Hey guys thanks for information on alternates
(Porsche, T2 etc.) sources for wheel studs/nuts. Will
check it out.

Neil.

--- joel walker <jwalker17@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote:

> ----- Original Message -----
> > I need new rear wheel studs/nuts for stock wheel
> > setup.
> > Is there a suitable substitue (for different make)
> > available at a local FLAPS that will work?
>
>
> one thing to note ...
>
> the rear wheel studs/nuts for stock wheels ARE THE
> SAME
> on all vanagons 1981-1992
> as the T2 buses from 1971-1979.
>
> yup. same length and part number:
> 211-501-627A "wheel mounting bolt, L=34,5mm"
>
> now, note that it is ONLY from 1971 onwards.
> 1968-1970 had the older
> style wheels and bolts.
>
> also, while you're at the junkyard or FLAPS, the
> castegated nut that
> goes on the end of the axle is also the same from
> 1971 to 1992 ...
> N-901-496-01 "nut, slotted  M30x1,5"
>
> so if the local guy won't/can't find it in his book
> for "vanagons",
> ask him to see if he has anything for the older
> 1971-1979 "buses".
>
> hope it helps. good luck!
> unca joel
>

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