Ford Fusion 1.6 Electrical Problems (Rodent DAMAGE!)

This Ford Fusion came into the shop with several problems. Customer States that rodents entered the engine compartment and caused thousands of dollars worth of damage. The car is here for inspection to see how much the critters destroyed and to determine of the car is safe to drive. After taking the vehicle into the shop the under hood inspection began. We found that the rodents had damages several components including the cars battery and several wires. There was even a hole that was eaten through the 12 volt battery!
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[@arthurbolton8477]

Hi Ray from 2007 car manufactures have been using plant based plastic in the insulation of wires in order to cut down on our reliance on petroleum, Honda started it now everybody uses it. so wires are a tasty snack for rodents.

[@davidrobinette3834]

Specifically Soybean, and da rats love it.

[@SebBrosig]

Rats and mice are keen to explore novel food sources: they will try just about anything. The rat or rats that have been at this car might have ended up with a sore stomach, or dead, and won't come back to this particular "food source". But they (as a species) try everything they can sink their teeth into, and when they hit on something new that's actually nourishing, they're on to a winner. Of course they can the afford the losses because they have a high reproductive rate.

[@joskd8491]

also because of the fishoil in the wires

[@bigsparky8888]

Mercedes did this in 70's...organic wire insulation...3 YEARS it disentergrated...shorts were everywhere...not worth a red cent...

[@henningmogensen9144]

If it is plantbased, maybe a little hemlock or other poisenes plants in with it?

[@KaycieCarryl22654]

This was good! I am in rehab for a knee problem, and while I was watching this video, I saw a MOUSE running around my room! How appropriate. 😊

[@peterpierce9233]

I loved to joke with my GF. One nite after seeing a huge Rat run across the lawn, She and I were making a Camp site by the lake. I took my cat's toy mouse and waited until she was beginning to get drousey. I tied a thread onto the toy, Tossed it down by her feet and began dragging it up her body .... Wish you could have heard the scream!! We got a visit from the Park Ranger a few minutes later. I couldn't stop laughing

[@Invisibleman7]

@@peterpierce9233nice one 😂😂😂 you evil man 👊

[@beavis1513]

What?!

[@ianriggs]

Lol

[@noworriesmate5903]

😂

[@chaddelong6795]

New tire machine should be a nice addition to the shop 😮 nice to see the shop getting new equipment; it never stops improving keep up the grind ray

[@garyalford9394]

Alot of people also use those balancing beads with good luck !

[@_EmptyBox_]

That he can't find a shop to do the balancing properly, forcing him to buy the equipment (which will inevitably pay for itself), is a statement in and of itself.

[@scottrobinson5235]

Gotta give the Wife Unit a % of the repair on this now Ray. She did some of your job for you ;)

[@eaglerider1826]

Here's a tip , buy Peppermint oil and place a few drops in a spray bottle with water . Spray the corners of your engine bay and a few squirts on your carpet . you will never see mice .

[@rayrooney4656]

Tried it. Does NOT work. There are several species eating cars now, including raccoons and foxes.

[@johnchambers12]

I started using peppermint tea bags along with the peppermint oil and I agree the oil worked and the tea bags was a nice reminder every time i check my oil to reapply the oil spray.

[@starsailor49]

Mmmm. Rats and Mice with nice ‘minty’ fresh breath 😂.

[@gbonat]

I’ve been spraying engine compartment and interior for at least last 5 years few times a year w peppermint oil. Haven’t had another instance of mice or squirrels eating the plastic

[@paulconetta2264]

😊​@@johnchambers12

[@undercoverindie4338]

Hey Ray. We have a big issue with rodent chewing in SoCal. I found that the best deterrent for this activity is to spray down the engine compartment and other vital wiring that is exposed is with diluted Peppermint essential oil. I mix 2 parts essential oil to 8 parts water in a standard industrial spray bottle and apply liberally once a month and haven't seen any more activity in any of our vehicles. Just a suggestion and I hope it helps out. Great videos and keep up the good work. ✌

[@leeancheta3724]

extract will not do...has to be oil

[@undercoverindie4338]

I meant essential oil my bad. @@leeancheta3724 🤷

[@KendrasEdge757]

@@leeancheta3724he said oil and didn’t mention extract.

[@gbonat]

Peppermint oil has worked for me. Cars are parked in a pole barn where mice are expected. No rodent damage since using peppermint oil

[@KendrasEdge757]

@@gbonat you ever tried those electronic mouse/rat deterrents out there?

