{"product_id":"empi-chromoly-gland-nut-washer-kit-36mm-flywheel-nut-vw-type-1-engine-00-4029-0","title":"EMPI Chromoly Gland Nut \u0026 Washer Kit — 36mm Flywheel Nut | VW Type 1 Engine: Beetle, Ghia, Bus, Type 3, Thing \u0026 Buggy (00-4029-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI Chromoly Gland Nut \u0026amp; Washer Kit — 36mm (00-4029-0)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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. EMPI \u003cb\u003e00-4029-0\u003c\/b\u003e is a \u003cb\u003e36 mm chromoly gland nut with its heavy-duty washer\u003c\/b\u003e, a stronger replacement for the stock nut that costs far less than a flywheel and crank. Put it on your list for every clutch job or engine build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChromoly nut:\u003c\/b\u003e tougher than the stock nut, so it holds full torque on stock and mildly built engines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeavy-duty washer included:\u003c\/b\u003e the kit pairs the nut with EMPI's reinforced washer, so you are not reusing a tired one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStock 36 mm hex:\u003c\/b\u003e uses the same 36 mm socket as your axle nuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOE-style reference:\u003c\/b\u003e replaces gland nut OE 111 105 305E.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGenuine EMPI:\u003c\/b\u003e sold by an authorized EMPI dealer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit fits \u003cb\u003eVW Type 1 (upright-fan) engines with a gland-nut crankshaft\u003c\/b\u003e, from 08\/60 on, in any chassis they were fitted to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCONFIRMED (EMPI price file):\u003c\/b\u003e Type 1 08\/60–12\/86, Type 3 04\/61–07\/73, Karmann Ghia 08\/60–07\/73, Transporter T1 08\/60–07\/67, 181 Thing 09\/69–02\/79, Buggy 08\/63–07\/71 and Baja 08\/68–12\/86.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCONFIRMED only with a Type 1 engine:\u003c\/b\u003e Transporter T2 08\/67–07\/79 and T3 05\/79–12\/82. US buses from 1972 and all air-cooled Vanagons have the Type 4 engine, which bolts its flywheel on with five bolts and uses no gland nut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNOT CONFIRMED:\u003c\/b\u003e pre-08\/60 36 hp engines, flanged or 8-dowel performance cranks (check your crank), and Porsche 356\/912.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI 00-4029-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/b\u003e Gland nut and heavy-duty washer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Chromoly steel (nut)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHex:\u003c\/b\u003e 36 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTorque:\u003c\/b\u003e 217 ft-lb (300 Nm), dealer-listed factory Type 1 spec\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOE Reference #:\u003c\/b\u003e 111 105 305E (nut), 111 105 297 (washer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUPC:\u003c\/b\u003e 707924325607\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/b\u003e Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShipping Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePackage Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 6 x 4.5 x 1.5 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLock the flywheel with a flywheel lock or a bar across two pressure-plate bolts. Do not rely on the starter ring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the dowels and the crank flange. If the flywheel rocks on its dowels, fix that first, because a new nut will not save it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet crank end play with the flywheel shims (0.003–0.005 in is the usual target) before final torque.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePut 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace the felt ring and inspect the needle bearing in the nut before fitting the transaxle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes this fit a 1974 VW Beetle?\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWill it fit my 1976 Bus?\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat is the part number?\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI 00-4029-0, the nut and washer kit. OE gland nut 111 105 305E, OE washer 111 105 297. UPC 707924325607. The nut alone is EMPI 00-4029-B, the washer alone 00-4030-0.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow is it different from EMPI 00-4026-0?\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat torque does it need?\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs the pilot needle bearing included?\u003c\/b\u003e 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).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow does it ship?\u003c\/b\u003e As a small parcel (6 x 4.5 x 1.5 in, 0.5 lb). It is not hazmat and has no ground-only restriction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAre you an authorized EMPI dealer?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. Washburn's Metal is an authorized EMPI dealer, and this is a genuine EMPI part.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoing the clutch or the bottom end? 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