Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 19:58:46 -0800
Reply-To: Mike & Shari <mjgarske@HOME.COM>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Mike & Shari <mjgarske@HOME.COM>
Subject: Re: security
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If someone REALLY didn't like you AND you had all of the security gizmo's
mankind has ever produced for the vanagon at your disposal, you'd still have
your oil filter exposed. A couple of twists and it is ready to fall off. One
can only be so vigilant and then it becomes paranoia. My 2 cents.
Ed DeBolt wrote:
> I have always thought that one of the vulnerabilities of the vanagon is the
> easy access to the oil filler from behind the license plate. If someone
> wanted to they could make a mess of an engine with little effort. has anyone
> tried securing this flap?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Robert Lilley <Wolfvan88@AOL.COM>
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Date: Tuesday, November 13, 2001 4:57 PM
> Subject: security
>
> >Hidden lock switch for starter
> >Hidden lock switch for ECU
> >Gear shift lock
> >EBrake lock
> >Steering wheel lock
> >Hidden Fuel pump kill switch
> >Clutch/ Brake lock
> >Alarm
> >Door lock armored protection plates
> >Brake lock
> >Ignition lock (goes in like key)
> >
>
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