VW Beetle Gland Nut & Washer Kit, Chromoly 36mm — EMPI 00-4029-0 Flywheel Nut | Type 1 Engine: Beetle, Ghia, Bus, Type 3, Thing & Buggy
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EMPI Chromoly Gland Nut & Washer Kit — 36mm (00-4029-0)
EMPI 00-4029-0 is a 36 mm chromoly flywheel gland nut with its heavy-duty washer for VW Type 1 (upright-fan) engines with a gland-nut crankshaft, from 08/60 on: Beetle, Super Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Type 3, Thing, Type 1-engine Bus and buggies. It replaces OE gland nut 111 105 305E and washer 111 105 297. Torque is 217 ft-lb (300 Nm), dealer-listed factory spec.
Part numbers: EMPI 00-4029-0 (00-4029, 4029) · OE gland nut 111 105 305E (111105305E / 111-105-305E) · OE washer 111 105 297 (111105297 / 111-105-297) · Nut alone EMPI 00-4029-B, washer alone 00-4030-0 · UPC 707924325607
Fitment
| Years | Vehicle | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1961–1986 | VW Beetle | Type 1 08/60–12/86 (EMPI price file) |
| 1971–1979 | VW Super Beetle | |
| 1961–1974 | VW Karmann Ghia | EMPI lists 08/60–07/73 |
| 1961–1973 | VW Type 3 | EMPI lists 04/61–07/73 |
| 1961–1967 | VW Bus (Transporter T1) | 08/60–07/67 |
| 1968–1971 | VW Bus (Type 1 engine only) | T2 08/67–07/79 and T3 05/79–12/82 only with a Type 1 engine |
| 1973–1974 | VW Thing | EMPI lists 181 Thing 09/69–02/79 |
| All years | Dune Buggy / Baja / Sand Rail (Type 1 engine) | EMPI lists Buggy 08/63–07/71 and Baja 08/68–12/86 |
| 1972 on | US Bus and all air-cooled Vanagons with the Type 4 engine | Does not fit: five-bolt flywheel, no gland nut |
| — | Pre-08/60 36 hp engines, flanged or 8-dowel performance cranks, Porsche 356/912 | Not confirmed: check your crank |
Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part number | EMPI 00-4029-0 |
| Includes | Gland nut and heavy-duty washer |
| Material | Chromoly steel (nut) |
| Hex | 36 mm (same socket as your axle nuts) |
| Torque | 217 ft-lb (300 Nm), dealer-listed factory Type 1 spec |
| OE reference | 111 105 305E (nut), 111 105 297 (washer) |
| UPC | 707924325607 |
| Country of origin | Mexico |
| Shipping weight | 0.5 lb |
| Package dimensions | 6 x 4.5 x 1.5 in |
What's Included
- Chromoly 36 mm gland nut
- Heavy-duty washer
Not Included
- Pilot needle bearing and felt seal: not confirmed for this kit (OE 111 105 313A and 111 105 311)
Why It Matters
The gland nut is the one fastener holding the flywheel to the crank on a Type 1 VW engine. If it loses its torque, the dowels wallow out and the crank is scrap.
The chromoly nut is tougher than the stock nut, so it holds full torque on stock and mildly built engines, and the kit pairs it with EMPI's reinforced washer so you are not reusing a tired one. Put it on your list for every clutch job or engine build.
Installation Notes
- Lock the flywheel with a flywheel lock or a bar across two pressure-plate bolts. Do not rely on the starter ring.
- Check the dowels and the crank flange. If the flywheel rocks on its dowels, fix that first, because a new nut will not save it.
- Set crank end play with the flywheel shims (0.003–0.005 in is the usual target) before final torque.
- Put a light coat of oil on the threads and under the washer, then torque to 217 ft-lb with a 36 mm socket and a torque multiplier or long bar.
- Replace the felt ring and inspect the needle bearing in the nut before fitting the transaxle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the EMPI 00-4029-0 gland nut fit a 1974 VW Beetle?
Yes. EMPI lists 00-4029-0 for the Type 1 (upright-fan) engine from 08/60 on, which covers every 1961-and-later Beetle, Super Beetle and Mexican Beetle.
Will it fit my 1976 Bus?
Only if the bus has an upright-fan Type 1 engine. US buses from 1972 on have the Type 4 engine, which holds the flywheel with five bolts and has no gland nut.
What is the VW part number for the gland nut and washer?
EMPI 00-4029-0 is the nut and washer kit. OE gland nut 111 105 305E, OE washer 111 105 297. The nut alone is EMPI 00-4029-B, the washer alone 00-4030-0.
How is it different from EMPI 00-4026-0?
00-4026-0 is EMPI's premium chromoly nut with its own concave washer, pre-greased needle bearing and seal. 00-4029-0 is the lower-cost stock-style kit, a chromoly nut plus heavy-duty washer.
What torque does a VW gland nut need?
The factory Type 1 spec is 217 ft-lb (300 Nm), dealer-listed. Use a 36 mm socket, a flywheel lock, and set end play with shims before final torque.
Is the pilot needle bearing included?
That is not confirmed for this kit. Inspect the needle bearing and felt seal in the nut and replace them if they are worn (OE 111 105 313A and 111 105 311).
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Prop 65 Warning
⚠ WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. All parts legal for use on pre-pollution controlled vehicles only.
