I think the insert/grommet to be used is this one

http://m.vwheritage.com/productDetails.cfm?iItemID=56003

Part number 
865853231A 

Well, it is the correct part for the stock westy driver's side mudflap

Alistair

> On Feb 23, 2014, at 8:53 AM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I wasn't going to gripe too much about the availability, but since the subject has been brought back up, here goes:
> 
> I bought the flap from van-cafe. Their site showed a little bit of hardware pictured with the mud flap, and didn't say anything about "you may need to buy hardware kit so-and-so to install this part on your car," I figured I was getting what I needed with my pricey part. 
> 
> Yesterday I went to install it and discovered that there were, indeed, missing parts that I would need. So, I went back to the website. The parts kit came up in a search. Five buck, not bad, I thought. I ordered two. 
> 
> Then came the calculate shipping part. I entered my zipcode and was rewarded with a $17.00 shipping estimate for my one-ounce order. 
> 
> Needless to say, order canceled. 
> 
> I checked the Bus Depot site and they do not even list the parts, though they sell the same item, so I could not compare the shipping.
> 
> So, I will be at the dealer parts counter sometime monday. Or Fastenall?
> 
> Jim
> 
> 
>> On Sun, Feb 23, 2014 at 10:10 AM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:
>> I might have the part number around here somewhere...
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> > On Feb 23, 2014, at 5:25 AM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
>> >
>> > Thanks Alistair. Looks like I will be visiting the dealer after lo these many years.
>> >
>> > Jim
>> >
>> >> On Feb 22, 2014, at 8:27 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> You need to buy the special plastic and steel inserts that go into the hole. One time use only so by extras incase you screw up.
>> >>
>> >> No need to get at the hidden side of the body, just push the buggers in and then screw the mudflat stud in. Then fit the mudflow on the stud.
>> >>
>> >> VW dealership has them, used on other cars.
>> >>
>> >> Alistair
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>> On Feb 22, 2014, at 6:23 PM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET> wrote:
>> >>>
>> >>> Jim, I assure you you do not have to do that.  Unfortunately, I cannot recall the details of the installation, but I managed it, so so can you.   When I figured it out, it made sense, but for the life of me I can't remember.  Sorry.  mcneely
>> >>>
>> >>> ---- Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>> >>>> I am celebrating ten years of westy ownership by installing the left front
>> >>>> mud flap that protects the propane equipment. I got a really nice one, but
>> >>>> one thing has me puzzled.
>> >>>>
>> >>>> It's obvious that the two studs that hold the upper part of the flap to the
>> >>>> side of the Westy go in from the outside and need nuts installed on the
>> >>>> inside to fasten them. But where and how do you access those two holes from
>> >>>> the inside to install those nuts?
>> >>>>
>> >>>> I am hoping I don't have to pull the kitchen cabinet just to get to them.
>> >>>>
>> >>>> Jim
>> >>>
>> >>> --
>> >>> David McNeely
>