I really don't think a perp will unscrew the ignition lock. More likely
they'll use a slide hammer with a screw bit and yank the lock mechanism out
or use a sledge and large screw driver and use the screw driver to turn the
ignition switch.
Honest people don't think the way criminals do.
Use regular screws, it'll be fine.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Patrick J. Horne" <horne@cs.utexas.edu>
To: "Moon Lockwood" <moon@sasquatch.com>
Cc: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2002 1:03 PM
Subject: Re: newbie/lock question
> The lock is held to the steering column with 4 bolts that have no slot or
> flats on them to get them out. When thew were installed they had
> extensions on them that twist off under torque. There are two ways that I
> have used to get them out. One is to use a cold chisle on them, using the
> chisle to turn the bolt heads. The other is to use a moto tool, or other
> grinder to cut a slot in each bolt head, then use a screwdriver bit to
> back them out. The correct bolts should still be available from the
> dealer, or you can just thread in some standard bolts or screws, but this
> just makes it easier for someone to remove the column lock.
>
> Peace,
> Pat
>
> - Support Habitat for Humanity, A "hand up", not a "hand out" -
>
> Pat Horne, Network Manager, Shop Supervisor, Future planner
> CS Dept, University of Texas, Austin, Tx. 78712 USA
> voice (512)471-9730, fax (512)471-8885, horne@cs.utexas.edu
>
> /// datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net mailing list
> /// Send admin requests to majordomo@autox.team.net or go to
> /// http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool
> /// Send list postings to datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
/// datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net mailing list
|