[@rogermacdearmid4380]

Hey Ray. I have to make a minor correction on a statement you made. At 11:20, approximately, you said that if the coolant reservoir were to leak, it would result in a lack of pressure building in the system, which would raise the boiling point. In fact, the opposite is true. Putting coolant/water under pressure raises the boiling point. Think about what happens when you remove the radiator cap on a hot engine. The coolant instantly flashes to steam. This is why an engine, although not desirable of course, can run at 230 degrees F under pressure and not boil and flash to steam.

[@WeFareFartherThanDreams]

I'm thinkin that's what he meant, raises the boiling point as in it happens faster. Not that the temperature itself is really raising, ya know?

[@GeneralSulla]

4 years of chemistry in College and I understood a comment on adiabatic fluid dynamics! Finally found it useful...,😂

[@drover338]

Rats? Or mice? Big difference.

[@criticaltemperature3343]

I agree with Rodger. Pressure raises boiling point, same as a vacuum will lower the boil point. Just a slight error on Ray, but we know what he meant.

[@RainmanRaysRepairs]

Yea I meant it would lower the boiling point…slight dyslexia I think

[@DownUnderAUS]

19:40 @RainmanRaysRepairs An easier way to cover hole in battery: Cut off multiple pieces from end of used plastic cable tie to cover hole and/or narrow the gap to prevent hot glue from dripping inside battery; It will also strengthen the overall bond/rigidity of repair.

[@mike.47]

Tapping the like button is always the first thing I do before watching the videos. 👍🏼

[@RainmanRaysRepairs]

And you were first 🫡

[@bearing_aficionado]

​@RainmanRaysRepairs he paid to be first! It's all good, he's a champion for supporting your channel!

[@Invisibleman7]

@@RainmanRaysRepairsI was told too wait 3 minutes before hitting the like button, apparently good for the algorithm. Is this correct?

[@ginog5037]

Why not be honest and wait if it's a good video...

[@mike.47]

@@ginog5037 haven’t seen a bad one yet.

[@Flakmagnet1701]

Rodent incisor teeth grow all their lives, unlike our teeth. The little critters chew to find food, and chew to keep the teeth sharp. It's hard wired into them. Also...when hot gluing a hole....I would grab a bit of mesh to go over the hole for the glue to bond in. You can also weld plastic with a soldering iron, and use zip ties as filler rods. You can buy actual plastic welding kit, but the ghetto method works surprisingly well

[@adotintheshark4848]

I use my good friend JB to fill the hole like what's in the battery

[@georgestone1282]

I bought a tire changer and balance machine for the same reasons. I have a machine shop -- not a automotive shop . LoL finally got My truck tires balanced 😅 George from Indiana!!!!!

[@leegunter5223]

There are dozens of ways to repair that battery. Your way is just as good most . Me having installed 100's of stereo s and I save left over plastic from install kits. I would just cut a piece the the size and use JB weld to attach it! . Whatever works. Varments can a lot of damage to wire harnesses especially in RV's

[@roysevenonethree4809]

You should be using 3M scotch self-fusing silicone rubber tape. It fuses to itself and is perfect for it, you stretch it out and wrap several layers. You will become very enamoured with it

[@bobbykozak6032]

One thing we used to do with electrical tape is to do the first wrap inverted, sticky side out. It's a bit of a mind twist the first couple of times you do it, but makes the clean up much easier next time you are in the machine.

[@imagseer]

Good to see tire equipment coming to the shop. As well as adding to revenue, it's going to make your customers a lot safer having on the spot service rather than 'forgetting' to go to the tire shop. Same with batteries, you can be told it needs replacing yet far too often leave it and need roadside recover a few weeks later on.

[@DonaldWells-wk8dc]

He's 0:03 planning for his Retirement 😊

[@hubertfruzia1803]

Wireing insulation is made with vegetable materials. Use peppermint on cotton balls or rag stuffed into Wireing harness. This will help keep rodents from chewing.

[@sillywwabbit]

That is correct. Insulation is made from soy products and has been since the late 90's if memory serves. I have a gallon of peppermint spay and you can spray in on under-hood insulation. Rodents hate peppermint more than they like soy insulation.

