Which Clutch Do I Get???

[Jrivs82]

Hey y’all, so I currently own a ‘68 bug with a motor from a ‘73. I’m not sure if the previous owner also swapped the transmission to a ‘73 or if it’s still the stock ‘68 transmission. But my question is when I go to replace the clutch do I order the clutch for a ‘73 or a ‘68 because I’m unsure what transmission is in the car. I apologize for my ignorance, but I know you guys have a lot of experience with these cars and it’s better safe than sorry. Thank you!!
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68’ VW Bug (Current)
93’ 3000GT (Not Relevant But Its My Baby)

[Cusser]

[PatJr]

arnt they the same?

https://www2.cip1.com/vwc-311-141-031-dk/
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[radstude]

You should always change pressure plate, clutch, & throw out bearing every time. Disc is the same.
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1967 VW Fastback (Past)
1971 VW Bug (Past)
1975 VW Bus (Past)
2002 VW Mexican Bug 1600i

[Cusser]

[gt1953]

I happen to have some clutch disc in the classifieds just for you.
I prefer the solid rigid over the spring style. I have had the springs fall out and the power is transferred via 3 rivets. Look close at them as the rigid and see all of the rivets.

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2481338

Then on the pressure plate, if you want a good one that works well the 9 spring type is solid, just as Cusser how solid they are.

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2481340
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72 type 1
72 Squareback
({59 Euro bug, 62, 63, 67, 68, 69, 73 type ones 68 & 69 type two, 68 Ghia all sold})

[ashman40]

Here’s what I would do if you don't know for certain what type of clutch you have inside the bellhousing…
Order the clutch + pressure plate + TO bearing for your ‘68 Beetle. This will include:

200mm clutch disc which can be used on any manual transmission from ‘67~’78.
200mm pressure plate with centering ring/disc. This PP will work with ‘67~’71 TO bearings. If you remove the centering ring (held in by a ring clip) the PP will now be compatible with ‘71-later TO bearings.
The TO bearing for the ‘68 will only work for ‘67~’71 transmissions.

Additionally, order the ‘71-later TO bearing. When done, return the TO bearing you don’t use

Using these 4 parts you can replace the clutch assembly on all Beetles from ‘67~’78, and possibly even the later Mexi Beetles too.
Just make sure the PP has a removable centering ring (all new ones will), and you can return the unused TO bearing to the parts store for a refund.

The transmission will determine which TO bearing you need to use. No sleeve around the transmission input shaft means you must use the earlier TO bearing. A sleeve means the later type.
The TO bearing installed will dictate whether you must keep the centering ring on the PP plate (early type TO bearing), or remove it (later type TO bearing).
The 200mm PP plate + clutch disc is compatible with all 200mm flywheels used from ‘67-later.
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'67 Beetle #1 {project car that never made it to the road }
'75 Beetle 1200LS (RHD Japan model) {junked due to frame rot}
'67 Beetle #2 {2019 project car - Wish me luck!}

[Cusser]

People - this subject is just not that complicated !!!!
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1970 VW (owned since 1972) and 1971 VW Convertible (owned since 1976), second owner of each. The '71 now has the 1835 engine, swapped from the '70. Second owner of each. 1988 Mazda B2200 truck, 1998 Frontier, 2014 Yukon, 2004 Frontier King Cab. All manual transmission except for the Yukon. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=335294 http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=335297

[doug bugg]