{"product_id":"heavy-duty-clutch-tube-replacement-for-vw-air-cooled-chassis","title":"Heavy-Duty Clutch Tube Replacement | VW Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Type 3 \u0026 Thing | Thick-Wall Steel","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeavy-Duty VW Air-Cooled Clutch Tube Replacement | Thick-Wall Steel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUpgrade your chassis with our \u003cb\u003eHeavy-Duty Clutch Tube Replacement\u003c\/b\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle:\u003c\/b\u003e Standard air-cooled chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e Standard air-cooled chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 3:\u003c\/b\u003e Standard air-cooled chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Thing:\u003c\/b\u003e Standard air-cooled chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Washburn's Metal?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThick-Wall Steel:\u003c\/b\u003e Constructed from high-grade steel for maximum rigidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSmooth Operation:\u003c\/b\u003e Precision internal bore reduces friction for a consistent pedal feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBuilt to Last:\u003c\/b\u003e Designed to withstand heavy use in restorations or performance builds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChassis Compatible:\u003c\/b\u003e Fits standard VW Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Type 3, and Thing chassis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Heavy-Duty Seamless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFitment:\u003c\/b\u003e Standard Air-Cooled Chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFunction:\u003c\/b\u003e Internal Clutch Cable Guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat vehicles does this fit?\u003c\/b\u003e It fits the standard air-cooled VW chassis — Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Type 3, and Thing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat is it made of?\u003c\/b\u003e Heavy-duty seamless steel for maximum rigidity and corrosion resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat does it do?\u003c\/b\u003e It serves as the internal clutch cable guide tube, giving the cable a smooth, low-friction path for consistent pedal feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinishing a driveline refresh? Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drivetrain-transmission\"\u003eDrivetrain \u0026amp; Transmission\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/transaxle-components\"\u003eTransaxle Components\u003c\/a\u003e, and our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eVW Air-Cooled\u003c\/a\u003e catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eMade In-House by Washburn's Metal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Washburn's Metal Difference\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWashburn's Metal is a family-run air-cooled VW \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ WARNING (California Proposition 65):\u003c\/strong\u003e 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. Parts are legal for use on pre-pollution-controlled vehicles only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44318510186611,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/20250410CLUTCHTUBE002_0d11a138-345f-477c-b5a0-480f97e2a6b5.jpg?v=1771408308","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/heavy-duty-clutch-tube-replacement-for-vw-air-cooled-chassis","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}