VANAGON archives -- November 2001, week 2 (#508)

Date:         Thu, 15 Nov 2001 06:56:13 +1200
Reply-To:     Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
Subject:      Re: security
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<div>I have always thought that one of the vulnerabilities of the
vanagon is the<br>
easy access to the oil filler from behind the license plate. If
someone<br>
wanted to they could make a mess of an engine with little effort. has
anyone</div>
<div>tried securing this flap?<br>
<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Two solutions I know about.&nbsp;
Looking through the ETKA the other day for some obscure part, I came
across an optional locking device for the rear license plate hatch,
complete with key lock.&nbsp; Other solution I have seen is to make a
metal tab which is bolted/welded/rivited to the licence plate hatch
which will be trapped under the lower edge of the main rear hatch when
closed. </div>
<div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Third option would be to
move to a safe neighbourhood if you can find one !</div>
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<div>You COULD always fit am electric (solenoid-operated) lock to it,
operated from a dash switch. This could be tied into the central
locking on vehicles so equipped.</div>
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