Volkswagen Beetle TRANSMISSION PARTS

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Couplers

Couplers

Shift Rod Coupling
Connects Shift Rod to Transmission Stick
Replace if Shifting is Quirky.


VW Beetle50-64 up through vin# 5911560
VW Karmann Ghia 56-64 up through vin# 5911560
VW Bus 50-67
VW Type 3 62-63

The coupler is under the rear seat in Beetle, Ghia, Type 3 and Things.
It is located under the vehicle at the front of the transmission on Bus.

VW Beetle
$26.95
Part #: 111-711-175B
SHIFT COUPLER


VW Beetle 1965-79
Bus 1968-79
Karmann Ghia 1965-74
Thing 1973-74
Type 3 1964-74

VW Beetle
$17.95
Part #: 131-100


Bearings

Bearings

Bearing for Rear of Main Shaft


VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 72-79 Beginning Vin# 1_2 2430354
VW Karmann Ghia 72-74 Beginning vin# 1422430354
VW Type 3 72-73 Beginning vin# 3122078249
VW Thing 73-74
VW Vanagon 80-91

VW Beetle
$7.95
Part #: 002-311-125A
Gearbox main shaft bearing. Front.


VW Beetle & VW Super Beetle 1976-79
VW Bus 1976-79
VW Vanagon 1980-83

VW Beetle
$99.95
Part #: 091-311-123
Main Shaft Bearing for Gearbox


VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 61-73 Up to vin# ending 2297983
VW Karmann Ghia 61-74 Up to vin# ending 2297983
VW Type 3 64-73
VW Bus 60-67
VW Thing 73-74

Transmission noisy ? If noise disappears when you depress clutch (while driving) then this bearing should be replaced. Its failure to properly support the main shaft is causing the noise in your transmission..

VW Beetle
$99.95
Part #: 113-311-123A
Rear Differential Bearing


VW Beetle 61-68 not for auto sticks
VW Bus 61-67
VW Karmann Ghia 66-68 not for autostick
VW Type 3 1962-65

VW Beetle
$39.95
Part #: 113-517-185
Rear Differential Bearing


VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 69-79
VW Beetle 1968 with AutoStick
VW Karmann Ghia 69-74
VW Karmann Ghia with autostick 1968
VW Bus 1976-79 (not for autostick)
VW Type 3 66-73 (not for autostick)
VW Thing 1973-74
VW Vanagon 1980-83

VW Beetle
$38.95
Part #: 113-517-185C


Boots

Boots

Boot for Clutch Cable
at Transmission

Also: Boot for Emergency Brake Cable at Chassis for Bus

Clutch Boot For:
VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 50-79
VW Karmann Ghia 56-74
VW Bus 50-79 Two required
VW Thing 73-74
VW Type 3 62-67

Emergency Brake Cable For:
VW Bus 60-79 From vin#614456

The clutch cable boot holds and seals the guide tube
for the clutch and accelerator cables. Increases the life
expectancy of the cables. Similar function for brake cable.

VW Beetle
$2.89
Part #: 211-365A
Boot
Transmission Nose Cone to Chassis
Seals floor pan to transmission


VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 1961-79
VW Karmann Ghia 1961-74
VW Thing 1973-74
VW Type 3 1961-74

VW Beetle
$9.95
Part #: 111-289B


General

General

Gear Shift Housing
(Transmission Nose Cone)
Includes Gasket
Mexico


VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 61-72
VW Karmann Ghia 61-72
VW Type 3 69-72

In transmission rebuild it is very important to check the
condition of this nose cone. Replace if doubtful.

