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Replacement Pins/Clips, for Beetle Tow Bar
Replacement Pins/Clips, for Beetle Tow Bar
Price: $9.95

This is simply a pair of replacement pins and clips for a Std Beetle Towbar. These often get lost, getting a spare set for the garage is not a bad idea!
Superbeetle Towing Mount Plate for Chassis
Superbeetle Towing Mount Plate for Chassis
Price: $49.95

This plate bolts to the Superbeetle Chassis, and is compatible with our Universal Towbar for a quick connect/disconnect.
Universal Mount Plate for 5557/5558
Universal Mount Plate for 5557/5558
Price: $37.95

This plate bolts to the car you are towing, and is compatible with our Universal Towbar for a quick connect/disconnect with the includes pins.
Replacement Pin Kit for Universal Tow Bar
Replacement Pin Kit for Universal Tow Bar
Price: $8.95

These pins connect our Universal Tow Bar with either of the 2 Tow Plates.
Valve Guide Installer Tool
Valve Guide Installer Tool
Price: $10.95

This handy tool is designed to install the 8mm valve guides. The pilot on the tool holds the valve guide in the correct location while it is hammered or pressed into the head, and it works with aircooled and watercooled guides, as long as they are 8mm ID! We strongly recommend heating the head and freezing the guide prior to installation (then the guides almost drop right in!). Sold per each.
Oil Filler Nut Removal Tool, Economy
Oil Filler Nut Removal Tool, Economy
Price: $10.95

This tool is useful to remove/install the nut that holds the oil filler and breather tin onto the generator/alternator stand. This is our "Economy" version, which can strip if you have a stubborn Filler Nut. Our Deluxe Tool is bulletproof!
Crankshaft and Flywheel End Play Tool
Crankshaft and Flywheel End Play Tool
Price: $23.95

Rather than use expensive (and tricky) dial indicators, Joe Schmoe can use this end play tool to check and set your engine's end play. Tap crank towards flywheel, and tighten bolt to touch flywheel. Tap crank other way, and measure with feeler gauge!
Valve Guide Coring Drill Bit
Valve Guide Coring Drill Bit
Price: $62.95

This VW Valve Guide Coring Drill Bit is used to thin the valve guide to relieve the "Press Fit" it has in the head. Once this is done, the valve guide easily taps out WITHOUT HEAD CASTING DAMAGE, so you can put a new guide in.

Tap guide TOWARDS CHAMBER (not towards valve), to prevent guide boss damage. The reason you tap towards chamber is that carbon buildup on the chamber end of the guide would ream the guide hole in the head even further, loosening your press fit!

Static Timing Light
Static Timing Light
Price: $8.95

An Old School method of setting timing, it's great for getting "close" or setting timing at idle. It's so small it will fit in your glove-box or tool-box. Aligator Clip ends ensure good contact.
HD Bench Model Engine Stand
HD Bench Model Engine Stand
Price: $37.95

Bolts to a workbench or table, and rotates a full 360 degrees. This bench mount engine stand is constructed of thickwall schedule 80 steel pipe. Over twice the thickness of the cheap Taiwan import stands! You can also use this to hold your transaxle!
Engine Stand, Floor Model
Engine Stand, Floor Model
Price: $114.95

HD Engine stand rotates a full 360 degrees, and has steel casters for mobility. Knocks down into 4 pieces when not in use (save space). You can also use this to hold your transaxle!
8-Dowel Pin Crank/Flywheel SPG Drill Fixture
8-Dowel Pin Crank/Flywheel SPG Drill Fixture
Price: $44.95

This tool provides perfect positioning for drilling 4 extra dowel pin locating holes. This jig uses the Okrasa/SPG pattern, which offsets 1 dowel to index the flywheel so it can only go on one way, maintaining flywhee/crank indexing for balance!
Oil Pump Puller, Type 1
Oil Pump Puller, Type 1
Price: $12.95

This tool is the CORRECT way to remove the VW Beetle oil pump without marring the sealing surface on the pump or case. This pump does NOT remove the T4 oil pump, you do not need a fancy puller to remove the T4 oil pump!
Universal Flywheel Lock, 6V and 12V Flywheels
Universal Flywheel Lock, 6V and 12V Flywheels
Price: $7.95

