>>I replaced the missing stud and nuts using plenty of locktite. Works
>>great. No more feeling like the bus is going to fall apart.
>>
>>Anybody else have an experience like this
>>
>>Bob and Penny Lee   vw@gulbransen.com   San Diego, CA
>>'71 VW Bus White/Blue with sunroof '72 VW Super Beetle White Herbie
         
>>'71 VW Bus Dark Blue with sunroof  '72 VW Super Beetle Orange with sunroof

As a matter of fact yes. My 72 camper came with out the front trans mount.  I
spent $27 at a VW dealer to get the bar and the bolts.  I did not really
notice any difference shifting, but I feel better knowing that it is there.

***THUMP***
What was that?
***wirrrrr wirrrrr, klunk,klunk***
Oh....Just the trans dropping out and taking the engine with it

Steve Pribyl
VWII72@aol.com
72 Camper