[@bobjohnson6371]

Hit close to home on this one. Just got done repairing chewed wires on our motor home. 2 injector plugs, one coil wire and the air valve wire. Happened over in Jetty park while wintering in Florida this winter. Thanks for posting this video, always enjoy them.

[@scottslattery5590]

Dern rats! Thanks ray n wife unit!!! Great video!!! She has a good eye for vermin damage!!! Great teamwork!!!

[@5kull571]

Here in the UK we call your ford fusion a ford MONDEO, love your content 👍

[@not-a-raccoon]

Same here in Norway.

[@markdenton4791]

Hey Ray if you put some grease on the rails on the fork truck blades will make it move a lot easier. I realize that it's not your fork truck but very little cost to do it and make it easier for both parties involved. Just a thought

[@RiccardoLund]

Looks like the chains would benefit from some lube too!

[@RiccardoLund]

and some lube on the chains would help!!

[@randybeard6040]

@@RiccardoLund --All good Suggestions, use to work around Fork Lifts during my Abe Lincoln days...

[@DonaldWells-wk8dc]

Friction tape?

[@DonaldWells-wk8dc]

Cable loom with Ford prices Probably..357$ 😊

[@gomerhondo7249]

Field mice did same thing to my new Jeep (within 2 months of being new). Luckily I caught it early and was able to use liquid electrical tape to save the wiring harness before it shorted out.

[@sand0077]

After viewing some info on the internet, I keep a bar of Irish Spring soap (has to be original formula) in the engine compartment to thwart rodent activity. So far, so good!

[@Jwilson044]

One way I found to keep rodents and other insects out of the engine bay and anywhere else is to add an old pill container with a few holes in it and three or four mothballs. The smell ( naphthalene) keeps them away I started using this in problem areas and it really works.

[@wisfull11]

put some grease on the fork backing plate to make them move easier. I know after working in shipping and using a forklift for 40 yrs. It makes life a lot easier, Ray

[@meganluke444]

That cloth tape used to be called friction tape and it was around long before vinyl tape was invented.

[@user-sh6kl8we5u]

Yes plant based insulations types are used, it tastes good.

[@jdesaavedra0432]

Eric O has me using Tesa tape on critical electrical things. It is a hi-temp synthetic cloth tape. It's a bit thinner than your rubberized cloth tape. Back in the day we called your tape "friction tape" I use hi-temp hot glue to repair cracks and leaks in plastic greenhouse trays. It is the only thing that truly bonds to ABS plastic and has a body of it's own without employing bumper welding.

[@KendrasEdge757]

Yes Mr. O does!! That stuff works phenomenally well too!!!

[@waterloo123100]

Get spicy tape from Honda it’s made to deter rodents 😂

[@bobbykozak6032]

I've used various tapes made by Tesa, and was wondering which one you were talking about. I even went onto their website and don't see any cloth electrical resistant/insulating tape. Which tape number are you referring to?

[@KendrasEdge757]

@@bobbykozak6032 a simple google search turns up 51608 Tesa Wiring Loom Cloth Tape. Google skills my friend.

[@KendrasEdge757]

@@bobbykozak6032 and 51036 and also 4288/4092 rubberized strapping tape for plastic use.

[@jthonn]

Amazing the damage they can cause, been there first hand. Poison doesn't work, but the cayenne pepper I put on everything did. Good one Ray

[@mrgman1326]

There are many time that a half-ass repair is absolutely appropriate. Thanks for the hot glue idea. Brilliant!

[@hanslamontagne]

I had this issue on my 2019 accord, a few rats got under the hood and decided that the wiring harnesses looked tasty. I ended up having to disassemble the harness, and put some new wiring in, wrapped the hell out of it with electrical tape and tada, good as new. Whoever decided plant based plastics were a good idea should be slapped around.

[@jimdavis6833]

Ray, I once hot glued a hole in the side of a car battery below the acid level. I had to tip the battery up, cleaned it with baking soda, then hot glued the hole. I sold the car 2 years later, and it was still not leaking. That was in the late 80s. Hot glue is our friend.

[@MonkeyJedi99]

If it works, it's not all that wrong, is it? edit: Important point - not all hot glues are the same. The low-temp craft grade glue might not be the best, but some of the high-temp stronger, stiffer versions are fine for this application.

[@jimdavis6833]

@@MonkeyJedi99 Yeah, dude, Ray said that in the video. All these years later, I couldn't tell you what quality of glue I used, or even where I bought it. It worked, that's all that mattered at the time.

