Date:         Thu, 4 Dec 2003 17:51:38 -0500
Reply-To:     David Brodbeck <gull@GULL.US>
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From:         David Brodbeck <gull@GULL.US>
Subject:      Re: Shocks
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George Goff wrote:
> In a message dated 12/4/03 1:04:51 PM, kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET writes:
>
> Look at that simple piece of swaged tubing that VW
> calls a lug wrench.  It looks like a piece of shit, but even it works
> surprisingly well.

It does?  When I tried to use it it walked itself off the nut every time
I tried to put any torque on it.  This was even on lightly torqued bolts
like the spare tire holder.  To actually get my wheel lugs off I had to
go to Pep Boys and buy a 4-way.

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