In a message dated 1/26/00 9:58:11 PM, theerion@GATOR.NET writes:

<< So now I've got a sheared-off stud, and am driving on four lugs.  So...
any advice out there on the process of replacing a wheel stud on
composite rear brake drums?  >>

Chris:
Four out of five ain't bad!  I think that is a Meatloaf lyric.

It's best to remove the hub to drift out the remnant of the stud but, seeing
how it's been hammered on like an inmate's noodle already, there's probably
no harm in Brinnelling those wheel bearings a little more.  Although I've
never replaced one on a Vanagon, there was always enough clearance to replace
a wheel stud without removing the hub on the ones I have done.  Just take
care not to booger up the hole as you are knocking out that stud.  You can
use a lugnut (turn it upside down) with a suitable spacer under it to seat
the new stud.  Try to start the serrations of the stud in the grooves left in
the hub by the old stud.  Remember: heat, penetrant and antisieze are all
tools of the trade.

Rich