VW Beetle
$51.95
Part #: 113-301-205G
Shifter Lever


VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 61-79
VW Karmann Ghia 61-74
VW Thing 73-74
VW Type 3 1962-74

VW Beetle
$27.95
Part #: 113-311-541C


Seals

Seals

Transmission Mount to Chassis Centering Sleeve


VW Beetle 62-65
VW Karmann Ghia 62-65
VW Type 3 62-65
VW Thing 73-74

Use with mount 311-301-265A

VW Beetle
$4.79
Part #: 311-301-343
Cap Seal (Grease cap)
Covers Circlip on Final Drive
(IRS Output Flange Center Sleeve)


VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 69-79
VW Beetle with autostick 1968
VW Karmann Ghia 69-74
VW Karmann Ghia with autostick 1968
VW Type 3 69-74
VW Thing 73-74

VW Beetle
$3.95
Part #: 020-409-289B
IRS Final Drive Kit, with 9.55 mm Seal

Fits:

  • VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 1969-79
  • VW Beetle with autostick 1968
  • VW Karmann Ghia 69-74
  • VW Karmann Ghia with autostick 1968
  • VW Type 3 69-74
  • VW Thing 73-74
VW Beetle
$11.95
Part #: FINAL DRIVE KIT
O-Ring for Final Drive Cover


VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 66-79
VW Karmann Ghia 66-74
VW Bus 65-67     beginning with vin# 215134863
VW Type 3 66-74
VW Thing 73-74

VW Beetle
$1.95
Part #: 113-301-185A
Rear Axle Seal
(Transmission Final Drive Seal)
This is the 15mm tall seal
Some cars have the 9.5mm short seal.


VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 69-79
VW Karmann Ghia 69-74
VW Type 3 69-73

VW Beetle
$9.95
Part #: 113-301-189F
Rear Axle Seal
(Transmission Final Drive Seal)
This is the 9.5mm short seal
Cars may have the 15mm seal 113-301-189F


VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 69-79
VW Karmann Ghia 69-74
VW Type 3 69-73

VW Beetle
$6.95
Part #: 113-301-189A
Seal on Transmission Nose Cone Shaft


VW Beetle 52-60
VW Karmann Ghia 56-60

VW Beetle
$3.95
Part #: 111-301-289
Transmission Main Shaft Seal
For Gearbox Input Shaft


VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 50-79
VW Bus 50-79
VW Karmann Ghia 56-74
VW Type 3 62-73

VW Beetle
$2.95
Part #: 113-311-113A
Transmission Shift Lever Shaft Seal


VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 69-79
VW Karmann Ghia 69-74
VW Bus 68-79
VW Thing 73-74
VW Type 3 69-73

Note: 1969 Bugs and Ghias beginning with Vin# ending 4500 and '69 T3 ending 2008

VW Beetle
$1.50
Part #: 001-301-227


Hardware

Hardware

Bolt, Various Applications


Brake and Clutch Pedal Stop 58-79 VWs

Hand Brake Cable Retaining Clamp to Plate
Front or Rear One Bolt Wheel Cylinders
Transmission Mount

 

VW Beetle
$0.45
Part #: N102387
Nut for N102387
VW Beetle
$0.15
Part #: N110083
Spring Washer
Prevents generator or alternator bolt from loosening

Also goes in emergency brake anchor pin
(Wave Washer for Under Alternator/Generator Nut)


VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 56-79
VW Karmann Ghia 56-74
VW Bus 56-79
VW Type 3 62-73
VW Thing 73-74

VW Beetle
$0.25
Part #: N122282
Washer for Transmission Mounting Bolt 113-301-267


VW Beetle & VW Super Beetle 53-72
VW Karmann Ghia 56-72
VW Bus 53-67
VW Type 3 62-68

VW Beetle
$3.29
Part #: 17-2829
Shift Rod Set Screw


VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 50-79
VW Bus 50-79
VW Karmann Ghia 56-74
VW Type 3 62-73
VW Thing 73-74

VW Beetle
$1.95
Part #: 211-711-189A
Camber Bolt with Eccentric Washers.
Left or Right Side


VW Super Beetle 1971-79

Includes bolt, both eccentric washers
and locking nut.
You should check for worn units when
changing control arm bushings.

