Date:         Mon, 13 Jul 1998 10:54:42 CDT
Reply-To:     Joel Walker <JWALKER@UA1VM.UA.EDU>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Joel Walker <JWALKER@UA1VM.UA.EDU>
Subject:      Re: Lug wrench size and other questions charset="iso-8859-1"
Comments: To: "John G. Haddad, III" <jhaddad@tricountyi.net>,
          Type 2 Mailing List <type2@bigkitty.azaccess.com>,
          Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
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On ??/??/?? John Haddad said:
>I am still fixing/replacing lots of little items on my new '80 Westfalia.
>One very crucial item I need is a lug wrench.  Apparently the PO had a
>wrench which doesn't fit!  None of my sockets are large enough to fit the
>nuts, so assuming all are stock (scary thought if they aren't) size, which
>size wrench do I need?

the absolute BEST lug wrench for vanagons is a 19mm socket from sears
(get the 6-point kind) in 1/2" drive, and their 20-something-inch breaker
bar (with the swivel head on the end). that gives you the most leverage
you can get. i THINK this will run you about $8 for the socket and $15 for
the bar.

the next best is a single-end lug wrench made by Vortec and usually sold
at vw parts departments. it has a handle that slides out to become about
two feet long. about $20. this one stores under the seat easily.

in my opinion. :)
joel