Ken,MikeThanks for the help. I tend to ramble on and dont really mind
working on the van or I wouldnt have two of them. I couldnt get a socket
allen on one of the four and had to do it with an allen wrench by hand. I
was thinking a box or open wrench would be alot easier than the allen thats
why I was looking at that.Guess I will hunt around for new allens. I used to
have some copper anti-seize but have heard that it shouldnt be used with
aluminum. No explanitation just dont use it with aluminum so I will also
look for new anti-seize.  Thanks for the input.
Appreciate it,

A J

On Sun, Sep 14, 2008 at 8:25 AM, Kenneth Lewis <kdlewis@northstate.net>wrote:

> AJ,
> I agree with Mike, I don't think there will be enough room to get a socket
> on a regular bolt. Just use anti-seize and recommended torque.
>
>    A  more important matter we need to address is that of dealing with
> negative karma whilst performing maintenance on you trusty steed. I
> want to commend you on your strategies to avoid "un-pleasantries". I
> have also found it a challenge to make these times tolerable. But with
> some foresight (being in tune with your vehicles needs), careful
> planning (having all the parts purchased in advance), getting psyched
> for the job and allowing yourself enough time so you don't feel
> rushed; it might even be an enjoyable event.
>    Unfortunately, in the real world where a Vanagon is your primary means
> of transportation, shortcuts are taken. Then you must chant the
> mantra;" There's never enough time to do it right but there's always
> time to do it twice...".
> Good Luck,
> --
> Ken Lewis
> http://neksiwel.20m.com/
>
>

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