Hi guys, I've been reading all of these threads about stolen Land Rovers.
I'm in the market currently for a 70's or 80s Series 3 LWB. Can these be easily broken into? If so, is there a trick to make them more secure?
Thanks,
1974 S3 88 Holden 186.
1971 S2A 88
1971 S2A 109 6 cyl. tray back.
1964 S2A 88 "Starfire Four" engine!
1972 S3 88 x 2
1959 S2 88 ARN 111-014
1959 S2 88 ARN 111-556
1988 Perentie 110 FFR ARN 48-728 steering now KLR PAS!
REMLR 88
1969 BSA Bantam B175
That's a pretty decent idea, except for the fact that you won't have a Land Rover anymore.
Hi,
some where I've seen a kit advertised to replace part of the hydraulics (brakes or clutch?) with a lockable valve inline. i.e. clutch stays in or brakes stay on.
Security by obscurity?
cheers
Hi TomB
When you get parked pull the handbrake on and pull the hand throttle on full as well.
Maybe keep a pet python in the landy as well.
Cheers Arthur
Ron B.
VK2OTC
2003 L322 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Auto
2007 Yamaha XJR1300
Previous: 1983, 1986 RRC; 1995, 1996 P38A; 1995 Disco1; 1984 V8 County 110; Series IIA
RIP Bucko - Riding on Forever
Series Landrovers (and Defenders for that matter) are fairly easy to get into, partly because they were originally designed as an open vehicle (so why bother trying to make it hard to get in) but also because being bolted together, it is relatively easy for anyone who knows how to get in with a spanner. Further, on most Series Landrovers there are fixed windows which are held in place by rubbers secured by an insert accessible from the outside for anyone who understands this.
However, since these Landrovers are relatively rare in Australia, the odds are in your favour that the thief will not know this. (Unlike in the UK)
There are a number of precautions you can take, from simple ones like leaving the tranfer case in neutral to making additions such as a brake lock, a pedal lock, a clutch lock (same hydraulic lock can be fitted to either brake or clutch), handbrake lock, concealed kill switch, concealed fuel tap, immobiliser, car alarm, replace hinge bolts with secure ones, fit deadlocks to doors, fit security mesh on windows.
There is a lot you can do, but how much is justified depends on your assessment of where you are likely to be parking. If someone is determined to steal or break into your car, you can't absolutely prevent them - just make it more difficult.
John
John
JDNSW
1986 110 County 3.9 diesel
1970 2a 109 2.25 petrol
I don't think too many series labdies or defenders get stolen for joy rides or use in crime. I mean if you're a 15 year old car theif - Defender or WRX ? Hmm.
Secuity of stuff thats left in your car is the real issue and its near impossible to stop anyone pjnching that if sufficiently motivated.
It's not broken. It's "Carbon Neutral".
gone
1993 Defender 110 ute "Doris"
1994 Range Rover Vogue LSE "The Luxo-Barge"
1994 Defender 130 HCPU "Rolly"
1996 Discovery 1
current
1995 Defender 130 HCPU and Suzuki GSX1400
That'd be a Mech-Lock : MUDSTUFF.CO.UK, Meck Lock Anti Theft System, Land Rover Defender Solutions: West Yorkshire
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