{"product_id":"vw-beetle-clutch-cable-heavy-duty-stainless-2270mm-c02","title":"King Heavy-Duty Stainless Clutch Cable | VW Beetle \u0026 Ghia 1954–71, 1974–79 | 2270mm 1\/8\" 1x19 (C02)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eKing Performance Heavy-Duty Stainless Clutch Cable — VW Beetle \u0026amp; Ghia 1954–1971 \u0026amp; 1974–1979 (2270mm)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA snapped clutch cable is the classic air-cooled VW roadside failure, and a tired, stretched one is the reason the pedal keeps creeping and second gear starts to grind. This \u003cb\u003eheavy-duty stainless steel clutch cable\u003c\/b\u003e from King Performance is built to end that cycle: \u003cb\u003e1\/8\" (3.2mm) 1x19 stainless wire\u003c\/b\u003e instead of the thinner 2.7mm galvanized wire used on stock and budget cables, a \u003cb\u003e7mm Ledloy rod\u003c\/b\u003e at the transaxle end and a \u003cb\u003ebillet 1018 hook end\u003c\/b\u003e at the pedal. Made in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a direct 2270mm replacement for the factory cable — no cutting, no adapters — and it is the same cable we put in our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cable-refresh-bundle-throttle-clutch-vw-beetle-type-1-all-years\"\u003eBeetle Cable Refresh Bundle\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle \u0026amp; Super Beetle:\u003c\/b\u003e 1954–1971 and 1974–1979\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e 1956–1971 and 1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManx \/ buggy on a full-length pan:\u003c\/b\u003e uses this cable; shortened pans need \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shortened-manx-buggy-clutch-cable-heavy-duty-stainless-steel\"\u003eC04\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNot for:\u003c\/b\u003e 1972–1973 Beetle\/Ghia (different length) — ask us\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003ePick the Right Clutch Cable\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vw-beetle-clutch-cable-heavy-duty-stainless-2270mm-c02\"\u003eBeetle, Super Beetle \u0026amp; Ghia 1954–1971, 1974–1979 — 2270mm (C02)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/shortened-manx-buggy-clutch-cable-heavy-duty-stainless-steel\"\u003eMeyers Manx \/ shortened buggy chassis — ~74\" (C04)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vw-bus-clutch-cable-heavy-duty-stainless-steel-made-in-usa\"\u003eSplit Window Bus 1950–1959 \u0026amp; 1962–1967 — 3116mm (C06)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vw-bay-window-bus-clutch-cable-1968-1971-stainless-c07\"\u003eBay Window Bus 1968–1971 — 3185mm (C07)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vw-bay-window-bus-clutch-cable-1972-1979-stainless-c08\"\u003eBay Window Bus 1972–1979 — 3215mm (C08)\u003c\/a\u003e\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\u003eThicker than stock:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.2mm stainless vs. 2.7mm stock — more tensile strength, less stretch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStainless, not galvanized:\u003c\/b\u003e will not rust inside the tunnel tube.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBillet 1018 hook end,\u003c\/b\u003e black zinc plated, works with stock hooks and Big Boy pedal bushings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e7mm Ledloy rod\u003c\/b\u003e with clear zinc plating at the transaxle end, factory thread for your wing nut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/b\u003e by King Performance.\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\u003eOverall length:\u003c\/b\u003e 2270mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWire:\u003c\/b\u003e 1\/8\" (3.2mm) 1x19 stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTransaxle-end rod:\u003c\/b\u003e 7mm Ledloy, clear zinc plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePedal end:\u003c\/b\u003e billet 1018 hook, black zinc plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReplaces:\u003c\/b\u003e 113 721 335 \/ 111 721 335 series 2270mm cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e King Performance (USA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/b\u003e Made in USA from US materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart number:\u003c\/b\u003e C02\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManufacturer note:\u003c\/b\u003e off-highway use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstallation Tips\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightly grease the new cable before feeding it through the tunnel tube from the pedal end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReplace the Bowden tube while you are in there?\u003c\/b\u003e The Bowden tube is the curved steel sleeve at the rear frame horn that the clutch cable passes through on its way to the transaxle lever. A cracked or collapsed tube, or the wrong amount of sag, causes clutch chatter and premature cable wear. Match it by year: 1954–1971 Beetle\/Ghia and 1955–1967 Bus — \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vw-clutch-cable-bowden-tube-311721361-ch75\"\u003eCH75\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vw-clutch-cable-bowden-tube-with-metal-ends-beetle-bus-ghia-type-3\"\u003eEMPI 98-7208-B\u003c\/a\u003e; 1972–early 1974 Beetle\/Ghia and 1968–1979 Bus — \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vw-clutch-cable-bowden-tube-211721361d-ch76\"\u003eCH76\u003c\/a\u003e; late 1974–1979 Beetle\/Super Beetle — \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vw-clutch-cable-bowden-tube-111721361e-ch77\"\u003eCH77\u003c\/a\u003e. Verify by VIN on the 1974 changeover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThread on the wing nut, set 10–20mm of pedal free play, and re-check after the cable seats in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTunnel tube blocked or the old cable broke off inside? Our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vw-clutch-cable-job-kit-tunnel-access-delrin-shift-bushing\"\u003eClutch Cable Job Kit\u003c\/a\u003e adds weld-in tunnel access so you never fish blind again.\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\u003eWhat years does C02 fit?\u003c\/b\u003e 1954–1971 and 1974–1979 VW Beetle and Super Beetle, Karmann Ghia, and Type 1-based Manx-length builds using the standard 2270mm cable. 1972–1973 cars use a different length — contact us with your VIN before ordering for those years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow long is the cable?\u003c\/b\u003e 2270mm overall, the same length as the factory 113 721 335 \/ 111 721 335 cable it replaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow is it different from a stock cable?\u003c\/b\u003e Stock cables use roughly 2.7mm galvanized wire. C02 uses 3.2mm (1\/8\") 1x19 stainless wire, a 7mm Ledloy rod with clear zinc plating at the transaxle end and a billet 1018 hook end at the pedal, so it resists stretch, fraying and rust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes it work with a Big Boy clutch pedal bushing?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. The hook end works with the stock pedal hook and with Big Boy style clutch pedal bushings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDo I need a new wing nut?\u003c\/b\u003e Your stock wing nut threads on, but most customers add the billet \u003ca href=\"\/products\/t10-3-wingnut-3-prong-clutch-cable-adjusting-knob\"\u003e3-prong adjusting knob (T10-3)\u003c\/a\u003e for tool-free adjustment, or buy the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cable-refresh-bundle-throttle-clutch-vw-beetle-type-1-all-years\"\u003eBeetle Cable Refresh Bundle\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow much free play should I set?\u003c\/b\u003e Set clutch pedal free play to the factory spec of about 10–20mm (3\/8\"–3\/4\") at the pedal, then re-check after the first 100 miles.\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\/drivetrain-transmission\"\u003eDrivetrain \u0026amp; Transmission\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll VW Air-Cooled\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ WARNING (California Proposition 65):\u003c\/strong\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which are 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","brand":"King Performance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42124252577907,"sku":"#C02","price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/20240725_172806.jpg?v=1722153386","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/vw-beetle-clutch-cable-heavy-duty-stainless-2270mm-c02","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}