[@Salmomlox]

It was good to see Loren make her appearance. She is great at finding critter chewing evidence. Enjoyed the interruption with the delivery. Another great video, Ray.

[@ianriggs]

I love my Rainman Ray cup! Fits absolutely perfectly in my cupholder

[@petestojanovich6498]

The customer was done right by you , repairs could have been much costlier. 😊

[@Groot564]

Wife unit for the win 🏆 Raaay 😂😂😂 ❤

[@bobberndt9744]

The essential oil IS good for preventing more damage. Don't forget to spray your floormats to prevent their attempts to find a new location.

[@matthewgruba8040]

If you are looking for a good electrical tape alternative, check out self amalgamating tape. Good in wet, and chemical environments, can take some heat, though I have not had to run it in freezing temperatures.

[@kenklingenberg4680]

Waiting for my moment of obligatory Wife Unit appearance. She brings a bit of sunshine to our collective days. Hi Lauren !

[@mmlchaelcurtice5404]

😂 FYI Ray Jaime retired telephone repair technician inside and out in 90% of all telephone problems buried wires in the pedestals or wires up on poles were caused by rats mice and squirrels they love chewing wires especially the heavy black neoprene stuff. Mile marker Mikey Trenton Michigan😅

[@brianf9079]

I've got 2 big tom cats. I have a big orange tabby named Rusty & black grey named Buster. They live outside. No more mice/rats for me & solved my issue with rodents.

[@sdk121075]

Injector wires are dipped in peanut oil to make it easier to pull through the harness

[@51ubetcha]

When I was turning wrench, people in my area with critter chewing problems would sprinkle not sauce all over the engine compartment. Made a little messy to work on, but had less critter chewing

[@bobby9195]

Good morning Mrs Ray hope you have a great day to.

[@Ham68229]

Ray don't ever once say it's "shameless promotion", you have every right to promote your merch., just like every other YT channel creator does. It's YOUR business period. Also, on your forklift, on the tips, cut some holes, you never know when you need to use a clevis and yes, many times, one has to do just that. Used to run one of those Yales, not bad forklifts.

[@lokigames5091]

Nice Ray expanding the business nicely 🤘🤘

[@Liquid_Plasma]

I would have used JB-Weld on the battery, mostly EPOXY.. Clear one for the "coolant / expansion reservoir", grey or black for the battery and covers.. but hey love it anyways. GRAVITY!!

[@XxTWMLxX]

Yeah I would of used a epoxy or jbweld on the connector plastics. Battery and Coolant tank for now. Wires the fabric tape is good stuff as is the solder butt connectors for the wire repair.

[@mikep3509]

2 part epoxy putty would work well to repair the holes in the plastic components.

[@internetisnotatruck]

Can confirm peppermint oil on cotton balls works to keep mice out of my camper during storage. I've also been using Fresh Cab packs under the hood to keep critters out of my engine compartments. Smells decent to me, but apparently the rodents hate it. I swap the pack for a new one whenever I change my oil.

[@hurtalotful]

I have a 17 f350 drw and most places don't have the Coats cone so I bought it and it's in the back. I feel your pain. Ofc their is always Counter-act

[@aciddiver1978]

I admire your work ethics and amount you are doing. As a person with chronic illness, i wish i had the same😊

[@thearrow5793]

Hi Ray …there’s a kit in Harbor Freight tools called (plastic welding kit)it’s used for these things….😊😊😊

[@Gspizzy]

Exactly. All Ray had to do was melt 1 black zip tie to fill that hole.

[@michaeljones4364]

I have a reee that I just gotta say something about. Ray, you are fantastic. If people don't like it and want to complain, then they get the big REEEE! You and the wife unit are great people!!😊

[@mpeafree]

Rainman... Increase pressure raises boiling point lowered pressure (hole in expansion tank) lowers boiling point. In vacuum (near earth orbit) water boils at very low temp. Love the videos 😊

[@Misterfishface]

That's a Ford mondeo with a baby ecoboom engine great video always Ray 👍

[@williamevans6522]

11:24 ..." lack of pressure ...will raise the boiling point" - no. lack of pressure will lower the boiling point.

[@ORRadtech]

For bare wires like that one you wrapped with cloth tape, look into liquid electrical "tape". It will dry to a rubbery consistency and seal the wire from moisture. Then wrap it with the cloth tape.

