GLAND NUTS for Super Beetle Convertible 1971

These gland nuts for VW Volkswagen have always been the standard for quality when building a motor. Stock 36mm gland nuts are torqued to 254 ft lbs. New performance chromoly gland nuts can be torqued 350 ft lbs and higher and have up to 3 times the strength of stock gland nuts. Some aftermarket gland nuts require larger diameter sockets when installed. We have tested all of our chromoly gland nuts in drag racing and offroad applications with great success. It is common practice to use high strength loctite when installing gland nuts in performance applications.
Socket Size: 36mm

This is a replacement pilot bearing for your VW crankshaft gland nut. This is the bearing that the input shaft from the transmission rides on. Over time these get worn or damaged. Make sure to replace this any time you use heat to remove the gland nut

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These gland nuts for VW Volkswagen have always been the standard for quality when building a motor. Stock 36mm gland nuts are torqued to 254 ft lbs. New performance chromoly gland nuts can be torqued 350 ft lbs and higher and have up to 3 times the strength of stock gland nuts. Some aftermarket gland nuts require larger diameter sockets when installed. We have tested all of our chromoly gland nuts in drag racing and offroad applications with great success. It is common practice to use high strength loctite when installing gland nuts in performance applications.
Socket Size: 36mm

Chromoly 1-1/2 inches hex gland nut & washer scat 4340 chromoly billet material
With higher performance engines that rev higher and faster, the need for a stronger gland nut is required. Scats chromoly gland nut helps keep the flywheel locked solid, preventing dowel pin shear or elongation of dowel pin holes

Super strength without the ultimate price. Super strong 4130 chromoly billet precision machined on cnc equipment. Large head eliminates the need for a washer
44.4 mm
1-3/4 Inches

A must for any modified engine. High quality heavy gauge spring washer exerts constant pressure on the gland nut head which insures the nut from loosening
The EMPI Chromoly Gland Nut is made from chromoly steel to provide maximum strength. The chromoly nut and washer are factory style replacements, just made from chromoly steel for additional holding power. The gland nut fits 1961 through 1979 Standard Beetles, Super Beetles, Karmann Ghias, Type 3s and Things, and 1961 through 1972 Type 2 Bus models.

Do not take a chance on stock gland nuts in hi performance engines.
This ultra strong nut is made from 4130 chromoly. Uses a 36mm socket to remove. Comes with a concave washer for extra holding power

Replacement gland nut washer. High quality heavy gauge spring washer exerts constant pressure on the gland nut head which insures the nut from loosening. This washer can also be used with a stock gland nut to eliminate flexing and movement of the dowel pins
This lock washer is made of spring steel and helps secure the gland nut to the flywheel on 1300cc and larger Type 1, 2, and 3 Volkswagen engines. It fits 1961 to 1977 Standard Beetle, 1971 to 1979 Super Beetle, 1961 to 1974 Karmann Ghia, 1960 to 1971 Type 2 (Bus), 1962 to 1973 Type 3 (Notchback, Squareback, Fastback), and 1973 to 1974 Thing models. This washer helps lock the gland nut in position and prevent it from loosening due to vibration in the rotating assembly. Sold individually.