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Love My Westy
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 24, 2013 3:53 pm    Post subject: Vandalism in Utah Reply with quote

My friend Larry who owns a '90 Syncro Westy just told me the news that an old friend of ours was visiting Sandy City from Aspen, Colo., in his Eurovan when someone emptied a fire extinguisher into his gas tank at night. Apparently there was another similar incident that happened in Salt Lake City. It ended up costing a lot of money to have the gas tank and associated parts replaced.

Maybe it's the latest fad, who knows, but it pays to make sure you have a locking gas cap in case this fad hits your area.
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 24, 2013 4:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I guess sugar isn't cheap enough......it is free if you look a bit...

Maybe they are pouring in a stolen 49 cent box of baking soda from Walmart?

Hard to imagine it being a random act though.
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 24, 2013 9:13 pm    Post subject: gas tank Reply with quote

Blue Bay Bus Yep I like my locking caps, now even more. Have them on both of my vans! But there is a lot of cheaper ways to contaminate the tank then a fire extinguisher! I guess some people need to be taken out of our gene pool ! Very Happy
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 24, 2013 9:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

My guess is the fire extinguishers were probably stolen. Kind of like stealing spraypaint to do graffiti.
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 24, 2013 9:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

What is wrong with people? Rolling Eyes

How'd they figure it out?

Here's to hoping the idea doesn't catch on and make out side the city. Twisted Evil

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PostPosted: Tue Jun 25, 2013 7:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I didn't know you could get a Eurovan gascap in a non-locking style. ?

and yeah I have a locking cap now, same key as Mom's van which is handy when she loses her keys.. Rolling Eyes
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