Starter Bolt | 1966–1972 VW Beetle | Short Version, Refurbished German (#R81)

Short Starter Bolt — Refurbished Original German, 1966–1972 VW (#R81)

The short starter bolt is one of those small factory pieces that's easy to overlook on a drivetrain reassembly and annoying to source correctly. This is a refurbished original German short-version starter bolt for 1966–1972 VW — inspected, cleaned, wire-brushed, and zinc-coated so it goes back in right.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Beetle: 1966–1972 (short starter-bolt configuration)

Key Features & Benefits

• Refurbished original German: A genuine factory bolt, restored — not a reproduction.
• Inspected & refinished: Cleaned, wire-brushed, and zinc-coated.
• Correct short length: Sized for 1966–1972 applications.

Technical Specifications

• Type: Case-to-transmission starter bolt (short version)
• Material / Finish: Original steel, zinc-coated
• Condition: Refurbished original German
• OEM Number: 111-199-101
• Part Number: #R81

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is this new or used? A refurbished original German part — inspected, cleaned, and zinc-coated.
• How is it different from the long starter bolt? This is the short version for 1966–1972; later/Auto-Stick applications use a longer bolt.

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