I have the lug nut  torque values written on the drums. It gives the
stoned grease monkeys a good laugh at Tired America as they wail on them
with the air wrench.The morale of the story is to double check them.It is
so bad I have had the Van roll out of their garage with the WRONG
TIRES!!!
Drive Safely & Good Luck
Ken Lewis
86 VW Transporter Three Door Pickup
60 Porsche T-5 Coupe

On Mon, 7 Jul 1997 11:51:15 -0500 Joe Wagner <vw4x4@fyi.net> writes:
>       Here's technical tip #2:
>
>       At the weekend VW show in E. Ohio we did a brake inspection
>       on Vanagon rear brakes. It took us about 3 hours to get both
>       rear drums off. The first problem was the lugs were on
>       with about 1000 ft./lb's. (we bent my best 4 way wrench)
>       Next problem was the brake drum center hole was good and 
>       rusted to the axle.
>
>       The fix: grease!
>
>       I found the the VW lugs are very precision fit. Over
>       tightening along with rust is the problem. Grease on the 
>       threads and using a torch wrench, will prevent further
>       problems here.
>
>       As for the centering hole: sand this area and the axle
>       with sandpaper to remove rust. Then coat the entire matting
>       areas with grease. WARNING: WIPE IT OFF, Yes use a rag and
>       wipe the grease off. This area requires rust protection 
>       but any considerably amount of grease in this area will be 
>       thrown out to the brake. So you must WIPE IT OFF, leaving
>       only a very thin film of grease to prevent rust.
>
>       /////////////////////////////////////////////////////
>
>       Now... Do you think the next time the corner mechinic
>       has to check your brakes, he is going to take the time
>       to do these things??? I bet he even has his air
>       gun (wrench) turned up full when he puts on the lugs!
>  
>
>                                Joe Wagner
>
>