> > In my 10+ years as a pro tech, I never saw a VW spec for any more or less than > 80#. My wheels are torqued at 80, and if you ever have had a flat on a cold, > wet december then you might be smart to get back to Sears and have them > retorque the wheels-I would stick with 80#- but anything up to 95-100# would > probably be OK. Over torquing results in warped rotors, damaged wheel holes > and calling a tow service at 4 am when you cant get those last two nuts off. > imho > Patrick > I've got one for you! :-) Well, I admit I can't find a lug nut torque spec in my Type 1 Bentley manual but the Haynes gives me a spec of 90 ft-lbs for my Karmann Ghia. I'm sorry, but I'm gonna stick with the manuals on this one. 90 ft-lbs for the Ghia and 125 for the van.
-- Sean Bartnik Fredericksburg, Virginia 1981 Volkswagen Vanagon L Westfalia 1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia convertible http://www.type2.com/bartnik/myvan.htm |
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