It is not a dilemma. A dilemma is (at least) two choices equally unacceptable.

With the lug nut/bolt choice, both values are published by reputable sources and thus both would then be considered acceptable.

alistair

On 2011-09-25, at 5:54 PM, John Rodgers wrote:

> There-in lies the cod in the swallop!
> 
> The owners manual says 123 ft-lbs. My Bentley that tells me how to do
> the maintenance says use 133 Ft-Lb'.
> 
> So which is it? That is the diliema!
> 
> John
> 
> John Rodgers
> Clayartist and Moldmaker
> 88'GL VW Bus Driver
> Chelsea, AL
> Http://www.moldhaus.com
> 
> 
> On 9/25/2011 6:56 PM, Alistair Bell wrote:
>> For example my owner's manual states 123 ft lbs for my '86. Use the data published by VW for your van.