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Date:         Thu, 23 Oct 2003 00:16:50 EDT
Reply-To:     THX0001@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         George Goff <THX0001@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: SHEAR bolts/steering column
Comments: To: jeff@TSSGI.COM
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In a message dated 10/22/03 5:57:08 PM, jeff@TSSGI.COM writes:

<< I did a little snooping on the net as well, and there are many references to shear-headed bolts as anti theft devices. >>

Please, for the love of God, explain how the shear head bolts which secure the column tube can deter theft when their removal leaves the steering lock housing securely in place. Or does the quick and stealthy thief change out the steering column in toto for his personal one. A thief this patient would probably also bleed the cooling system before he made his escape.

George


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