VW Clutch Cable Bowden Tube | Beetle & Ghia Through 1971, Bus 1952–1967, Type 3 1964–1973 | OEM #311.721.361

VW Clutch Cable Bowden Tube | Beetle & Ghia Through 1971, Bus 1952–1967, Type 3 1964–1973

The Bowden tube (clutch cable sleeve) redirects and aligns the clutch cable from the rear chassis section up to the transmission-mounted bracket. A direct replacement for a worn factory tube. VW part #311.721.361.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Beetle: 1952–1971
• VW Karmann Ghia: 1956–1971
• VW Type 2 Bus: 1952–1967 (Split Window)
• VW Type 3: 1964–1973

Not the right tube for: Bay Window Bus 1968–1979 or Beetle 1972–1974 — those use 211.721.361D. Late 1974–1979 Beetle and Super Beetle use 111.721.361E.

Key Features & Benefits

• Correct Cable Routing: Redirects and aligns the clutch cable to the transmission bracket.
• Direct Replacement: Swaps in for the worn factory tube.
• Wide Fitment: Covers Beetle, Ghia, Split Window Bus, and Type 3 applications.

Technical Specifications

• VW Part Number: #311.721.361
• Part Number: #CH 75
• Function: Clutch cable sleeve / Bowden tube

Frequently Asked Questions

• What does the Bowden tube do? It redirects and aligns the clutch cable from the rear chassis section up to the transmission-mounted bracket.
• What is the VW part number? VW part #311.721.361.
• Will this fit my 1970 Bus? No. Bay Window Buses from 1968 on use tube 211.721.361D. This one covers Split Window Buses through 1967.

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⚠ WARNING (California Proposition 65): This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov. Parts are legal for use on pre-pollution-controlled vehicles only.