[@richardneimeyer2353]

Wire insulation has a soybean component in it. An additional peppermint oil method is to use a shop towel under the hood with a zip tie holding it in place. A few drops each week is plenty.

[@paulfairbrass4424]

If glue works it works. Next Ray's tyre and alignment centre.

[@hughturner1940]

I have Faught this problem 900.00 on the Lincoln and 1300. on the taurus. I now besides traps beside the front tires i spray with lemon oil once a week 25 drops of lemon oil to a Lowes spray bottle of water. they do not like lemon oil.

[@ricka5471]

They dontlike peppermint oil either on cotton balls. It last long that way.

[@steveschaff8848]

Awesome to see the new shop machines! Great video thanks Ray

[@stevereimer5254]

Ray, when backing up a forklift, always check behind before moving! This from driving in a busy packing plant in my youth. It makes it less likely that you will run over the toes of the person who just walked up behind you.

[@Dave_Stennett]

If you use cable-ties as opposed to glue sticks then the acid will not attack it so much and you have a stronger coating. It's a method to repair plastic bumpers that is decades old....

[@Gspizzy]

Exactly. All Ray had to do was melt 1 black zip tie to fill that hole.

[@not-a-raccoon]

Master Splinter has fallen on hard times, apparently.

[@yeahitskimmel]

I got an old 80s hand spun Snap on tire balancer and it works better than any teenage kid can do with their brand new laser equipped future machine

[@AJGreen-cn8kk]

So just a few minutes into the inspection I had to run out and look at my Camaro. It sits under a cover all winter and this scared the crap out of me. Luckily I found no obvious damage so far.

[@Xanthopteryx]

When i saw the hole in the battery i was like "Hmm, i think i would just use hot glue on that".

[@Lycaerix]

I'll jump in: Hot-gluing the battery was a bad idea. Lots of glue went into the battery and presumably onto the cells. There's a biiiig fire risk right there. And if that happens, you're liable. Replacing the battery is the only correct option. That's the customer's problem and their responsibility. Don't take shortcuts.

[@peterpierce9233]

I found a '61 Ford pickup on a desert road in West Oklahoma a few years back. When I opened the hood, Over 100 Rats Escaped from the engine bay and Totally Disturbed my GF's Equinimity. She ran for over 50 yards into New Mexico.

[@craigcraigster4999]

Today's word-of-the-day = equanimity. 😁

[@MrTex1954]

You could use self-vulcanizing tape for inline insulation repairs. Works great for me!

[@germanjesus]

Those teeth marks are from the ford employees at the plant where it was built 😂

[@MonkeyJedi99]

Hey now, they actually let Ford assembly workers have food breaks. It's not Amazon!

[@msnow22000]

I remember driving a Ford Fusion at work. I called it The Ford Confusion.

[@billyounger9713]

I find that using a dab of flux on the wires is the way to go when using those heat shrink/solder connections!! Works like a charm!! Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[@garyalford9394]

Peppermint oil works real good! a few drops on cotton ball placed here and there, and the glove box!

[@garyalford9394]

Also you have to refresh it once a month, boat guys use this alot on their motors etc.

[@garyalford9394]

Honda also sells a mouse proof tape, I believe its treated with hot pepper, I think it is expensive. You must replenish the mint oil monthly.

[@randyownby4714]

Where are they parking this car,in a barn? Leaving the hood up will detour what ever is eating the wires. Or some cats would be a bonus

[@ricebike]

Sweet tire machines 👍 Going rate for mounting/balance tires are $25-30 per rim in my area so jobs should eventually pay for the machines Book times are a bit low though, doesn't take consideration of dealing with lock keys and other unforseen stuff once a rim is off the vehicle

[@wallacejeffery5786]

I love your commentary along with your knowledge

[@brandonv4900]

Learning a lot from watching you work. Thank you Ray. CLICK ! 👍

[@irvingj9025]

One of the theories out there is that they sense the remnant of energy left in the wiring and that is why it is always their main target. There is also the fact that they are quite stubborn creatures and seek to make their way in the direction they want.

[@f.k.burnham8491]

Ray- Having worked in electronics , You need to know about the heat shrink tape they make that when heated, fuses together. Not quite as good as regular heat shrink, IMHO, but has worked for me in wiring that is exposed to rain, and in my trucks. They also make a self fusing tape we used to seal up coax connectors. That stuff really holds up well up in tree splices . That secret to getting it to work well is clean the connection really good with denatured alcohol, Then apply the sealing tape. (Coax Seal) For tight places like that green wire, a hot air desoldering station works fantastic. Got mine off the big A website and it has many uses.

