> Can I assume that it would be appropriate for my '85 Westy's wheels
also, to
> be torqued at
> 80 lbs of pressure.

folks, i'm not sure where the 80 ft-lbs came from, but since i had my
80 vanagon, years ago, and even now with my 87 and 88 buses, the
recommended torque for lug nuts/studs was/is  123 ft-lbs (17 mkg). and
yes, i carry a torque wrench around with me. :) it's only about $50 at
Sears (get the 1/2-inch size. you'll also need a 19mm socket to fit
the wrench and a 6-inch extension to go between them). :)

unca joel