Most likely this was the result of a mechanic who thinks Vanagons with
their high torque specs are a real PITA.  However, in properly
tightening them, he most likely was thinking of the owner and keeping
the wheels on the van while barreling down the freeway.  These specs
area actually quite common for 1 ton trucks, which the Vanagon is one
of.

BTW, many 4-way lug wrenches are made of wretchedly soft metal and
deform quite easily.  Try using the proper lug wrench and you'll find
that it will work better - or better still, try a 19mm 1/2" socket on a
torque wrench to better get the feel of just how tight they should be.

Karl Wolz

> Was this just the result of a mechanic with an air ratchet and no
> thought for the poor owner?
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