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

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[-] wetbeardhairs@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 1 hour 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.

[-] baldingpudenda@lemmy.world 1 points 1 hour 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.

[-] wetbeardhairs@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 44 minutes 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.

[-] Bytemeister@lemmy.world 1 points 18 minutes 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.

[-] The_Caretaker@lemm.ee 5 points 2 hours ago

A Schrader valve has a lot of metal in it. Cutting them isn't easy. A valve stem remover is cheap, about $6. Unscrew the valve stems and the tire's air pressure will push them out. Throw the valve stems far from the car. Alternatively you could use a bodkin to puncture the sidewalls of the tire. A bodkin is a little tool used to make fishing flies. Think of a tiny ice-pick. A very small hole leaks slowly and doesn't make much noise, making it easy to get away unnoticed. If you slash a tire with a big knife, the air comes out fast and makes a loud pop. If you don't want to be noticed, don't slash the tires with a knife unless the air is already gone.

[-] LordGimp@lemm.ee 5 points 2 hours ago

Water balloons + black oil paint + used motor oil + a handful of course sand = absolute hell on car paint, polycarbonate panes (think security helmet visors or those see through riot shields), and anything with feet that likes to walk around.

[-] zbyte64@awful.systems 5 points 3 hours ago

Is this why modern caltrops ended up on my YouTube FYP?

[-] DicJacobus@lemmy.world 29 points 6 hours ago

Sugar in a gas tank is not nearly as damaging as just pouring water in it.

[-] The_Caretaker@lemm.ee 3 points 2 hours ago
[-] NOPper@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 2 hours ago

Doesn't it just clog up the fuel filter because it won't dissolve in gasoline?

[-] SoleInvictus@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 2 hours ago

Bingo, and it takes a lot to clog the filter. Plain water is more of a nuisance.

[-] SkaveRat@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 2 hours ago

would sugar water do more damage? dissolve and burn with residue in the motor

[-] SoleInvictus@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 2 hours ago* (last edited 2 hours ago)

I'm only an amateur mechanic and a middling chemist, but I'd estimate the amount of sugar water required for the sugar component to have any significant effect on an engine would just keep it from running. Gasoline won't dissolve water and water is denser, so it'll settle on the bottom of the tank. A fuel line full of water will kill combustion pretty quick.

[-] SubArcticTundra@lemmy.ml 20 points 6 hours ago

Law nerds: can ironical intent be proven in court?

[-] Kowowow@lemmy.ca 18 points 5 hours ago

Think the fbi has officially recognized the term "in minecraft" as possible real intent

[-] Zwiebel@feddit.org 22 points 6 hours ago

Serious answer: The US gov is past using courts or caring what the laws says

[-] TwoBeeSan@lemmy.world 2 points 4 hours ago

1000% stealing "ironic intent" lmfao

[-] Omega_Man@lemmy.world 6 points 6 hours ago

Idk but it reminds of that one WKYK sketch.

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[-] the_riviera_kid@lemmy.world 50 points 9 hours ago

Sugar in the gas tank will not ruin the engine, the most it will do is maybe clog the fuel filter.

Bleach on the other hand is an Oxidizer, it will cause certain metals to rust extremely fast....

[-] tourist@lemmy.world 8 points 6 hours ago

This still assumes access to the fuel tank

We can work backwards and double down on this problem by making sure it remains inaccessible for as long as possible.

Ideally, you would want to weld the fuel hole shut, but that may be impractical. Depositing a cartoonish amount of very strong glue into the fuel cap cover can be a more realistic compromise.

Attempts to regain access may leave the fuel tank vulnerable where it can then be double tapped with bleach.

or just use a flathead screwdriver idk im high

[-] Kowowow@lemmy.ca 3 points 5 hours ago* (last edited 4 hours ago)

What about that absorbent gel made to clean up tanker truck spills I think I've seen some sold to make toilet replacement easier

[-] skulblaka@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 hours ago* (last edited 2 hours ago)

I've never considered what a shitload of silica gel would do inside a gas tank.... It can't be anything good, but I doubt it would get past the fuel filter. The vehicle probably won't run but the fix isn't super difficult, just a new fuel tank + pump and you're good to go.

Pouring it into the oil intake would have much more interesting results but you aren't getting in there unless a) you have cab access to pop the hood latch, or b) you're willing and able to destroy so much of the vehicle to access that that whatever you do afterward starts to not even matter.

[-] Omega_Man@lemmy.world 11 points 6 hours ago

I find it interesting that these posts are dated 2019. I don't remember this being an issue pre-covid.

[-] burgerpocalyse@lemmy.world 6 points 4 hours ago

Well I mean the department of homeland security was established like one minute after 9/11 happened and thats who is in charge of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, so they've been fucking around in the rights of US citizens and noncitizens since then

[-] zbyte64@awful.systems 2 points 3 hours ago

I remember family separations was a big deal during his first term. And then there was that US citizen teen who was imprisoned by ICE in Texas....

[-] magic_smoke@lemmy.blahaj.zone 53 points 9 hours ago

Am I crazy or does everyone in the comments not realize they're talking about ICE the federal agency?

[-] hellfire103@lemmy.ca 25 points 9 hours ago

You're as sane is I was in 2019. Looks like 196 has more gearheads than Americans.

[-] RizzRustbolt@lemmy.world 4 points 7 hours ago

ICE is jerks.

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[-] entwine413@lemm.ee 13 points 9 hours ago

Put a BB in the valve stem cap. It's non-destructive, but will still result in a flat tire. If you super glue the BB, they might end up with several flats before they realize.

[-] badbrainstorm@lemmy.world 3 points 3 hours ago

I had a tool in highschool that took the valve out of the stem I borrowed from my dads mechanic shop that I put to good use. If there's a hell I'm probably headed there

[-] The_Caretaker@lemm.ee 2 points 2 hours ago

Valve stem remover. They are available form auto parts stores and the evil online store for about $6

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