For years I've been using anti-seize on lug nut threads and contact
surfaces.  I feel that I always get an accurate torque spec this way.
Recommended or not, it is just good practice.

Gary
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Beierl" <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2001 3:52 AM
Subject: Re: Lug nut lubrication or not?

> At 01:41 AM 2/4/2001, Alan Hong wrote:
> >Funny that the owner's manual gives torque specifications, and a
> >highlighted warning that "accumulated road dirt must be removed from
> >inside and outside of the wheel nut/bolt holes to assure a secure
> >mount...", but does not mention anything about not lubricating the
> >fasteners.  Could be something VW discovered later.
>
> Our '85 Subaru had this warning specifically for alloy wheels, not steel
> ones.  Does that fit?
>
> d
>
>
> David Beierl - Providence, RI
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> '84 Westy "Dutiful Passage"
> '85 GL "Poor Relation"
>