... well it is dead now and stinking. Question is, the 3 clips holding the engine cover up, do I just pull hard and they pop off "hopefuly without beaking" or is there an easier way to remove these please help THERE ARE MOGGOTS NOWWWWWWWWWWZZ! some fell on my hand when taking the bolts out lol. __________________ Mod List: FI 18" CBE// Eibach Springs// Rear Camber kit// Ingen CAI//

02-23-2011, 08:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
murphman Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: houston Posts: 611 Drives: 370z Tour Black 7AT Rep Power: 16	i mean the engine cover that has to be removed before changing your oil, is tht what you are talking about Kenchan? or the engine cover ontop the engine? __________________ Mod List: FI 18" CBE// Eibach Springs// Rear Camber kit// Ingen CAI//

02-23-2011, 08:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
spinhead Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: N. Bethesda, MD Posts: 162 Drives: 09 370z BS 6MT Rep Power: 3388	?? __________________ Consequences will never be the same.

02-23-2011, 08:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
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02-23-2011, 08:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
murphman Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: houston Posts: 611 Drives: 370z Tour Black 7AT Rep Power: 16	ya i think they over did it with the bolts, there are 3 clips that hold it on after taking the bolts off. Was wondering if i should be yankin these off or is there a better way. __________________ Mod List: FI 18" CBE// Eibach Springs// Rear Camber kit// Ingen CAI//

02-23-2011, 08:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	The front portion will slide forward.

02-23-2011, 08:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	__________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

02-23-2011, 09:11 PM	#12 (permalink)
kielbasa16 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY Posts: 770 Drives: 09 Blk Z Spt Rep Power: 17	I usually use a flat head screw driver and insert into one of the two little "tabs" for lack of a better word. Just wedge the clip down and itll pop loose. It always sounds like you cracked something but if you use patient force it should be fine. __________________ Mag Black Kielbasa

02-23-2011, 09:17 PM	#13 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	Are you talking about the back flap portion of the undercover? See this picture __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

02-23-2011, 09:48 PM	#14 (permalink)
dwntwnall4u Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego/ Hawaii Posts: 158 Drives: 2011 370Z AT,S,T,PW Rep Power: 14	I hope the Z is not going to have issues with rodents eating at the wiring like on Honda Accord. I just spent 4 hrs this weekend working on my girls 2004 Accord for rats eating thru the knock sensor wire harness. Was a major PITA. __________________ Working my *ss off for a GTM Rotrex SC to go with my 2006 URD Rotrex SC 4x4 Tacoma.

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