Call for Crayford foxhunt after tradesman's Ford Transit wires chewed three times (From News Shopper)
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Call for Crayford foxhunt after tradesman's Ford Transit wires chewed three times
2:16pm Monday 22nd October 2012 in News By Tim MacFarlan, Bexley and north Kent reporter
Kevin May in Crayford with his Ford Transit and wiring chewed by foxes.
A CRAYFORD tradesman wants to start a fox hunt after his new van was vandalised three times by the bushy-tailed beasts.
Kevin May, 61, leased his latest model Ford Transit in August but by September 16 warning lights were flashing all over the dashboard, forcing him to take the silver vehicle in for a service at SMC Ford in Crayford.
The heating engineer was told wires on the underside of his van had been chewed by foxes in what is apparently a common problem for transits, costing him the uncommon sum of more than £470 to fix.
The Hurst Road resident said: "Foxes are everywhere, you just can't stop them really.
"I was trying to arrange a hunt in Hurst Road but that wouldn't go down well with the neighbours"
When asked if he was in favour of hunting after being outfoxed by the urban variety of the red vermin, Mr May said: "I definitely am, tally ho!
"Could I see myself on a horse? Yes, as long as it's a small one."
He has since been back to the garage with his van after it was chewed twice more, with SMC agreeing to pay for the damage the second time but not after the latest foxy attack.
Mr May added: "The receptionist told me 'you are not the first and you won't be the last'.
"Personally I think they have been putting chicken grease on it the way it has happened three times."
He plans to encase the open wiring in chicken wire next time it is fixed.
The van still runs but Mr May claims eager fox teeth have stopped the ABS brakes, cruise control and hill start functions from working.
Has your van been nibbled by naughty foxes? Would you like to see them hunted? Ring 01689 885702, e-mail tim.macfarlan@london.newsquest.co.uk or tweet @NewsShopperTim
Comments(24)
Outandabout
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2:30pm Mon 22 Oct 12
patwoodhouse
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2:44pm Mon 22 Oct 12
the wall
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4:38pm Mon 22 Oct 12
Adaptaflex Steel Conduit might do the trick.
Gypo.Joe
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7:01pm Mon 22 Oct 12
Ya idjuts.
american football
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10:04am Tue 23 Oct 12
the wall wrote:what fixing steel conduit to the underside of a van? not allowed ,you could easily rupture the fuel tank like that lol
ABS breaks - Brakes. Adaptaflex Steel Conduit might do the trick.
american football
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10:05am Tue 23 Oct 12
Gypo.Joe wrote:rats or mice on their hind legs chewing pipes about a foot from the ground ,lol
Foxes what a load of bollix. More like rats or mice. My old lady had the same thing on her Merc. It was mice. Ya idjuts.
the wall
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10:28am Tue 23 Oct 12
american football wrote:What are you going on about?
the wall wrote: ABS breaks - Brakes. Adaptaflex Steel Conduit might do the trick.what fixing steel conduit to the underside of a van? not allowed ,you could easily rupture the fuel tank like that lol
papaleigh
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10:41am Tue 23 Oct 12
the wall wrote:ist if you wanted to install steel conduit you would need to disconect ist all the cables then thread them through the steel conduit and reconect them up.. not easy, and very costly excercise 2nd i checked with fords customer services you are not allowed to install any steel conduit at all.. not allowed in any shape of form ridiculous comment because fords would have done this when they built the van in the ist place if they thought it was required.. steel conduit cant be stuck to the underside of the vehicle it has to be drilled and fixed with brackets to secure it.. you are simply not allowed to go drilling the underside of a vehicle in some do-it-your-self exercise.. some people do not engage their brain ist before submitting their comments!!!
american football wrote:What are you going on about?the wall wrote: ABS breaks - Brakes. Adaptaflex Steel Conduit might do the trick.what fixing steel conduit to the underside of a van? not allowed ,you could easily rupture the fuel tank like that lol
Gypo.Joe
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11:02am Tue 23 Oct 12
american football wrote:Got yet ANOTHER sockpuppet account have we Billy Sollicks.
