I can tell you all for a fact (seeing as how I modify and repair VWs all day
long for a living) that those bolts ARE an anti theft device.

George, c'mon man, thieves arent normally known for their intelligence.

Chris DeLong
Fine Tuning
206.367.5503
www.finetuningperformance.com
Seattle, WA USA

>From: George Goff <THX0001@AOL.COM>
>Reply-To: THX0001@AOL.COM
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Re: sheer bolts/steering column
>Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2003 00:40:41 EDT
>
>In a message dated 10/21/03 5:22:24 PM, jeff@TSSGI.COM writes:
>
><< Sheer bolts on the steering column are used as an anti-theft device. >>
>
>I guess I have to say it again: this is nonsense.  There is not a thief
>worth
>his ration of salt who would waste the time to remove them even if he is
>dim
>enough to lust after a Vanagon.  I think the best explanation for using
>shear
>head bolts is that they provide a sure and certain minimal torque when they
>are fastened and, perhaps more importantly in an assembly line environment,
>an
>accurate way of checking that these vital fasteners have been installed per
>spec.
>
>George

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