Athena Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 Hi All My Landie has survived 3 nights of HELL!! some scrotes have had ago at steeling her, 3 times in 3 nights, This is in Sheffield please be aware! I have replaced the ignition lock, but the cowling around the steering column is shattered I have looked on Rimmer Bothers and paddocks, no luck can any help me with where I can get the replacement parts please Cheers Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutty_32 Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Brit car seem pretty hot on being able to get anything, the guys on the phone are usually pretty helpful too. One thing that might help your landy from not getting nicked (and not be too much of a pain or expensive) is to put an isolator switch on the starter cable. If you have the switch on the battery box with just a flap of carpet over it its quite hard to spot without the big red key in it, especially at night. I know the keys aren't exactly special but I should imagine its quite hard to turn isolator switches on with a standard pikey toolbox if they do find it.... Good luck mate, hope your pride and joy is safe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarPig Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Sorry to hear that. Where abouts in Sheffield are you? I'm in S8. Should I be worried? If you want to send me a description of your landy then I'm happy to look out for it, should the worst happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wack61 Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 3 times in 3 nights sounds to me like you need some extra security, a pedal box lock us under £100 as is a full 360 degree steering wheel lock, visible deterrents might make them realise it's not going to be a 2 minute job to steal it and look somewhere else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyw Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 3 times in 3 nights sounds to me like you need some extra security,.... ... visible deterrents might make them realise it's not going to be a 2 minute job to steal it and look somewhere else I would imagine they've already found this to be the case. 3 attempts and no success does not sounds like your normal skilled car thief! Particularly inept in fact, considering how insecure Defenders are. Anyway, I am hoping you'll manage to retain ownership of your Landy. Some simple ideas - let the dog sleep in the truck (if it's not too cold), block it in with other cars, park it somewhere else (mate's house maybe). But as others have said, visual deterrents like steering wheel locks, and not so visual hidden isolators will all slow them down or maybe make them pick on someone else. If you are lucky enough to have a driveway, fit a security lamp with PIR sensor to light up the potential thieves while you secretly film them. Even hook the PIR sensor to an indoor alarm that wakes you without alerting whoever is outside; or to a recording of a barking dog (anyone remember Terry and June?). Basically anything to scare them off, and/or simply alert you that someone is tampering with your beloved Landy. Good luck Dan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 park it up & remove steering wheel & disconnect both battery leads & padlock the battery box lid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Litch Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Hi All My Landie has survived 3 nights of HELL!! some scrotes have had ago at steeling her, 3 times in 3 nights, This is in Sheffield please be aware! I have replaced the ignition lock, but the cowling around the steering column is shattered I have looked on Rimmer Bothers and paddocks, no luck can any help me with where I can get the replacement parts please Cheers Dan Plenty of decent advice on anti-theft devices and you should take it ASAP. Personally I have an alarm, FIA isolator, Clutch-Claw, Snap-Off adapter on the steering-wheel and when parked at home a pair of Centinal C1 security posts & CCTV. Anything visible is a deterrent but as already said, if they have had three attempts and still not done it they sound pretty inept. With regards to the cowling, it is not often you will find less popular items such as these easily on the web and it is only when armed with the part-number you will find it listed at a dealer. This is when you either need a parts book (they are available on-line) or just drop a line to a parts supplier who will give you price & availability immediately. I would say you need MTC3499 & MTC3801. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eds Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Tim Fry in Cheltenham breaks all Land Rovers and has every part in stock at a price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 items 1 & 2, page 535 steering column/ignition switch covers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJB Serenity Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 you can also drain all fuel from the tank too. that way if they do get it going they won't be going very far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashtray Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 You can get some tyre valves which let the air out under centrifugal force but only when they are left in a certain position. Cant remember where to get them from but make sure you switch them off when your in it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco-Ron Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 After three attempts in three nights, i would hope the local constabulary would want to sit and guard ot for you..... to catch the blighters trying!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJB Serenity Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 After three attempts in three nights, i would hope the local constabulary would want to sit and guard ot for you..... to catch the blighters trying!! that's wishful thinking isn't it?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco-Ron Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 maybe, but i'd think about parking it elsewhere. or sleeping it it,...!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJB Serenity Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 sleeping in it would be my preference, lying in wait hidden under a tarp with some chloroform, pliers and a blowtorch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dailysleaze Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Sleep with both propshafts under your pillow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJB Serenity Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Sleep with both propshafts under your pillow It would be worth someone trying to steal it just to see them puzzled as to why they can't get it to move Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty_wingnut Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 get some big horrible mates round and lie in wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco-Ron Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Sleep with both propshafts under your pillow I hope he doesn't live on a hill, there wouldn;t be much hope of the handbrake working... so pushing it away would become a doddle......LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJB Serenity Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 I hope he doesn't live on a hill, there wouldn;t be much hope of the handbrake working... so pushing it away would become a doddle......LOL! ha ha I didn't think of that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobson Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 If they keep coming back i'd be tempted to wrap some wire around the door handles and wire it to the mains! *the police may take a dim view of it though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will4x4 Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 For the record i stopped someone trying to steal a land rover in surrey.. chased them back to his car and got the reg plate... police are aware... (was not my truck) everyone be careful Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty_wingnut Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Details please Will! Drop me a PM if you don't want to make it public. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted December 12, 2010 Author Share Posted December 12, 2010 Sorry to hear that. Where abouts in Sheffield are you? I'm in S8. Should I be worried? If you want to send me a description of your landy then I'm happy to look out for it, should the worst happen Hi WarPig I am in S8!! Lowedges Be careful mate Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted December 12, 2010 Author Share Posted December 12, 2010 Hi All Thank you for all your advice, I did have a steering lock on and the last time they tried to steel her they had cut through the steering wheel, but i had removed the battery, I have ordered a battery cut off switch and a peddle lock box!! should be here any day, as for the dog sleeping in the landie the wife wouldn't let me!! Fantastic all of you! cheers Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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