Date:         Wed, 22 Jul 1998 18:21:40 EDT
Reply-To:     MrVital@AOL.COM
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From:         Gary Edwards <MrVital@AOL.COM>
Subject:      lug nuts and mystery clip
Comments: To: vanagon@vanagon.com
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Hey Volks.
In prepping for my road trip in my 86 syncro, I wanted to make sure I could
get the lug nuts turning before I got a flat. Do other people have serious
problems getting them to turn? The VW lug wrench seems of little use. We
actually broke a 19mm socket on another try, and this was after I soaked them
with liquid wrench. The tires are from Firestone, so I had them rotated for
free and told the manager of the problems I had. Now that I get it back, I
still can't turn them! That's going to make the nifty worm gear jack
worthless. Which brings up the second question. I'm the second owner and in
checking out everything, I found this odd little spring clip in with the jack.
It's about coat hanger thick and  shaped like a tapered U, about 2" long and
the ends are turned 90 degrees for about 3/8". Anybody know what this is?
Thanks, Gary