My experience has been the same as Stuarts. Plug the hole and go for it.
Dake ‘Ian’
’86 Westy      Wu-Wei
> On Aug 8, 2015, at 5:37 PM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> You likely don't need it, but you can get the assembly: http://vanagonwestfaliaparts.com/product/faucets-pumps-plumbing-h20/westfalia-sink-parts-p-trap-kit/ 
> 
> Every Westy I've owned or worked on (4 now) the bottom part has fallen off the top part.  That screw just plugs a useless drain hole, plug it with silicone, and use Goop to glue the trap to the bottom of the top part.  This has worked for me for years now, and I just did this repair on my son's '87.
> 
> Stuart
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Eric Caron
> Sent: Saturday, August 08, 2015 1:38 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Sink problem, where to find parts?
> 
> Hi folks,
> While trying to improve wiring under my sink the drain fell apart. 
> 
> Is there a vender that has the parts so i can get them quick as I’m off for a trip on Thursday. 
> 
> the part that broke looks like a tiny bolt that  goes straight up into the drain holding the bottom up against a thin gasket. the tiny screw is completely rotted away and the bottom of the drain is dangling.  the plastic parts are old and fragile so i’m hoping I can get replacements. 
> 
> Any tips would be greatly appreciated as I really use and depend on that sink when camping.
> 
> 
> Eric 
> 
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