{"product_id":"vw-camshaft-gear-oem-german-1961-1979-113-109-021","title":"VW Camshaft Gear | Beetle Bus Karmann Ghia Type 3 Thing | 1961–1979 | OEM German 113-109-021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is an original German VW camshaft gear for all 1200cc–1600cc air-cooled VW engines\u003c\/strong\u003e — the steel helical-cut gear that mounts on the camshaft and drives valve train timing in the Beetle, Bus, Karmann Ghia, Type 3, and Thing from 1961 through 1979. OEM part number 113-109-021 (suffix D or G). 24 teeth, three-bolt mounting, woodruff keyway. Genuine VW factory-stamped. Sold as a single gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePart Numbers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVW OEM: \u003cstrong\u003e113 109 021\u003c\/strong\u003e · \u003cstrong\u003e113109021\u003c\/strong\u003e · \u003cstrong\u003e113-109-021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuffix variants: 113109021D · 113109021G — same bolt pattern and 24-tooth count, interchangeable on 1961–1979 standard engines\u003cbr\u003eAlso known as: VW cam gear, camshaft timing gear, air-cooled cam gear, Type 1 cam gear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVehicle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1961–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Beetle \/ Käfer (Type 1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll 1200cc, 1300cc, 1500cc, 1600cc engines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1961–1967\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Bus T1 — Split Window\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType 2 T1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1968–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Bus T2 — Bay Window \/ Kombi \/ Westfalia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType 2 T2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1961–1974\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Karmann Ghia (Type 14)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1962–1973\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Type 3 — Squareback \/ Fastback \/ Notchback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1973–1974\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Thing (Type 181)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-1961 25hp \/ 30hp engines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse 111-109-111 instead\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Type 4 (411 \/ 412)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifferent engine family\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater-cooled VW \/ Audi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompletely different design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eConfirm fitment against your engine case number and date code before installing. If your engine was rebuilt with a non-standard cam, verify bolt-on vs. press-on style before ordering.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCamshaft Gear (Cam Gear \/ Cam Timing Gear)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOEM Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e113-109-021 (suffix variants D, G)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTooth Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHelical cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTooth Count\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 teeth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThree-bolt pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeyway\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWoodruff key slot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~3.5 in (89 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 0.5 lb (230 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGermany (original VW manufacture)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal — inspect photos for wear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne (1) original German VW camshaft gear. No mounting bolts, no woodruff key, no camshaft included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Right Cam Gear Matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe camshaft gear is a precision timing component. Even minor tooth wear or pitch inconsistency causes valve timing drift — affecting idle quality, power, and fuel economy across the entire RPM range. Original German steel gears were manufactured to tighter tolerances than most modern reproductions. The helical tooth profile distributes load more evenly and runs noticeably quieter than a straight-cut gear. For a correct or numbers-matching engine build, there is no substitute for the OEM piece. Reproductions in steel and aluminum exist, but firsthand experience shows early tooth wear and looser tolerances affect long-term reliability on rebuilt engines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAlways pair a new camshaft with a fresh cam gear — worn teeth accelerate wear on a new cam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse the woodruff key to lock timing position; confirm TDC alignment before final torque.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse new Grade 8 cam gear bolts (three-bolt pattern) — do not reuse old fasteners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConsult a Bentley workshop manual for torque specs specific to your engine series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInspect this gear carefully before installation — verify wear is within tolerance for your build.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n  \u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat engines does this VW camshaft gear fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n  \u003cdd\u003eThis gear fits all 1200cc–1600cc air-cooled VW Type 1 engines used in the Beetle (1961–1979), Bus (1961–1979), Karmann Ghia (1961–1974), Type 3 (1962–1973), and Thing (1973–1974). It does not fit pre-1961 25hp or 30hp engines — those use part number 111-109-111.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n  \u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the VW part number for the air-cooled camshaft gear?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n  \u003cdd\u003eThe OEM part number is 113-109-021 (also written 113109021 or 113 109 021). Suffix variants D and G denote production revisions but share the same bolt pattern and 24-tooth count — all are interchangeable on standard 1961–1979 engines.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n  \u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a reproduction or original German VW cam gear?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n  \u003cdd\u003eThis is an original German-manufactured VW camshaft gear with the factory VW stamp on the face — not an aftermarket reproduction. Sold individually as old stock or carefully inspected pull-out units.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n  \u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many teeth does the VW air-cooled camshaft gear have?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n  \u003cdd\u003eThe standard 1961–1979 VW air-cooled camshaft gear has 24 teeth. The helical cut distributes load more evenly and runs noticeably quieter than a straight-cut gear.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n  \u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this cam gear with an aftermarket camshaft?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n  \u003cdd\u003eYes — the original steel gear is compatible with most bolt-on aftermarket camshafts for air-cooled VW engines. If you are running a press-on cam, verify compatibility with your cam supplier before ordering.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n  \u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this cam gear fit a 1967 VW Beetle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n  \u003cdd\u003eYes. A 1967 VW Beetle runs a standard 1200cc or 1500cc Type 1 air-cooled engine, fully within the 1961–1979 fitment range for part number 113-109-021.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCalifornia Prop 65 Warning: This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Volkswagen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67122774671475,"sku":"WMS-CAM-GR-OG","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/c8e43c6f-d18c-4bad-8651-20025e273270.jpg?v=1793929175","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/vw-camshaft-gear-oem-german-1961-1979-113-109-021","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}