[@SuiLagadema]

According to a quick google search, all the pages said they chew the wires to grind their teeth, so they don't grow too long. Basically, they'll chew on anything to grind their teeth. That's some dedication to oral hygiene.

[@robster95602]

Once on a camping trip a big field rat made a nest behind the carb and chewed through an ignition wire. Thankfully not too much damage. And here's another shoutout to Al Go-Rhythm!

[@DanMestayer]

I plastic weld with 3D Printer filament and a soldering iron all the time. Black ABS filament and an adjustable temperature soldering iron would work good for you in this application

[@Gspizzy]

Exactly. All Ray had to do was melt 1 black zip tie to fill that hole.

[@coolimpala71]

ooooooh.. BTW nice to have tire machine and balancer. good to grow business for tire sales too.

[@rjb6327]

Thanks for the interlude. 😁 Always nice to see Lauren. Your "cloth tape" is called Cloth Friction Insulating Tape. Just thought I'd mention that. 🙂 SAVE THE RATS!!!!!!! 😆

[@Canthus13]

Also. I'm not mad about the hot glue on the battery. I love the idea. I live out of my van and visit remote places. Having another tool for a field repair in my arsenal is awesome. Also, if you find rodents to be a problem, there are numerous repellant sprays that you can use. Mighty Mint is a good one that doesn't smell like ass.

[@Digidoc316]

A little info for the wife unit: rodent incisors never stop growing so if they don't keep them worn down by chewing, the teeth can grow too long and cause damage to the lower jaw. Also, the oversized teeth make it impossible to properly chew food; they starve to death.

[@courtneesdad]

Peanut oil was used on a lot of those wires to make it easier to pass through So critters like to eat on them.

[@don1857]

Where I am the problem is squirrels. I regularly have to clean acorns out of my air cleaner box and heater intake!

[@rodmedl1845]

I love those no crimp connectors. Saves so much time

[@bobby9195]

Good morning Mr Ray hope y'all have a great day

[@truthwithtom816]

I got some small prescription pill bottles. I drilled several small holes all around the bottle, filled it with cotton and soaked that with peppermint oil. Hung them from wiring harnesses around the inside of the engine compartment. So far, so good.

[@HEYMLO]

On that friction tape repair, consider adding some liquid insulation as well

[@jayc4283]

Twin Home Experts is a fascinating rat pest removal channel, I have no idea why I saw thumbnail, but it's very interesting how good they are at their craft

[@timcutbirth2251]

honda also sourced a rat tape filled with casasion extract from peppers to stop we had service bulletin on it

[@aoksys31]

The Car Wizard channel has a video on how a top end Mercedes Benz model was rendered useless in a few years by naturally composting wiring. The $15k wiring harness was no longer available.

[@jessewynne8193]

Hit the like button so ray can get his KZbin paychecks! He deserves it

[@williammyers5911]

Nice forklift action......about 30 years ago...dropped a skid of quarters, approx. 3000 lbs......quarters went everywhere....100 boxes..a mess... never had another issue with any forklifts...

[@William_Hada]

Another problem is that Glycol based antifreezes have a sweet taste. So any hoses etc. that are soaked with antifreeze can appear to be a tasty treat for rodents.

[@brerobsym]

Tip for moving forks a little easier. Tilt mast SLIGHTLY forward, takes the pressure from the tines on the mast. Grab the flat and the upright and slide together. Hate having to move tines, but needs must !

[@ZionCage]

tip for u . heating up those splices the one with the solder wire in them . i dont used them because u have to heat it up also and sometimes it burns nearby wires . solution to a better connection is crimps with a heat shrink with sealant in side of it .. works way better and wiring looks amazing and clean .

[@proudcanadian5713]

Hi Ray, speaking from a plastic modelling background, the best way to seal that hole would have been to get some plastic sheet, cut to size and THEN you could use some plastic tubing and use heat to melt it over the seal. Basically, welding with plastic.

[@ricebike]

All good tips up in here... I would have used an old washer fluid bottle as the temporary "filler" I noticed the interstate brand and most likely from Costco. They'll do a Free warranty exchange for it since the date code is February 2024