{"product_id":"r81-starter-bolt-short-version-66-72-refurbished-part","title":"Starter Bolt | 1966–1972 VW Beetle | Short Version, Refurbished German (#R81)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eShort Starter Bolt — Refurbished Original German, 1966–1972 VW (#R81)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 \u003cb\u003erefurbished original German\u003c\/b\u003e short-version starter bolt for \u003cb\u003e1966–1972 VW\u003c\/b\u003e — inspected, cleaned, wire-brushed, and zinc-coated so it goes back in 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 1966–1972 (short starter-bolt configuration)\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\u003eRefurbished original German:\u003c\/b\u003e A genuine factory bolt, restored — not a reproduction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInspected \u0026amp; refinished:\u003c\/b\u003e Cleaned, wire-brushed, and zinc-coated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCorrect short length:\u003c\/b\u003e Sized for 1966–1972 applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Case-to-transmission starter bolt (short version)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial \/ Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Original steel, zinc-coated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Refurbished original German\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOEM Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 111-199-101\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e #R81\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\u003eIs this new or used?\u003c\/b\u003e A refurbished original German part — inspected, cleaned, and zinc-coated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow is it different from the long starter bolt?\u003c\/b\u003e This is the short version for 1966–1972; later\/Auto-Stick applications use a longer bolt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish the job with more drivetrain hardware: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardware\"\u003eHardware\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engine\"\u003eEngine\u003c\/a\u003e, and browse everything for the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44214852550771,"sku":"#R81","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/20250813_152601A_970ba47c-67a3-4564-9945-7993ec90d1ac.jpg?v=1770520793","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/r81-starter-bolt-short-version-66-72-refurbished-part","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}