VW Beetle
$14.95
Part #: 113-407-159B
Main Shaft Bearing Thrust Plate
Eliminates Wandering of Bearing


VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 61-79
VW Karmann Ghia 61-74
VW Type 3 62-73

VW Beetle
$21.95
Part #: 5058-10
Transmission Fill Sealing Drain Plug


All VWs 1946-1979

VW Beetle
$6.95
Part #: 111-301-127E
Transmission Mounting Bolt (Frame Horn Bolt)
One Bolt (Two Are in each Car)
For all early rear cradles


VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 53-72
VW Karmann Ghia 56-72
VW Bus 53-67
VW Type 3 62-68

VW Beetle
$9.95
Part #: 113-301-257


Gaskets

Gaskets

Gasket for Transmisson Nosecone


VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 61-72
VW Karmann Ghia 61-72
VW Bus 60-67
VW Type 3 62-73

VW Beetle
$1.75
Part #: 211-301-215
Gear Box Packing for Axle Tube
For Swing Axle Transmissions (not autostick)
For One Side


VW Beetle 50-68
VW Karmann Ghia 56-68
VW Bus 50-67
VW Type 3 62-68

VW Beetle
$7.95
Part #: 113-301-111
Transmission Gasket Kit


VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 61-79
VW Karmann Ghia 61-74
VW Bus 60-67
VW Type 3 64-73

VW Beetle
$13.95
Part #: 111-398-005A
Transmission Gasket: Axle Tube Retainer Gasket,3 mm
For Cars with Swing Axle Transmissions


VW Beetle 49-67
VW Karmann Ghia 56-67
VW Bus 50-67
VW Type 3 62-67

Two or more may be required for each side. These seal and adjust clearance
of the axle tube. Adding gaskets increases clearance and loosens axle tube..

VW Beetle
$1.59
Part #: 111-501-131
Transmission Gasket: Axle Tube Retainer Gasket,3 mm
For Cars with Swing Axle Transmissions


VW Beetle 49-67
VW Karmann Ghia 56-67
VW Bus 50-67
VW Type 3 62-67

Two or more may be required for each side. These seal and adjust clearance
of the axle tube. Adding gaskets increases clearance and loosens axle tube..

 

VW Beetle
$2.39
Part #: 111-501-131A
Transmission Oil Pan Gasket
Cars with Autostick


VW Beetle & VW Super Beetle 68-79
VW Karmann Ghia 68-74

VW Beetle
$14.95
Part #: 001-301-139A


Mounts

Mounts

OE VW ,Rear Transmission Mount
One Mount. Will fit either side.
Fits between gearbox and rear gearbox cradle


VW Beetle 52-72
VW Karmann Ghia 56-72
VW Bus 50-67
VW Type 3 62-73
VW Thing 73-74

VW Beetle
$8.95
Part #: 113-301-263 OE
Rear Transmission Mount
One Mount. Will fit either side.
Fits between gearbox and rear gearbox cradle


VW Beetle 52-72
VW Karmann Ghia 56-72
VW Bus 50-67
VW Type 3 62-73
VW Thing 73-74

VW Beetle
$6.95
Part #: 113-301-263
Front Transmission Mount, Manual Transmission


VW Beetle 62-65 from vin# __173001 up
VW Karmann Ghia 62-65 from vin# ___173001 up
VW Type 3 62-65

VW Beetle
$14.95
Part #: 311-301-265A
Front Transmission Mount, Manual Transmission


VW Beetle 66-72
VW Karmann Ghia 66-72
VW Type 3 66-67
VW Thing 73-74

VW Beetle
$14.49
Part #: 311-301-265B
Rear Left (Driver) Side Transmission Cradle Mount.


VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 73-79
VW Karmann Ghia 73-74

VW Beetle
$12.59
Part #: 113-301-263C
Rear Right (Passenger) Side Transmission Cradle Mount.


VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 73-79
VW Karmann Ghia 73-74

VW Beetle
$12.59
Part #: 113-301-264
Transmission Support (Carrier)


VW Beetle 50-72
VW Super Beetle 71-72
VW Karmann Ghia 56-72
VW Bus 50-67
VW Type 3 62-73
VW Thing 73-74

VW Beetle
$26.95
Part #: 111-301-255A
Front Transmission Mount


VW Beetle 1953-59
VW Bus 1950-59  up to ch# 469505

VW Beetle
$19.95
Part #: 211-301-297
Transmission Mounting Bracket


VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 71-72
VW Karmnn Ghia 71-72

VW Beetle
$29.95
Part #: 113-701-173
Front Trans Mount, Manual Transmission 8mm Studs


VW Beetle 1952-61
VW Bus 1960-62

VW Beetle
$19.95
Part #: 211-301-265
Transmission Mounting Kit, Polyurethane
With Hardware
Considerable Improvement over Steel Mounts


VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 61-72
VW Karmann Ghia 61-72
VW Bus 60-71

This kit utilizes injection-molded urethane, greatly minimizing flexing and also the noise associated with solid steel mounts.

