EMPI Clutch Cable Bowden Tube | VW Beetle, Bus, Ghia & Type 3 | Metal End Caps (98-7208-B)

EMPI Heavy-Duty Clutch Cable Bowden Tube with Metal End Caps

Upgrade your air-cooled Volkswagen's clutch feel and reliability with this heavy-duty Bowden tube. This guide tube uses high-quality metal end caps to prevent the compression and "mushy" pedal feel often associated with plastic-capped alternatives.

The Bowden tube is a critical component for creating the necessary "S-bend" in your clutch cable. This bend ensures smooth engagement and provides the tension needed to prevent chatter during take-off. Whether you are performing a stock restoration or building a high-performance street machine, this metal-ended tube offers the durability required for long-term service.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Beetle: All Years
• VW Bus: All Years
• VW Karmann Ghia: All Years
• VW Type 3: All Years

Key Features & Benefits

• Metal End Caps: Resist compression for a firmer, more consistent clutch pedal versus plastic-capped tubes.
• Correct "S-Bend" Geometry: Maintains the cable tension needed for smooth engagement and reduced clutch chatter.
• Heavy-Duty Construction: Built for long-term service in both stock restorations and high-performance street builds.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 98-7208-B
• End Caps: Metal
• Application: Air-Cooled Volkswagen clutch cable guide tube

Frequently Asked Questions

• Why choose a metal-ended Bowden tube over a plastic-capped one? The metal end caps resist the compression that causes a "mushy" clutch pedal, delivering more consistent engagement over the life of the cable.
• What does the Bowden tube actually do? It creates the necessary "S-bend" in the clutch cable, providing the tension that ensures smooth engagement and helps prevent clutch chatter on take-off.

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