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PostPosted: Mon Jun 14, 2021 1:25 pm    Post subject: Steering box 311.415.131B Reply with quote

Would this steering box (311.415.131B) have been used on 63 beetle? I thought my stash was only type 1s and the 311 makes me think type 3? Thanks for any help
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 14, 2021 3:53 pm    Post subject: Re: Steering box 311.415.131B Reply with quote

There are lots of examples of Type 1 parts starting with 311.

I had a quick look at the OACDP section on steering and can see reference to a steering case with the number 311415129B and 311415135A so it’s not impossible that it is a T1 part.

The steering box assembly itself may have a 113 number but it is made up of separate parts e.g. bearings shaft and case. So the case is an individual part and it makes sense if a part is used on different models that it has the same part number.
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 14, 2021 3:59 pm    Post subject: Re: Steering box 311.415.131B Reply with quote

If your model is a ‘67 as per your signature line it looks as if the correct steering for your car is roller steering box part 113415061B (full assembly) which has the case number 113415105A.
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 14, 2021 11:02 pm    Post subject: Re: Steering box 311.415.131B Reply with quote

Search the internet for "VW 311415131B" and you will see this question has been raised before.

Here is a SAMBA post regarding the same.

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=471619&start=0
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 15, 2021 1:50 pm    Post subject: Re: Steering box 311.415.131B Reply with quote

Thanks for the help. I just noticed that the 65-66 horn bar also carries a 311 prefix
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