1959-1979 Oil Filler Tube Gland Nut Removal Tool
1959–1979 Oil Filler Tube Gland Nut Removal Tool – 1/2" Drive Extension Compatible
Removing or installing the oil filler tube on your classic VW engine shouldn’t involve guesswork or ground-down socket hacks. This Oil Filler Tube Gland Nut Tool is specifically designed to reach into the filler neck and lock onto the retainer nut—giving you the leverage and access you need. Made from high-quality, heat-treated steel, it accepts a standard 1/2" drive extension and handles stubborn torque with confidence.
Fits the Following Air-Cooled VW Models
• Beetle, Standard 1961–1977
• Beetle, Super 1971–1979
• Bus 1959–1971
• Karmann Ghia 1961–1974
• Thing 1973–1974
• Type 3 1962–1973
Features
• Designed for oil filler tube gland nut removal and installation
• Heat-treated steel construction – durable and corrosion-resistant
• Slips over any 1/2" drive extension
• Eliminates tool slip and risk of gouging soft aluminum threads
• Compact design for tight engine bay access
Specialty Restoration Tool Recommendation
From oil filler tube sockets to gland nut wrenches, Air-Cooled VW engine work requires tools that are more than clever—they’re correct. There’s a difference between getting it apart and getting it apart right. This Oil Filler Tube Gland Nut Removal Tool helps eliminate frustration, prevents damage to soft aluminum threads, and gives you safe, confident access to one of the most awkward locations in the VW engine bay. A must-have when you’re doing the job properly the first time.
Also known under these part numbers: (For reference only)
- 00-5761-0
- 5761
- 707924329025
- 80300