Heavy-Duty Clutch Tube Replacement | VW Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Type 3 & Thing | Thick-Wall Steel

Heavy-Duty VW Air-Cooled Clutch Tube Replacement | Thick-Wall Steel

Upgrade your chassis with our Heavy-Duty Clutch Tube Replacement, engineered to solve the flex and corrosion issues common to original air-cooled Volkswagen tubes. The precision internal bore guides the clutch cable smoothly for a consistent pedal feel.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Beetle: Standard air-cooled chassis
• VW Karmann Ghia: Standard air-cooled chassis
• VW Type 3: Standard air-cooled chassis
• VW Thing: Standard air-cooled chassis

Why Choose Washburn's Metal?

Built for restorations and performance builds alike, our clutch tube is made to outlast tired factory tubes that flex and collapse under high-pressure clutch use.

Key Features & Benefits

• Thick-Wall Steel: Constructed from high-grade steel for maximum rigidity.
• Smooth Operation: Precision internal bore reduces friction for a consistent pedal feel.
• Built to Last: Designed to withstand heavy use in restorations or performance builds.
• Chassis Compatible: Fits standard VW Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Type 3, and Thing chassis.

Technical Specifications

• Material: Heavy-Duty Seamless Steel
• Fitment: Standard Air-Cooled Chassis
• Function: Internal Clutch Cable Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

• What vehicles does this fit? It fits the standard air-cooled VW chassis — Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Type 3, and Thing.
• What is it made of? Heavy-duty seamless steel for maximum rigidity and corrosion resistance.
• What does it do? It serves as the internal clutch cable guide tube, giving the cable a smooth, low-friction path for consistent pedal feel.

Explore Related Categories

Finishing a driveline refresh? Browse Drivetrain & Transmission, Transaxle Components, and our full VW Air-Cooled catalog.

Made In-House by Washburn's Metal

This part is designed and fabricated in-house at our Orange, California shop rather than sourced from an overseas catalog supplier — we control the material, the tolerances, and the finish start to finish. If you run into a fitment question specific to your build (shortened chassis, buggy conversion, non-stock transaxle, etc.), contact us before installing and we can walk through it with you.

The Washburn's Metal Difference

Washburn's Metal is a family-run air-cooled VW & Porsche specialist shop — every part we sell is inspected before it ships, and our team is on hand by phone or email if you have a fitment question before or after you order. We stand behind what we sell: if a part doesn't fit as described, reach out and we'll make it right.

⚠ WARNING (California Proposition 65): 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 www.p65warnings.ca.gov. Parts are legal for use on pre-pollution-controlled vehicles only.