Stolen Defender 1998 300tdi Wagon

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When you get it back and have cleaned off all the black crap, fit a secret kill switch, if thats possible with a Tdi.

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Originally Posted by V8Ian

When you get it back and have cleaned off all the black crap, fit a secret kill switch, if thats possible with a Tdi.

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Possible, but easy to bypass.

They didn't take it far. Probably didn't want to wait for the bus. Good result getting it back.

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Originally Posted by Tins

Possible, but easy to bypass.

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Every little bit, thieves aren't renowned for their brains.

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Originally Posted by V8Ian

Every little bit, thieves aren't renowned for their brains.

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Oh, I dunno. They were smart enough to choose the Deefer.[bigrolf]

I agree though. Nearly 50 years ago my MGB had a kill switch. One of my FIATs had a hidden valve that locked the brakes on if you didn't release it. Roadworthy bloke frowned at that though. Come to think of it, he wasn't thrilled with the hydraulic handbrake either.

My bike has a lockable clamp that keeps one of the front discs applied. I don't like the constant load on the seals and hoses.

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Originally Posted by V8Ian

My bike has a lockable clamp that keeps one of the front discs applied. I don't like the constant load on the seals and hoses.

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The brakes only locked if you applied them without unlocking the non return valve. So if Mr Nefarious drove off he didn't get far. The hydraulic handbrake was for doing handbrake turns[bigwhistle]

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Originally Posted by V8Ian

Every little bit, thieves aren't renowned for their brains.

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And they often don't have the time to muck about looking for something like a kill switch,they will just move on.

Unless they want that particular vehicle,which in most of those cases it won't be seen again.

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Originally Posted by paddypaddy2

Got a call from the Warburton police today to advise the truck has been found.
It was left in a petrol station in Launching Place.
Apparently, no damage externally apart from one removed plate and the other tapped up, but the ignition was smashed up.
The police have also found stuff that was not mine and a couple of empty stubbies.
It's now with Lilydale Police to go over with the duster in an attempt to see if they can find the culprit.
I have not seen it yet, but I may be very lucky and just get away with a new ignition.

Feeling much better today.

Appreciate your support.

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What a relief for you ... glad its been recovered.