{"product_id":"a32-gland-nut-wavy-washer-vw-111-105-297","title":"Gland Nut Wavy Washer — Spring Steel, VW 111 105 297, Each | Air-Cooled VW Beetle, Bus, Ghia, Type 3 \u0026 Thing (#A32)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eGland Nut Wavy Washer — Air-Cooled VW Engines (VW #111.105.297)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe #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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e VW 111 105 297 \/ 111105297 \/ 111-105-297 \/ 111.105.297 · Washburn's Metal #A32 · EMPI equivalent 00-4030-0.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVehicle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1949–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir-cooled engine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1971–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Super Beetle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir-cooled engine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1950–1971\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Type 2 Bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType 1 engine (the 1972–79 Bus uses the Type 4 engine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1956–1974\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Karmann Ghia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir-cooled engine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1962–1973\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Type 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir-cooled engine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1973–1974\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Thing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir-cooled engine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGland nut wavy washer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW part number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e111 105 297\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold as\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEach\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#A32\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 x 4 x 1 in (estimated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFit a fresh wavy washer whenever the gland nut is removed so it keeps proper spring tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a new gland nut wavy washer each time?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's strongly recommended to fit a fresh wavy washer whenever the gland nut is removed, so it keeps proper spring tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the gland nut wavy washer do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt sits behind the gland nut on the crankshaft and provides the spring tension that keeps clutch-side clamping load correct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this gland nut washer fit a 1967 VW Beetle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The same gland nut washer is used on air-cooled Beetle, Super Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Type 3, Thing and 1950–1971 Bus engines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the VW part number for the gland nut wavy washer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVW 111 105 297 (also written 111.105.297). Our part number is #A32.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there an EMPI equivalent?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. EMPI sells the equivalent as 00-4030-0; this listing is Washburn's Metal #A32.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engine\"\u003eEngine\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engine-parts\"\u003eEngine Parts\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll VW Air-Cooled\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProp 65 Warning\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43768425382003,"sku":"#A32","price":1.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/20250904_170252A.jpg?v=1757551575","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/a32-gland-nut-wavy-washer-vw-111-105-297","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}