The ultimate improvement on "standard" flywheel holders. This simple bolt-on device holds both 12V and 6V flywheels through the upper case bolt hole, preventing the flywheel (and crank) from turning. HD enough to torque flywheels for gland nut tightening!
Clutch Alignment Tool (Clutch Pilot Tool), 7016
Clutch Alignment Tool (Clutch Pilot Tool), 7016
Price: $2.95

Clutch Alignment Tool (Clutch Pilot Tool), 7016 fits all models of VW with standard transmissions. It simply centers the disc when you install the pressure plate, so the transmissions input shaft slips right in when you mate the two together.
Bugpack Crank Gear Puller, Type 1 and Type 4 Crankshafts, 7017
Bugpack Crank Gear Puller, Type 1 and Type 4 Crankshafts, 7017
Price: $89.95

Bugpack Crank Gear Puller, Type 1 and Type 4 Crankshafts, 7017 is the IMPROVED version of the gear puller, which now removes the gears on Type 1 AND 4 cranks, depending on how you install the bottom shoe! Use a wrench with this tool, not a 20 ton press! For the smoothest operation, a ball-bearing swivel was engineered into this tools design and manufacturing.

SImply slip the gear shoe under the gear, and with a twist of a wrench, the gear is easily removed.

The highest quality materials and machining are used in the construction of this tool, which is MADE IN THE USA to give years of service.

Spark Plug Tap, VW Spark Plugs, 14 x 1.25mm, 7021-10
Spark Plug Tap, VW Spark Plugs, 14 x 1.25mm, 7021-10
Price: $42.95

Spark Plug Tap, VW Spark Plugs, 14 x 1.25mm, 7021-10 has the correct size and pitch to clean up VW Spark Plug threads that are buggerred up or filled with carbon. You can use this hundreds of times if you take care of it; don't just toss it in the toolbox where metal tools can damage the threads.
36mm Axle Nut Removal/Installation Tool
36mm Axle Nut Removal/Installation Tool
Price: $12.95

These "Bang" type axle nut removal/installation tools are NOT the preferred method to remove/install the axle nut since they hammer the rear wheel bearing, but they work good enough in the field to get you home!
46mm Axle Nut Removal/Installation Tool
46mm Axle Nut Removal/Installation Tool
Price: $12.95

These "Bang" type axle nut removal/installation tools are NOT the preferred method to remove/install the axle nut since they hammer the rear wheel bearing, but they work good enough in the field to get you home!
17mm Trans Axle Drain Plug and IRS Diagonal Arm Bolt Tool, 7029
17mm Transaxle Drain Plug and IRS Diagonal Arm Bolt Tool, 7029
Price: $4.95

17mm Trans Axle Drain Plug and IRS Diagonal Arm Bolt Tool, 7029 is used to drain and change the gear oil in your VW Transmission, or to loosen and tighten the diagonal arm bolt on IRS Type 1 Transmissions.. Snaps on to any ratchet so you an quickly remove the drain plug. Chrome plated hardened steel for long life.
Budget Adjustable Ring Compressor, 83-87mm Bore
Budget Adjustable Ring Compressor, 83-87mm Bore
Price: $7.95

This is a great tool, and costs next to nothing! It allows you to compress the rings so you can get the piston into the cylinder. It's slotted so you can remove this if you put the pistons onto the rods FIRST.
Budget Adjustable Ring Compressor, 88-96mm Bore
Budget Adjustable Ring Compressor, 88-96mm Bore
Price: $7.95

This is a great tool, and costs next to nothing! It allows you to compress the rings so you can get the piston into the cylinder. It's slotted so you can remove this if you put the pistons onto the rods FIRST. Fits 88-96mm Pistons.
Budget Coil Spring Compressor, Pair
Budget Coil Spring Compressor, Pair
Price: $17.95

This is a pair of threaded rods with hooks on either ends. You can use an impact or air ratchet, or do it the hard way by hand (slow, but works). YOU MUST BE CAREFUL that the tool doesn't slip off the spring! This is a good quality budget tool!
Uni Sync Carb Syncronizing Tool, ICT, FRD, Kadron, and PDSIT, 7033
Uni Sync Carb Syncronizing Tool, ICT, FRD, Kadron, and PDSIT, 7033
Price: $34.95

