In a message dated 11/13/2001 8:32:30 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

> 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 cl
osed.  
       Third option would be to move to a safe neighbourhood if you can find 
one !

Peace�

Frank Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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