SACHS Clutch Throw-Out Bearing — Late Style | VW Air-Cooled 1971-Later (32-1207-B)

SACHS Clutch Throw-Out (Release) Bearing — Late Style, OE Brand (32-1207-B)

If you want the OE-brand bearing for your clutch job, this is it: a genuine SACHS throw-out (release) bearing for late air-cooled VW, part #32-1207-B. SACHS is the original-equipment supplier for these transmissions — the bearing every quality clutch rebuild should include.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Type 1 (Beetle & Super Beetle): 1971–1979
• VW Type 2 (Bus): 1971–1979
• VW Type 3: 1971–1973
• VW Karmann Ghia: 1971–1974
• VW Thing: 1973–1975

Note: Fits the late-style release fork. For 1970-and-earlier transmissions use the early-style SACHS 32-1206-B instead.

Why Choose SACHS?

SACHS is the OE-brand supplier for air-cooled VW transmissions, so this bearing meets original-equipment quality — the choice for a rebuild you don't want to revisit.

Key Features & Benefits

• Genuine SACHS: OE-brand clutch release (throw-out) bearing.
• Late-style fitment: Matches the 1971-and-later release fork.
• Direct replacement: Install whenever you replace the pressure plate and/or disc.
• OE interchange: Crosses to 113-141-165BGR.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: SACHS (OE supplier)
• Type: Clutch throw-out / release bearing
• OE Interchange: 113-141-165BGR
• Sold As: Each
• UPC: 707924480818
• Shipping Weight: 0.3 lb (estimated)
• Part Number: 32-1207-B

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is this the genuine SACHS bearing? Yes — SACHS is the OE-brand supplier for these VW transmissions.
• Will it fit my 1973 Beetle? Yes — it's the late-style bearing for 1971-and-later air-cooled VW.
• What's the part number? 32-1207-B (OE interchange 113-141-165BGR).

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