Uni Sync Carb Syncronizing Tool, ICT, FRD, Kadron, and PDSIT, 7033 is an excellent tool for synchronizing dual 1bbl carburetors. YOU SHOULD NOT USE THIS WITH DUAL 2BBL CARBURETORS, because it's a restrictive device. On externally vented float bowls used on the Weber IDF, DCNF, IDA, and DCOE, and the Dellorto DRLA and DHLA it disrupts fuel level! With dual 2bbls use our Snail Gauge.

This fits flat on the barrel (mouth) of the carburetor. It requires an extension or adapter for Kadrons due to the centrally located air filter mounting stud.

Kadron Carb Sync Adapter for Carb Syncronizer, 7034-23
Kadron Carb Sync Adapter for Carb Syncronizer, 7034-23
Price: $12.95

Kadron Carb Sync Adapter for Carb Syncronizer, 7034-23 is molded from durable Urethane, this sync adapter clears the tall air filter stud on Kadron carburetors, and it allows you to properly syncronize them (instead of GUESSING). You can use an old Pringles Can, but this looks better in the toolbox/garage!
Weber 34 ICT Carb Sync Adapter
Weber 34 ICT Carb Sync Adapter
Price: $8.95

This durable molded urethane sync adapter allows you to use the SK or BK syncs on the Weber ICT carb. Normally you can't because the ID of the carb top is not round, and the Snail Gauge will leak! This solves that problem on the ICT carb.
Flywheel Seal Installer, DELUXE
Flywheel Seal Installer, DELUXE
Price: $37.95

This tool accurately presses the seal in uniformly, and it clears the crank's dowel pins too! Uses your stock flywheel gland nut to press the seal into the proper position. Works on all air-cooled VW engines, 1200cc to 1600cc. All steel construction.
36mm Socket for Gland Nut and Axle Nut
36mm Socket for Gland Nut and Axle Nut
Price: $7.95

This 1/2" drive 36mm Socket can be used to remove Type 1&3 gland nuts and axle nuts. High Quality tool for repeated use.
Axle & Gland Nut Leverage Tool (Buddy Bar)
Axle & Gland Nut Leverage Tool (Buddy Bar)
Price: $39.95

This tool is used to hold 200 and 180mm flywheels AND 4 or 5 lug brake drums from turning when tightening/loosening. Doesn't risk case breakage (the case ears) like a standard flywheel lock. This is a great tool to have around the garage for the do-it-yourselfer. This tool eliminates the need for an assistant when tightening or loosening rear axle nuts, or the flywheel gland nut. This tool is strong enough to withstand over 2x the recommended torque spec. Bolt pattern fits both 180 and 200mm flywheels, AND both 4 lug and 5 lug brake drums! Also fits 5 x 130mm Small-5 Bus & Vanagon Brake Drums!
Chrome 4-Way Lug Wrench, 17/19/21/23mm, 7056-10
Chrome 4-Way Lug Wrench, 17/19/21/23mm, 7056-10
Price: $7.95

The stock VW Lug Wrench SUCKS! The stock VW Lug Wrench SUCKS! Chrome 4-Way Lug Wrench, 17/19/21/23mm, 7056-10 is a chrome plated unit, which gives you greater leverage for tightening and loosening your VW Lug Nuts. No car should be without one of these in the trunk, especially at this price! Comes with 17mm, 19mm, 21mm, and 23mm socket ends to fit any VW.
Chrome FOLDING 4-Way Lug Wrench, 17/19/21/23mm, 7056-11
Chrome FOLDING 4-Way Lug Wrench, 17/19/21/23mm, 7056-11
Price: $7.95

The stock VW Lug Wrench SUCKS! Chrome FOLDING 4-Way Lug Wrench, 17/19/21/23mm, 7056-11 is a chrome plated FOLDING unit which gives you greater leverage for tightening and loosening your VW Lug Nuts. No car should be without one of these in the trunk, especially at this price! Comes with 17mm, 19mm, 21mm, and 23mm socket ends to fit any VW.
Chrome Sandrail T-Lug 19mm Wheel Bolt Wrench
Chrome Sandrail T-Lug 19mm Wheel Bolt Wrench
Price: $7.95

