There is an auto shop specializing in Vanagon and Westies in Walnutcreek.
I believe the name of the owner/mechanic is Rod. He currently has an 87
Vanagon parting out in his shop. He may have the stud you need. I was
there once and realized that he is very knowledgeable about Vanagons.
He even has new Vanagon parts. His shop is on the northern end of the
Main Street in Walnutcreek. I am sorry I do not have his phone number
and address any more. But if you look up Craigslist for the SFO Bay Area
he often has an ads about parting out his 87 Vanagon. I just looked at it
but there is no ads from him today. Maybe you can find it on the phone
book/yellow page.

David

--- Paul <wognacious@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> Hi All,
> I'm ready to install my rebuilt transmission, thanks to Daryl, but I'm
> missing one of the lower engine studs. I didn't realize this until
> yesterday. So I got on the phone to the fine folks at Van-Cafe and they
> don't have them and can't get them. They said it's a dealer part. Does
> anybody, preferably in the SF Bay area really close to Livermore so I can
> drive there and pick it up, have a spare one that I could buy from you? I'm
> going to install it regardless. I know I can install it later and drive it
> without it because I've been doing it for I don't know how many miles.
> TIA,
> Paul Rogers
> 85 Westy Weekender Whatever it is, hopefully soon to be on the road again.
>