----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, November 14, =
2001 10:56
AM
Subject: Re: security
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?
Two
solutions I know about. 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. 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.
Third option would be to =
move to a
safe neighbourhood if you can find one !
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.