The stock VW Lug Wrench SUCKS! This chrome plated T-wrench has a 17" Long Beam to reach works even with deep off-road wheels! T-handle gives you greater leverage for tightening and loosening your VW Lug Nuts.
12 Point CV Joint Allen Socket, 3/8" Drive, 7057
12 Point CV Joint Allen Socket, 3/8" Drive, 7057
Price: $6.95

12 Point CV Joint Allen Socket, 3/8" Drive, 7057 is WAY easier to use than bent allen keys! 12 pt design really grips without stripping! We recommend cleaning out the CV Bolt head, then TAP THIS IN with a hammer. Then you can connect the ratchet and extension. Super-Tight bolts can be aided by grabbing the OD of the bolt with 10" Vice-Grips, and turn the Vice-Grips AND ratchet AT THE SAME TIME to crack it loose. Never fails!
6 Point CV Joint Allen Socket, 3/8" Drive, 7057-11
6 Point CV Joint Allen Socket, 3/8" Drive, 7057-11
Price: $6.95

6 Point CV Joint Allen Socket, 3/8" Drive, 7057-11 is WAY easier to use than bent allen keys! 6 pt is standard Allen design! We recommend cleaning out the CV Bolt head, then TAP THIS IN with a hammer. Then you can connect the ratchet and extension. Super-Tight bolts can be aided by grabbing the OD of the bolt with 10" Vice-Grips, and turn the Vice-Grips AND ratchet AT THE SAME TIME to crack it loose. Never fails!
Clutch Adjusting Wrench, 7059
Clutch Adjusting Wrench, 7059
Price: $10.95

Clutch Adjusting Wrench, 7059 is a handy palm-sized tool saves time and energy when adjusting your clutch. It is designed to slip over the clutch cable wing nut and gives you additional leverage to tighten or loosen your adjusting wing nut, even when they are stubborn! With this tool you can crank the nut with your entire hand, instead of trying to do it with a thumb and 1 finger!
12V Starter Bushing Puller, 7062-11
12V Starter Bushing Puller, 7062-11
Price: $52.95

12V Starter Bushing Puller, 7062-11 is a professional grade tool will give you years of trouble free service. This pulls the starter bushing with the engine in place but starter removed!
TRANS-A-JIG Transmission Tool Kit, 7065-20
TRANS-A-JIG Transmission Tool Kit, 7065-20
Price: $254.95

This includes all the specialty tools to disassemble and rebuild the VW aircooled transaxle. Includes Pinion Leverage Tool, Pinion Bearing Retaining Nut Tool (removes nut threaded onto pinion), Press Sleeves, Shift Fork Jig, T-Handle, and and Input Shaft. This kit does NOT fit the 002 or 091 Gearboxes used in 1968 and newer Type 2s.

The Jig holds the gearstacks in the same position as the main transmission case, which is why some people use to cut up trans cases. The jig is designed so you can align the forks in there operating sleeves at running conditions.

Pinion Nut Spanner Tool
Pinion Nut Spanner Tool
Price: $87.95

This Pinion Nut Spanner Tool is used to loosen and tighten the pinion nut in the VW Transaxle.
Pinion Retaining Nut Socket, 1969+
Pinion Retaining Nut Socket, 1969+
Price: $134.95

This solves the problem of removing and replacing the round nut that retains the pinion bearing in the later VWs (1969 and later). This tool is a lifesaver on stubborn pinion nuts!
Replacement Precision Sleeve Driver
Replacement Precision Sleeve Driver
Price: $14.95

VW Bug transaxle sleeve driver
Replacement T-Handle Transmission Shift Tool, 7065-27
Replacement T-Handle Transmission Shift Tool, 7065-27
Price: $25.95

Replacement T-Handle Transmission Shift Tool, 7065-27 allows you to securely engage the shift rod to move through the gears to make sure it's shifting properly BEFORE you put the gearbox in the car!
Valve Adjusting Tool, 13mm Set
Valve Adjusting Tool, 13mm Set
Price: $64.95

