Air Cooled VW 1972-1979 Clutch Cable Bowden Tube Sleeve 211721361D

1972-1979 Clutch Cable Bowden Tube Sleeve 211721361D - OEM Number(s) (211-721-361-D)

The wire reinforcement inside this tube erodes and breaks into the center of the bowden tube causing the clutch cable to catch, or even break, so you need to check this whenever you replace the cable. 

• VW# 211 721 361D
• Fits: 1972-1974 Standard And Super Beetle, 1974 to Chassis #154/134/114 2398 010
• Fits: 1972-1974 Karmann Ghia, 1974 to Chassis #144 2369 010
• Fits: 1968-1979 Bay Window Bus
• Fits: 1973-1974 Thing

Note: So what's the purpose of this "Bowden Tube" anyway; it seems to be much too long? Cable actuated or controlled systems are simple and reliable but transmit input control movement very directly to the clutch lever. The Bowden Tube gives the cable a "cushion" or allows a more linear forgiving movement between the input and reaction. In the application of the clutch control system, the use of the Bowden Tube lessens the tendency toward jerky clutch engagement. The new tube should bend around 1.5" in order for the cable to operate correctly.

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Parts We Recommend

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  1950-1979 Clutch Cable Bowden Tube End Boot 211721365A

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  1968-1971 Bus Clutch Cable 3200mm 125.98 Inch 211721335E

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  1972-1979 Bus Clutch Cable 3215mm 126.57 Inch 211721335J

Also known under these part numbers: (For reference only)

• 211-721-361-D
• 211721361D