Gland Nut Wavy Washer — Spring Steel, VW 111 105 297, Each | Air-Cooled VW Beetle, Bus, Ghia, Type 3 & Thing (#A32)
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Gland Nut Wavy Washer — Air-Cooled VW Engines (VW #111.105.297)
The #A32 is the factory VW gland nut wavy washer, VW part 111 105 297, made of spring steel and sold each. It sits behind the gland nut on the crankshaft of air-cooled engines — Beetle, Super Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Type 3, Thing and 1950–1971 Bus — and should be replaced whenever the gland nut comes off.
Part numbers: VW 111 105 297 / 111105297 / 111-105-297 / 111.105.297 · Washburn's Metal #A32 · EMPI equivalent 00-4030-0.
Fitment
| Years | Vehicle | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1949–1979 | VW Beetle | Air-cooled engine |
| 1971–1979 | VW Super Beetle | Air-cooled engine |
| 1950–1971 | VW Type 2 Bus | Type 1 engine (the 1972–79 Bus uses the Type 4 engine) |
| 1956–1974 | VW Karmann Ghia | Air-cooled engine |
| 1962–1973 | VW Type 3 | Air-cooled engine |
| 1973–1974 | VW Thing | Air-cooled engine |
Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Gland nut wavy washer |
| VW part number | 111 105 297 |
| Material | Spring steel |
| Sold as | Each |
| Part number | #A32 |
| Shipping box | 4 x 4 x 1 in (estimated) |
Why It Matters
The wavy washer sits behind the gland nut on the crankshaft and provides the spring tension that keeps clutch-side clamping load correct. It is a small part you never want to skip on an engine build.
Installation Notes
Fit a fresh wavy washer whenever the gland nut is removed so it keeps proper spring tension.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a new gland nut wavy washer each time?
It's strongly recommended to fit a fresh wavy washer whenever the gland nut is removed, so it keeps proper spring tension.
What does the gland nut wavy washer do?
It sits behind the gland nut on the crankshaft and provides the spring tension that keeps clutch-side clamping load correct.
Does this gland nut washer fit a 1967 VW Beetle?
Yes. The same gland nut washer is used on air-cooled Beetle, Super Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Type 3, Thing and 1950–1971 Bus engines.
What is the VW part number for the gland nut wavy washer?
VW 111 105 297 (also written 111.105.297). Our part number is #A32.
Is there an EMPI equivalent?
Yes. EMPI sells the equivalent as 00-4030-0; this listing is Washburn's Metal #A32.
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