{"product_id":"king-performance-titanium-engine-install-bolt-kit-vw-beetle","title":"King Performance Titanium Engine Install Bolt Kit | VW Beetle Engine-to-Transaxle | 10mm x 1.5 Bolts \u0026 12-Point Flange Nuts, 6-Piece Grade 5","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eKing Performance Titanium Engine Install Bolt Kit — VW Beetle, 6-Piece Grade 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour fasteners hold an air-cooled VW engine to the transaxle, and they come out every time the engine does. Stock steel hardware rusts, the nuts round off, and after a few pulls the threads are tired. The \u003cb\u003eKing Performance Titanium Engine Install Bolts Kit\u003c\/b\u003e replaces that hardware with \u003cb\u003eGrade 5 titanium (Ti-6Al-4V)\u003c\/b\u003e: two long \u003cb\u003e10mm x 1.5\u003c\/b\u003e bolts and four \u003cb\u003e12-point locking flange nuts\u003c\/b\u003e — including the nut for the lower starter location. It is a small kit that you will touch at every engine swap, so it is worth doing right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/b\u003e (King lists it for \"VW bugs\") — air-cooled Type 1 engine to Type 1 transaxle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommonly shared by other Beetle-pan cars such as the Karmann Ghia, Baja Bugs and VW-based dune buggies. Bolt lengths vary with starter and bellhousing combinations, so compare the 110mm and 70mm lengths with the hardware you are removing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's in the Kit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e1 × bolt\u003c\/b\u003e, 10mm x 1.5 x 110mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e1 × bolt\u003c\/b\u003e, 10mm x 1.5 x 70mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e4 × 12-point locking flange nuts\u003c\/b\u003e, 19mm flange \/ 14mm head (the fourth nut is for the lower starter location)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrade 5 titanium:\u003c\/b\u003e strong, much lighter than steel and rust-proof — ideal for hardware that comes out at every engine pull.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHot-forged, rolled threads\u003c\/b\u003e for fatigue resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLocking 12-point flange nuts:\u003c\/b\u003e a compact 14mm head with a wide 19mm flange for clamping against the bellhousing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatches King's other titanium chassis and engine hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKing Performance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTitanium alloy Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBolts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(1) 10mm x 1.5 x 110mm, (1) 10mm x 1.5 x 70mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNuts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(4) 12-point locking flange nuts, 19mm flange, 14mm head\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThreads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHot-forged, rolled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal pieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOff-highway use only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUse anti-seize on all titanium threads\u003c\/b\u003e — King's instruction for every titanium fastener.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeat the engine fully on the transaxle before snugging any nut; never use the fasteners to pull the engine into place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTighten evenly by hand and torque to the factory engine-to-transaxle specification. No impact tools on titanium.\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\u003eWhat is included?\u003c\/b\u003e Two 10mm x 1.5 titanium bolts (110mm and 70mm) and four 12-point locking flange nuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat wrench do the nuts take?\u003c\/b\u003e A 14mm 12-point socket or wrench.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy four nuts but only two bolts?\u003c\/b\u003e The other nuts go on the existing engine-mount studs; King notes the fourth nut is for the lower starter location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWill it fit my dune buggy?\u003c\/b\u003e Most Beetle-pan buggies use the Beetle engine and transaxle, but compare the bolt lengths with your hardware first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDo I need anti-seize?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes, on all titanium threads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs it street legal?\u003c\/b\u003e King sells it for off-highway use only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWARNING:\u003c\/b\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete the drivetrain with King's \u003ca href=\"\/products\/king-performance-vw-titanium-trans-kit-irs\"\u003etitanium trans kit\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardware\"\u003eHardware \u0026amp; Fasteners\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engine\"\u003eEngine Parts \u0026amp; Performance\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"King Performance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48379422113907,"sku":"KP-TEIB-6PC","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/king-titanium-engine-install-bolt-kit-vw-beetle-10mm-x-1-5.jpg?v=1789859627","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/king-performance-titanium-engine-install-bolt-kit-vw-beetle","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}