VW Beetle
$35.95
Part #: 9540


Modify Stock Transmission Items

Modify Stock Transmission Items

Deluxe Rear Transmission Support
With Hardware; Wraps Around Stock Saddle
Noise Reduction, Optimal Support
Use with Stock or Polyurethane Mount Kit


VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 61-72
VW Karmann Ghia 1956-72
VW Bus 1950-67
VW Type 3 1962-68
VW Thing 1973-74

VW Beetle
$57.95
Part #: 9543
Transmission/Axle Strap Kit
Eliminates Stock Mounts and Saddle
Makes Shift Response Much Faster


VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 50-79
VW Karmann Ghia 50-74

 

For the driver who wants more aggressive shifting.

VW Beetle
$59.95
Part #: 9507


Bushings

Bushings

Bushings for Gear Shift Housing, Pair


VW Beetle 50-79 Up to vin#119314500
VW Karmann Ghia 56-69 Up to vin#149314500
VW Bus 50-67
VW Type 3 Up to vin#319072008

VW Beetle
$4.95
Part #: 111-301-207


Synchro Rings

Synchro Rings

4th Gear Thrust washer

1961-67 Beetle
1961-67 Bus
1961-67 Ghia
1961-67 Type 3
VW Beetle
$25.95
Part #: 113-311-151D
Catch Key, 1st and 2nd Gear

1965-79 Beetle
1968-75 Bus
1966-73 Ghia
VW Beetle
$6.95
Part #: 113-311-245
Transmission Synchro Ring
For First Gear


VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 66-79
VW Bus 65-75
VW Thing 73-74
VW Karmann Ghia 66-74
VW Type 3 66-73

VW Beetle
$14.95
Part #: 113-311-269A
Transmission Synchro Ring
For Second Gear


VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 62-79
VW Karmann Ghia 62-74
VW Bus 60-75
VW Type 3 64-73
VW Thing 73-74

VW Beetle
$14.95
Part #: 113-311-269B
Transmission Synchro Ring
For Third and Fourth Gear

 

VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 62-79
VW Karmann Ghia 61-74
VW Bus 60-75
VW Type 3 64-73
VW Thing 73-74

VW Beetle
$16.95
Part #: 113-311-295D


Gears

Gears

Spacer Ring Between Gears on Crankshaft


VW Beetle & VW Super Beetle 1946-79
VW Bus 1950-79
VW Type 3 1962-73
VW Karmann Ghia 1956-74
VW Thing 1973-74

VW Beetle
$6.95
Part #: 113-105-219


Instructions

Instructions

Bug Me Dvd: Volume 2, Pull Motor & Clutch Service, 1 Hour of Easy to Follow Instruction, Including:

Pull Motor & Replace: Clutch, Release Bearing, Crank Seal, Rear Mounts & Clutch Cable

VW Beetle

   More About Volume 2
$25.95
Part #: Volume 2
Bug Me Dvd: Volume 3, Type 1 Complete Engine Rebuild. 2 hours 38 min. of easy to follow instruction, Including:

Tear Down, Clean Up, Inspection & Assembly.

VW Beetle

   More About Volume 3
$36.95
Part #: Volume 3
Bug Me Dvd: Volume 5, Transmission Replacement. 1 Hour of Easy To Follow Instruction on Transmission work, Including:

Swing Axle & I.R.S., Replace Axles, Shift Housing, C.V. Joints, Rear Axle Bearing & Grease Seals

VW Beetle

   More About Volume 5
$25.95
Part #: Volume 5


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