{"product_id":"r47-wavy-washer-steering-wheel","title":"Gland Nut Wavy Washer | All VW Air-Cooled Engines | Spring Steel, VW #111.105.297 (Each)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eGland Nut Wavy Washer — All VW Air-Cooled Engines (VW #111.105.297)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA small part you never want to skip on an engine build: the \u003cb\u003egland nut wavy washer\u003c\/b\u003e sits behind the gland nut on the crankshaft and provides the spring tension that keeps clutch-side clamping load correct. This is the factory VW piece, \u003cb\u003epart #111.105.297\u003c\/b\u003e, for all air-cooled engines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 1 (Beetle):\u003c\/b\u003e all years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 2 (Bus):\u003c\/b\u003e all years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 3:\u003c\/b\u003e all years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaintains correct tension:\u003c\/b\u003e keeps proper gland-nut spring tension on the crankshaft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFactory VW part:\u003c\/b\u003e genuine VW part #111.105.297.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpring steel:\u003c\/b\u003e durable spring-steel construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUniversal air-cooled fit:\u003c\/b\u003e fits all VW air-cooled engines (Type 1\/2\/3).\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\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Gland nut wavy washer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW part #:\u003c\/b\u003e 111.105.297\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Spring steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold as:\u003c\/b\u003e Each\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\u003eDo I need a new one each time?\u003c\/b\u003e It's strongly recommended to fit a fresh wavy washer whenever the gland nut is removed, so it keeps proper spring tension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes it fit my engine?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — it's the common washer for all VW air-cooled engines (Type 1\/2\/3).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engine\"\u003eEngine\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engine-parts\"\u003eEngine Parts\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll VW Air-Cooled\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43768425382003,"sku":"#A32","price":1.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/20250904_170252A.jpg?v=1757551575","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/r47-wavy-washer-steering-wheel","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}