Late 180mm Clutch Kit - Post 1971 Models

Replacement 180mm clutch disc used in all years of aircooled engines with 180mm flywheels including 6 volt and 12 volt models. 

Quality: Good quality

Fitting: Clutch release bearings and pressure plates also available as well as complete 3 piece kits

Measurements: 180mm

Applications:

VW Beetle: 1949 – 1979

VW Splitscreen Van: 1950 – 1965

VW Karmann Ghia: 1955 – 1974

VW Type 3: 1961 – 1964

VW Buggy + Baja: 1949 – 1979

This 180mm clutch pressure plate is a good quality reproduction designed specifically for later VW aircooled Type 1 engines from 1971 to 1979 that are fitted with a 180mm flywheel. It features the late-style design with no central guide ring, making it compatible with the later clutch release bearing—the type that includes integral clips and slides on a metal collar within the gearbox bellhousing.

This setup was introduced in 1971 and became standard on most aircooled VW engines through to the end of production, offering smoother and more reliable clutch engagement than earlier styles. This pressure plate is ideal for replacements, engine swaps, and rebuilds where maintaining compatibility with the late-style gearbox is essential.

For convenience, we also offer a complete clutch bundle kit including this pressure plate, matching clutch disc, and release bearing—see part number 111198141A.

Specifications:

• Diameter: 180mm

• Type: Late-style, no central ring

• Compatible Release Bearing: Late type with clips (runs on collar)

• Fitment Years: 1971–1979

• Sold: Each

• Quality: Good quality aftermarket

Vehicle Compatibility:

• VW Beetle: 1971–1979

• VW Baywindow Van: 1971–1979

• VW Karmann Ghia: 1971–1974

• VW Type 3: 1971–1973

• VW Trekker / Thing: 1971–1983

• VW Buggy & Baja: 1971–1979

Good quality reproduction clutch release bearing to fit later models from 1971 to 1979

Quality: Good quality

Fitment: These are suitable only for late clutch pressure plates that do NOT have the centre ring.

Applications:

VW Beetle: 1970 – 1979

VW Baywindow Van: 1970 – 1979

VW Karmann Ghia: 1970 – 1974

VW Type 25 or T3: 1979 – 1983

VW Type 3: 1970 – 1973

VW Trekker: 1970 – 1983

VW Buggy + Baja: 1970 – 1979