Date:         Sun, 04 Aug 1996 07:05:31 -0400
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Rob <becida@gtii.com>
Subject:      Re: (headsup) wasserboxer cooling system failure dujour


>On one occasion last month I gashed a *NEW* rear tire 10 miles up one of 
>these logging roads and guess what, yes, the wheel bolts had been 
>replaced with *COMPRESSED AIR* and could I move them.....could I 
>sh*tters like!  Ended up with the old Benbo photo tripod over the star 
>wrench, bent the tripod and FINALLY got the bolts to crack....close call 
>no AAA up here.
>
>BTW.  On reflection I think that the rear table stand in a westie may 
>fit over the wheel wrench for added leverage *either that or WATCH the 
>bloody garage uses a torque wrench on the bolts*.
>
>Chris,
>
>
I carry a 18" breaker bar with the correct size socket in with the jack. I
can jump on this to get the wheel nut loose. It's cheap when you think of
being stuck anywhere & not being able to change the tire.

Rob
becida@gtii.com
Traverse City, MI