NOTE: This thread concerns the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; not internal combustion engines.

  • wetbeardhairs@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    11 hours ago

    I’m surprised I haven’t seen more calls to puncture the radiator. That would lead to the engine shutting off and being immobilized pretty quickly.

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      11 hours ago

      Would puncturing the bottom radiator hose not really leak until the pump starts up? Like it would be a slight drip that could be overlooked/unnoticed and a full stream once on and running. Hopefully after driving away a few miles.

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        10 hours ago

        Yeah that’s why I think radiator damage is the way to go. They will most likely get stuck on the freeway which is a royal fucking pain.

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          9 hours ago

          Why do all that? I’d just wedge some oil or gas soaked rags on top of the catalytic converter. Once the car warms up, the vehicle burns down.

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            2 minutes ago

            I dont want to crawl under a car. Puncturing the radiator is a way to quickly immobilize a vehicle in a way that requires substantial repair. For the 2A minded among us, it could be done with a subsonic .22lr in half a second. I wouldn’t be surprised if an air pistol could knock out the radiator for bonus stealth.