> 
> Well the lug nuts I reported on never did come off.  After a 2 weeks of
> WD-40 soaking, tapping, and tugging I took it to a nearby service station
> where we commenced hex-stripping and chiseling.  Now it's off to the dealer
> to get the rims pulled, replace studs and lug nuts as required.  Of course
> the mirror is still out of action too.  And changing the oil today  I
> noticed a badly cracked exhaust header.  Such is life with a 140k mile vehicle.
> 
> Charles Vaughan
> (still like the) '84 Vanogon GL
> Woodinville, WA
> cev@rocket.com
> 
> 
Ouch!  Sounds like a bad case of Vanagony.

:)

Sean