{"product_id":"jp-group-clutch-release-bearing-guide-tube-vw-beetle-bus-vanagon-113141181b-jp-8671-0","title":"JP Group Clutch Release Bearing Guide Tube (Throw-Out Bearing Guide Sleeve) | VW Beetle, Bus, Ghia, Type 3 \u0026 Thing 1971–1979, Vanagon \u0026 Porsche 924\/944 | OE 113 141 181 B \/ 016 141 181 (JP-8671-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJP Group Clutch Release Bearing Guide Tube — VW Beetle, Bus, Ghia, Type 3, Thing, Vanagon \u0026amp; Porsche 924\/944 (JP-8671-0)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e JP-8671-0 is the clutch release (throw-out) bearing guide tube, the sleeve the release bearing slides on at the front of the transaxle. It fits the late-style air-cooled VW transaxle from August 1970 on (Beetle, Bus, Ghia, Type 3, Thing) and the Vanagon. It replaces OE 113 141 181 B \/ 113 141 181 A \/ 016 141 181, JP ref 8130300100.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\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\u003e1971–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Beetle \u0026amp; Super Beetle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLate-style transaxle front cover (from 8\/70)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1971–1974\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Karmann Ghia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePer EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1971–1973\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Type 3 Squareback \u0026amp; Fastback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePer EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1973–1974\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Thing (Type 181)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePer JP Group\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1971–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Bus (Bay Window)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManual transaxle, per JP Group\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1980–1991\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Vanagon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManual transaxle, per JP Group (T3 1.6–2.1 incl. diesel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1977–1988 \/ 1983–1991\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePorsche 924 \/ 944\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eListed by EMPI under OE 016 141 181; \u003cstrong\u003enot yet confirmed\u003c\/strong\u003e — compare your old tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1950–1970\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarly VW transaxles with clip-on release bearing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not fit\u003c\/strong\u003e (no guide tube)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group JP-8671-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOE references\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e113 141 181 B, 113 141 181 A, 016 141 181, 477 141 181\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8130300100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterchange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEMPI 98-1420-B, LuK 414 0002 10, Topran 100 058\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e707924540024\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\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.7 lb (EMPI)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 x 6 x 8 in (EMPI)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eOne release bearing guide tube\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease (throw-out) bearing and retaining clips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput shaft (main drive shaft) seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting bolts \/ washers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the late transaxle the release bearing rides on this tube every time you press the clutch. When the tube wears a groove, gets scored, or the bearing has been run dry, the bearing hangs up, the pedal feels notchy or sticky, the clutch may not fully release, and you can hear a scraping or chirp at the pedal stroke. A rough tube also wears the new bearing quickly. Because the transaxle is already separated from the engine for a clutch job, the guide tube is cheap insurance: replace it with the release bearing, the clutch disc and the pressure plate. Behind it sits the input shaft seal, which is worth replacing at the same time if it shows any oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the release bearing and clips, then unbolt the old tube from the transaxle nose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect the input shaft seal behind it; replace it if wet or hard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the new tube with the original fasteners and torque them to the figure in your workshop manual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePut a very light film of high-temperature grease on the tube where the bearing slides; keep grease off the clutch disc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck that the release bearing slides freely along the full length before mating the engine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my 1972 Bus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 1971–1979 Bus manual transaxles use this guide tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my 1968 Beetle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Transaxles before August 1970 use the early clip-on bearing without a guide tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as OE 113 141 181 B?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. JP Group cross-references 8130300100 to 113 141 181 A\/B and 016 141 181.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat else do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA release bearing and clips, and usually an input shaft seal and a clutch kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my Porsche 924?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEMPI lists it for 924\/944, but we have not confirmed it. Compare it with your old tube before installing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it new?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, a new JP Group part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drivetrain-transmission\"\u003eDrivetrain \u0026amp; Transmission\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle Parts\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-bus\"\u003eVW Bus Parts\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-vanagon\"\u003eVW Vanagon Parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e\u003cb\u003eCalifornia Prop 65 Warning:\u003c\/b\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and\/or lead compounds, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\/\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e. Legal for use on pre-pollution-controlled vehicles only.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JP Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67100970254451,"sku":"JP-8671-0","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/JP-8671-0.jpg?v=1793701035","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/jp-group-clutch-release-bearing-guide-tube-vw-beetle-bus-vanagon-113141181b-jp-8671-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}