{"product_id":"zz-bowden-tube-1-clutch-cable-sleeve","title":"VW Clutch Cable Bowden Tube | Beetle Through 1971, Bus 1952–1967, Type 3 1964–1973 | OEM #311.721.361","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eVW Clutch Cable Bowden Tube | Beetle Through 1971, Bus 1952–1967, Type 3 1964–1973\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eBowden tube\u003c\/b\u003e (clutch cable sleeve) redirects and aligns the clutch cable from the rear chassis section up to the transmission-mounted bracket. A \u003cb\u003edirect replacement\u003c\/b\u003e for a worn factory tube. VW part \u003cb\u003e#311.721.361\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:\u003c\/b\u003e Through 1971\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 2 Bus:\u003c\/b\u003e 1952–1967\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 3:\u003c\/b\u003e 1964–1973\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCorrect Cable Routing:\u003c\/b\u003e Redirects and aligns the clutch cable to the transmission bracket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDirect Replacement:\u003c\/b\u003e Swaps in for the worn factory tube.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWide Fitment:\u003c\/b\u003e Covers Beetle, Bus, and Type 3 applications.\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 #311.721.361\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e #CH 75\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 redirects and aligns the clutch cable from the rear chassis section up to the transmission-mounted bracket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat is the VW part number?\u003c\/b\u003e VW part #311.721.361.\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\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eMade In-House by Washburn's Metal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis part is designed and fabricated in-house at our Orange, California shop rather than sourced from an overseas catalog supplier — we control the material, the tolerances, and the finish start to finish. If you run into a fitment question specific to your build (shortened chassis, buggy conversion, non-stock transaxle, etc.), contact us before installing and we can walk through it with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Washburn's Metal Difference\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWashburn's Metal is a family-run air-cooled VW \u0026amp; Porsche specialist shop — every part we sell is inspected before it ships, and our team is on hand by phone or email if you have a fitment question before or after you order. We stand behind what we sell: if a part doesn't fit as described, reach out and we'll make it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ WARNING (California Proposition 65):\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\"\u003ewww.p65warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e. Parts are legal for use on pre-pollution-controlled vehicles only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43155670728819,"sku":"#CH 75","price":13.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/20250625_175549A.jpg?v=1751397683","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/zz-bowden-tube-1-clutch-cable-sleeve","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}