slight correction...the stud's threads aren't stripped, but the threads in
the transmission case are.  Will need to get an insert installed.

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John,

I have a similar clunk and at first thought it might be an upper ball
joint but I have been unable to see any abnormal movement from them or the
lower BJs.

I do see that one of the transmission studs that attaches it to the trans
mounting bracket had stripped threads which I need to get repaired.  Won't
be sure that that fixes the clunk until I get the mount fixed.

Pat

From:   john <john@JHL.MGACOXMAIL.COM>
To:     vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Date:   10/14/2015 10:32 PM
Subject:        '84 Vanagon,              -- intermittent "Clunk" coming
from under middle of van
Sent by:        Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>

I am getting intermittent "clunk" from under middle of van
while driving.  '84 Vanagon, 1.9L engine, automatic
transmission.  "Clunk" not associates with turning as would
happen with CV problem.

Increasing occurrences of the"clunk."  Nothing obvious under
van.  Had my Son jump up and down on front bumper while I
locked at front suspension with wheels first turned full
right and then full left. Nothing appeared loose.

Got under middle of van.  Tried to push up on gas tank.
Seemed secure.

Had Son drive van to end of driveway where the curb drops
off more than most driveways would.  Had him run van back
and forth over drop off.  No clunk.

Any ideas where I should look next?

Thank you,

John