I installed a 1/2"barbed end gas valve in the hose between the tank and the fuel pump. I rarely use it for theft deterrent, but it works great when it's time to change fuel pump or filter. I got it at the local hardware store. It's easy to reach if you know where it is. Never checked it for "range" to see how far the van will run before it runs out of fuel, but it can't be very far !! as far as stereo goes, I bought a wonderful(like 8 years old) Sony XCR6100 stereo that has CD changer capability, but has cassette playing too. I hide the CD changer in the console between the front seat and no crook is going to try to steal a stereo with a cassette slot in it; detachable face or not!! Good luck with your theft prevention plan. DM&FS
At 10:44 AM 10/15/2006, Gregor Brandt wrote: >After my recent van break-in and my upcoming full body restoration, I want >to protect my van from theft. > >I was thinking of adding a fuel pump cutoff switch hidden under the dash >somewhere. I've searched gerry, but it keeps timing out on me. > >Has anybody done this before that can point me in the right direction. I >should be able to get the correct wires from the fuse box and not have to >run my switch right to the pump itself. > >Thanks > >Gregor > > > >-- >No virus found in this incoming message. >Checked by AVG Free Edition. >Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.4/476 - Release Date: 10/14/2006
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