

| Subject: | Re: ??? LUG NUTS & FRETTING CORROSION??? |
| From: | Lawrence Johnson |
| Date: | Mon, 4 Sep 2000 16:58:34 -0400 |
Rich, Yes, an easy solution is to back off the lug bolts and retorque (133 lb-ft) them about every 3-4 months. This way the corrosion never gets a real good foot hold. -Larry > What can be done to ease the removal of Vanagon lug nuts? I have always had > a bitch of a time taking off the lug nuts. I think this is caused by > fretting corrosion whose effect is compounded by their metallurgical > composition and heat treatment. > <snip> All I want is to be able to remove my wheels in a > predictable manner. Any suggestions?
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