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A range of gearbox casings, side plates, diffs, gear sets and all the parts you need to build you dream box of cogs!



Rhino Gearbox Case 
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A brand new Rhino branded Type 1 gearbox casing with extra webbing and gussets for superior strength. This is suitable for all Beetles. If you want to build a performance gearbox, this is the place to start - a case that will withstand the pressures you are going to put on it!



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Gearbox Nose Cone 
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New gearbox nose cone, includes seal and bushing. Available for split vans 59-67 and Beetles 61-72 (not 1302/03). Specify model when ordering.

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Gearbox Side Cover 
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A heavy duty side cover which is designed to keep the ring and pinion gears engaged. Made from 356-T6 aluminium. This is suitable for any swing-axle Beetle gearbox.

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Gearbox Side Cover 
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A heavy duty side cover which is designed to keep the ring and pinion gears engaged. Made from 356-T6 aluminium. This is suitable for any IRS style Beetle gearbox.

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Cable Conduit Bracket 
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A new clutch cable conduit bracket which must be used with the heavy-duty side plates (see above) or can be used as a stock replacement on IRS boxes.

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Super Diff 
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New swing-axle Super Diff. A must for drag-racing or off-road applications. Includes heavy duty twin spider gear mounting. This 'snap-ring' version will fit any Swing-Axle type-1 gearbox.

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Super Diff IRS 
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New IRS-axle Super Diff. A must for drag-racing or off-road applications. Includes heavy duty twin spider gear mounting. This threaded version will fit any IRS-Axle type-1 based gearbox.

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Axle Tube Packing 
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Brand new plastic 'daisy' axle tube packing. Genuine VW. Sold individually.

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Ring & Pinion 
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New ring & pinion set 3.88:1 for keyed fourth gear.

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Ring & Pinion Bolt 
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Bolt for the 3.88:1 ring & pinion set above. Suitable for all swing-axle diffs. Sold individually, 8 required.

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Starter Motor Bush 
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Mounting bush for starter motor to gearbox. Available in a variety of sizes: standard 6v or 12v and also conversion ones: 12v starter into 6v gearbox and 6v starter into 12v gearbox. Please specify type when ordering.

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Swing Axle Boots 
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Coloured swing axle gaiter boot kits. Neoprene boots supplied with all fittings. Kit supplied as a pair for both sides! Choose colour when ordering.

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Bus Gearbox into Bug Kit 
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This kit allows you to mount a 68-79 Bus IRS gearbox into a Beetle chassis.

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Gear Link Aligner 
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Gear link alignment bar allows the Beetle gearshift rods to line up with the IRS Bus gearbox when using the above kit.



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Gearbox Adapter 
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Solid front mount that allows you to put later 61-79 gearboxes into pre '59 cars. This is for two-bolt nose cones.

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Urethane Gearbox Mounts 
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Complete kit of tough, strong urethane gearbox mounts. Supplied with all fitting hardware. Available for early cars (Bug pre '72, Split Van and Type 3 pre '67) or late cars (Bug '73 on and Type 3 '68 on) - choose type when ordering.

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Urethane Front Mount Adapter 
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Urethane front gearbox mount adapter. This allows you to use a urethane front mount on '73 onwards Beetles with the later style front mounting. Kit includes the urethane mount itself, heavy-duty mounting bracket and all hardware. Available for 2-bolt or 3-bolt nose cones - specify when ordering.

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Rhino Gearbox Mounts 
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Rhino gearbox mounts are twice the strength or standard rubber mounts. The mounting bolts are welded to a steel support which is then moulded around the mount. The outer shell of the front nose mount is made from cast ZA 1 Metal. Available for front mount (which fits Bug 61-72, Split vans and Type 3 upto '67) or a pair of rear mounts.

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Solid Gearbox Mount Kit 
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Solid gearbox mount kits with steel mounts and all hardware. Suitable for Bugs 61-72, Split vans and Type 3 upto '67. Available with or without straps. Please note that this type of mounting WILL transmit noise and vibration through the chassis.

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Padded Strap Kit 
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EMPI Front and rear straps for use with original style mounts and cradle. Fits all Beetles, Split Vans and Type 3s pre '67.

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Padded Gearbox Straps 
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Made to brace and secure gearboxes on high-performance vehicles. Fitted with rubber padding to reduce noise and vibration. Available for front support or rear support (this replaces the original rear mounting cradle and can only be used with pre '72 style rear mounts). Specify which strap when ordering.



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Intermediate Mount 
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Budget, simple version of the sometimes over-complicated ones available on the market. This extra mount simply bolts onto the gearbox casing and presses gainst the underside of the framehorns via two urethane bushes. No welding required but alteration of the gearbox bolts is needed.

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CSP Torque Bar Kit 
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Used by many drag racers, the 3 adjustable bars stabilise the gearbox and framehorns. Welding is required to fit, bute all required hardware is supplied.

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Bugpack Torque Bar Kit 
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Less complicated version of the above CSP kit. Performs the same basic function by stabilising the gearbox, but is not as substantial as the CSP kit. However, no welding is required as this is a bolt-on kit.

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Chrome Traction Bar 
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Chromed traction bar hangs from the rear gearbox mounts. It works by reducing rear wheel hop during hard launches by supporting the crankcase below the oil pump. Used by many drag-racers and hot-street cars. For Beetles only!

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Gearbox Oil 
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Morris Gearbox Oil. 5.0ltr

EP Gear Oils are mineral oil based lubricants formulated for use in a wide range of automotive, plant, agricultural and industrial transmission systems. These grades have a high level of extreme pressure (EP) additive that provides effective gear protection over a range of temperatures and shock load conditions. EP Gear oils also protect components from rust and corrosion.EP Gear Oils are mineral oil based lubricants formulated for use in a wide range of automotive, plant, agricultural and industrial transmission systems. These grades have a high level of extreme pressure (EP) additive that provides effective gear protection over a range of temperatures and shock load conditions. EP Gear oils also protect components from rust and corrosion.

** PLEASE DO NOT SPECIFY ROYAL MAIL AS THE SHIPPING OPTION WHEN BUYING OIL. WE MUST SEND IT VIA COURIER!!! **



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