This tool has been designed for a wide variety of cars with 13mm jam nut valve adjustment screws. This 2 in 1 tool features a window in the socket so you can  see the position of the screwdriver blade and adjusting screw. The handle pivots for all angles.
10mm Deep Wrench (Offset Wrench), 7077-10
10mm Deep Wrench (Offset Wrench), 7077-10
Price: $28.95

10mm Deep Wrench (Offset Wrench), 7077-10 is specially designed deep-reach 10mm wrench accesses confined areas. Made from a heat treated alloy steel, this comes in a black finish with a red soft-grip handle. This is a great tool for deep sumps that do not use cutouts or special nuts to hold them on.
13mm Deep Wrench (Offset Wrench), 7077-11
13mm Deep Wrench (Offset Wrench), 7077-11
Price: $28.95

13mm Deep Wrench (Offset Wrench), 7077-11 is a specially designed deep-reach 13mm wrench accesses confined areas. Made from a heat treated alloy steel, this comes in a black finish with a red soft-grip handle. This is a great tool for oil pump nuts behind the pulley and tin!
Tie Rod End Puller, 18-25mm
Tie Rod End Puller, 18-25mm
Price: $67.95

This tool makes removal of tie rod ends a breeze, and does it without risk of damaging the tie rod end boot! It's a compact tool, which allows you to carry this with you on the road in case you need to do an on the spot field repair!
Oil Filler Nut Removal Tool, Deluxe Model
Oil Filler Nut Removal Tool, Deluxe Model
Price: $19.95

Oil Filler Nut Removal Tool, Deluxe Model makes this job, which is normally a royal pain in the butt, an easy endeavor! Cam Lock operation with sharp teeth, tighten INSIDE the nut, instead of trying to grab the useless "slot" that the cheaper tools do! This slick tool uses rotational leverage to GRIP the INSIDE of the filler nut so you can spin stubborn filler nuts loose. The $8 tool sucks and doesn't last long, this one is great!

ACN Tip: use a single port intake manifold gasket instead of that useless paper one that you are SUPPOSED to use, and your stock oil filler tower will stop leaking!

Tow Bar for Standard Beetle, Standard Width and 2" Narrowed
Tow Bar for Standard Beetle, Standard Width and 2" Narrowed
Price: $84.95

Tow Bar for Standard Beetle, Standard Width and 2" Narrowed. These have been working great for decades! U-Shaped mount slips under axle-beam and removable pin slips over beam. 1 minute connection time, and 30 seconds removal time! Tow bar comes with pins.
Oxygen Sensor Adapter Pipe, Small 3 Bolt Flange
Oxygen Sensor Adapter Pipe, Small 3 Bolt Flange
Price: $25.95

This slick adapter bolts between the muffler and header, and has an O2 bung welded in the side. This is designed for TEMPORARY use for engine tuning. By using this part you can tune many different cars without welding an O2 bung into each one. This adapter is 2 1/4" long from flange to flange, has a 1 1/2" ID Pipe (that will need weld cleanup if you want it perfect), and uses the VW Industry standard small bolt flange of 2 5/16" Center to Center bolt spacing.

This part does NOT come with any exhaust flange gaskets, you will need 2 good ones to make sure it doesn't leak! If it leaks, you'll get "False Lean" readings on your O2 Gauge!

VW Engine Start Kit (Start Jig), with Starter Switch
VW Engine Start Kit (Start Jig), with Starter Switch
Price: $109.95

VW Engine Start Kit (Start Jig), with Starter Switch. Start your engine before you install it to check for oil leaks or compression or before you purchase it. Fits all air cooled motors, Type 1, 2, and 3, 12 volt. Also Type 4 with 210 mm flywheel. Made of high density plastic.
VW Engine Start Kit (Start Jig), without Starter Switch
VW Engine Start Kit (Start Jig), without Starter Switch
Price: $89.95

VW Engine Start Kit (Start Jig)Start your engine before you install it to check for oil leaks or compression or before you purchase it. Fits all air cooled motors, Type 1, 2, and 3, 12 volt. Also Type 4 with 210 mm flywheel. Made of high density plastic. This is just the jig, no starter switch included.
   
 
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