{"product_id":"vw-clutch-cable-bowden-tube-111721361e-ch77","title":"Refurbished German VW Clutch Cable Bowden Tube | Beetle \u0026 Super Beetle 1974–1979 | OEM #111.721.361E (#CH77)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eRefurbished German VW Clutch Cable Bowden Tube | Beetle \u0026amp; Super Beetle 1974–1979\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cb\u003erefurbished factory German Bowden tube\u003c\/b\u003e for the late \u003cb\u003e1974–1979 VW Beetle and Super Beetle\u003c\/b\u003e. This metal sleeve guides and aligns the clutch cable from the rear of the chassis up to the transmission. Each tube is \u003cb\u003estripped, inspected, and reconditioned\u003c\/b\u003e before sale. Crosses to VW part \u003cb\u003e#111.721.361E\u003c\/b\u003e.\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 (Standard):\u003c\/b\u003e Late 1974–1979\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Super Beetle:\u003c\/b\u003e Late 1974–1979\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e 1974 (verify VIN)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNot the right tube for:\u003c\/b\u003e Beetle 1972 through early 1974 — that range uses \u003cb\u003e211.721.361D\u003c\/b\u003e. Beetle through 1971, Split Window Bus 1952–1967, and Type 3 use \u003cb\u003e311.721.361\u003c\/b\u003e. 1974 is a changeover year, so check your VIN or compare against the tube you are pulling out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Washburn's Metal?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe start with a \u003cb\u003egenuine factory German tube\u003c\/b\u003e and recondition it in-house — stripped, inspected, and refinished — for a proven part rather than a reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFactory German:\u003c\/b\u003e Genuine OE tube, not a reproduction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReconditioned:\u003c\/b\u003e Stripped, inspected, and refinished before sale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCorrect Cable Routing:\u003c\/b\u003e Guides and aligns the clutch cable to the transmission.\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\u003eVW Part Number:\u003c\/b\u003e #111.721.361E\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e #CH77\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Refurbished factory German\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFunction:\u003c\/b\u003e Clutch cable sleeve \/ Bowden tube\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\u003eWhat does the Bowden tube do?\u003c\/b\u003e It guides and aligns the clutch cable from the rear of the chassis up to the transmission.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat condition is it in?\u003c\/b\u003e It is a refurbished factory German tube — stripped, inspected, and reconditioned before sale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMy Beetle is a 1974 — is this the one?\u003c\/b\u003e 1974 is a changeover year. Late 1974 cars use this tube; early 1974 cars use 211.721.361D. Check your VIN or compare against your old tube.\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\u003eComplete your clutch job with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drivetrain-transmission\"\u003eDrivetrain \u0026amp; Transmission\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/transaxle-components\"\u003eTransaxle Components\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse everything for your \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43155670892659,"sku":"#CH77","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/20250625_174934A.jpg?v=1751397706","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/vw-clutch-cable-bowden-tube-111721361e-ch77","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}