Non writable temporary folder OSXserver

I have full admin access to a mini server OSX10.7 yet unable to unzip a file due to the temp folder being unavailable.
Ideas anyone how why this folder behaviour occurs?
File sharing with other users is ON for this machine, FileMakerServer is running, but that's it, no other services.
I am not too familiar with Lion, but what was the trick to get the temporary folder in view so I can check the r/w options?
TIA
Peter

A better and safer syntax is the single command: sudo rm -rf /var/folders/* since if the first line above does not succeed, or is entered in a separate terminal session, the second command will remain pointed at the top level of your home folder by default, effectively telling the computer to ERASE ALL CONTENTS of "~/" your account's home folder. In that event, all personal content - desktop files, downloads, documents, local email storage, music, movies, favorite bookmarks, and so on - will be immediately deleted!
Caution is also recommended, since /var/folders is temporary storage for a lot of applications. At minimum quit any other open applications and be prepared to restart.
Naturally any command involking "sudo" will only run within an administrative account. If you don't have an admin account, if the computer is not your personal property, if the computer returns an error when invoking "sudo" or if you simply have doubts or questions about what each element of these commands does, well that's simply nature's way of saying "call IT."

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