Gypo.Joe wrote:rats or mice on their hind legs chewing pipes about a foot from the ground ,lol
Foxes what a load of bollix. More like rats or mice. My old lady had the same thing on her Merc. It was mice. Ya idjuts.
Run along now there's a fat fool that you are.
the wall
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11:06am Tue 23 Oct 12
papaleigh wrote:Thanks for the info.
the wall wrote:ist if you wanted to install steel conduit you would need to disconect ist all the cables then thread them through the steel conduit and reconect them up.. not easy, and very costly excercise 2nd i checked with fords customer services you are not allowed to install any steel conduit at all.. not allowed in any shape of form ridiculous comment because fords would have done this when they built the van in the ist place if they thought it was required.. steel conduit cant be stuck to the underside of the vehicle it has to be drilled and fixed with brackets to secure it.. you are simply not allowed to go drilling the underside of a vehicle in some do-it-your-self exercise.. some people do not engage their brain ist before submitting their comments!!!american football wrote:What are you going on about?the wall wrote: ABS breaks - Brakes. Adaptaflex Steel Conduit might do the trick.what fixing steel conduit to the underside of a van? not allowed ,you could easily rupture the fuel tank like that lol
You really think Fords would have fitted something like that ? Instead of the extra money Fords could make on parts and labour? Also this van is leased. If it's your own van then there is not much to stop you.
On one of my classic cars I have braided hoses. I fitted these myself as they last longer and the brake hoses don't flex so much under heavy braking. These were around around when the car was made, however the makers knew they could save and make money on the standard hoses.
Some people do not engage their brain ist before submitting their comments!!! and some people have no understanding of spelling, grammar and punctuation.
ist - 1st for example.
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the wall
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11:14am Tue 23 Oct 12
Hk
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11:30am Tue 23 Oct 12
Oldchap
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10:18pm Tue 23 Oct 12
ron,,1952
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9:22am Thu 25 Oct 12
Shower Head
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10:04am Thu 25 Oct 12
born n breed
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11:48am Thu 25 Oct 12
Shower Head wrote:HA HA jokes on you. Adaptaflex Steel Conduit clues in the name pal AdaptaFLEX.
Using steel conduit on the underside of a van? haha you've ov never been involved in the building/sparks game mate the underside of any car or van is NOT flat its a joke to suggest doing that!there's a lot of trades who read NS and leave comments haha best joke i seen for a while to beat fox chewing thru a few wires steel conduit? haha!
Guess who ;) AGAIN !
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12:21pm Thu 25 Oct 12
the wall
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12:39pm Thu 25 Oct 12
Shower Head wrote:Have you never heard of braided hoses!
Using steel conduit on the underside of a van? haha you've ov never been involved in the building/sparks game mate the underside of any car or van is NOT flat its a joke to suggest doing that!there's a lot of trades who read NS and leave comments haha best joke i seen for a while to beat fox chewing thru a few wires steel conduit? haha!
Used on many cars.
the wall
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12:46pm Thu 25 Oct 12
100 Series Uses: Fuel Systems, Coolant Systems & Oil Pressure Systems. Compatibility: Methanol, Water, Oil & Unleaded Fuel.
So you can use this with fuel then you can run a few wires down it to. As the the wires and only exposed in a few places you will not need miles of it.
Do you want a link to the website?
bible scoffer
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9:54am Fri 26 Oct 12
the wall
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12:38pm Fri 26 Oct 12
bible scoffer wrote:How do you work that out ?
...i see 'the wall' is getting torn a new one on this thread!! rofl!!
Guess who ;) AGAIN !
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10:25am Mon 29 Oct 12
Karl who lets the doogs go ? Bolton another sheet house, anything to get outa dah Palace though.
I'm Spartacus.
charity begins at home
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9:27am Sat 3 Nov 12
Outandabout says...
2:27pm Mon 22 Oct 12