These specific washers are classified by Volkswagen under a number called "N", where the "N" stands for "Normteile" or standard parts. Despite the name, this is not a standard part, but a ring of a different size that you can't get at a regular hardware store.
These washers have been used in a variety of applications. Below you will find by VW model where these washers have been used and how many of them are needed in total.
Beetle:
- shift rod clamp sleeve from 1965 (chassis 116 412 701 ) and later 1 piece
- fan switch 1 piece
- engine to left upper gearbox 1600cc injection from 1.1992 1 piece
Karmann Ghia :
- tensioning sleeve of the gear shift linkage from 1965 (chassis 146 412 701 ) and later 1 piece
Bay Window Bus :
- tensioning sleeve of the gear shift linkage 1 piece
- control rod for the driver seat back adjustment 1 piecece
Vanagon :
- exhaust silencer collar Turbo Diesels 1 piece
- air conditioning pump support 1 piece
- choke cable until 1.1985 (chassis 2--F-065-000 ) 1 piece
Type 3:
- shift rod clamp from 8.1963 1 piece
- fan switch 1 piece
VW Thing:
- shift rod clamp 1 piece
- rubber support of the rear axle until 2.1973 2 pieces
- soft top mechanism 8 pieces
- rotating light assembly 1 piece
- wiper shaft 4 pieces
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