Our Volkswagens are full of screws, bolts, nuts and washers that are not all made for a particular model, but are used universally. These parts are recognizable by their part number starting with the "N" of the German word "Normteile", which means "standard parts". It may be a standard part, but that does not mean it is still readily available today.
The hex bolts listed here are identical to the original, so also with a tensile strength of 10.9, which is important for the applications of these bolts.
Note: Always use Volkswagen specified bolts with the correct tensile strength. Never use bolts of the same size, but with a different tensile strength than the original.
Below is a list for each VW model of what these bolts are used for, and how many pieces are needed in total.
VW Beetle
Steering bar mounting bracket (except 1302 and 1303 ), 1 piece
Steering ball locking bolt 1303 from 8.1973, 2 pieces
Between steering shaft couplings 1302 and 1303, 2 pieces
Karmann Ghia
Steering bar mounting bracket, 1 piece
Type 3
Inlet manifold carburetor 1600cc up to 1966 (T 0 244 543 ), 4 pieces
Steering bar mounting bracket, 1 piece
Split Bus
Steering box halves, 2 pieces
Bay Window Bus
Steering box halves until July 1972, 2 pieces
Brake and brake pedal lever RHD from 8.1969, 2 pieces
Battery mounting base, 1 piece
VW Vanagon
Exhaust pipe to catalytic converter or replacement pipe until 7.1985, 1 piece
Shift rod clamp bracket, 1 piece
VW Thing
Steering rod lower flange clamp bracket, 1 piece
Steering rod clamp bracket, 1 piece
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