Our Volkswagens are full of screws, bolts, nuts and washers that are not all made for a particular model, but are used universally. These parts are recognizable by their part number starting with the "N" of the German word "Normteile", which means "standard parts". It may be a standard part, but that does not mean it is still readily available today.
The pan head screws shown here are identical to the original, so also with the correct length of 15 mm, which is not part of the standard dimensions you will find in specialist fastener stores.
The list below shows, per VW model, what these pan head screws are used for and how many you need in total if you have to replace them all. If the number is marked with an X, the number is unknown, in this case the number differs per model and/or application.
Beetle
- fuel pump cover 25 and 30 hp engines, 6 pieces
- fuel valve cable inside the car, 2 pieces
- various mounting brackets behind the dashboard, X
- hood lock 8.1964 to 7.1966, 3 pieces
- convertible glove box holder 8.1967 to 7.1968, X
- sunroof guides, 4 pieces
- fuel tank float to 7.1957, 5 pieces
- door handle on dashboard Taxis from 6.2000, 2 pieces
Karmann Ghia
- fuel pump cover 30 hp engines, 6 pieces
- bumper support covers until 7.1971, 8 pieces
- fuel tank float until 1973 (VIN 143 2621 518 ), 5 pieces
Split Bus
- fuel pump cover engines 25 and 30 hp, 6 pieces
- valve lock engine 8.1965 to 7.1966, 3 pieces
- loading door inner handles, 2 pieces
Bay Window Bus
- oil filter cover for automatic transmission, 2 pieces
- sliding door inner handle, 1 piece
- clothes hooks for seat back, 2 pieceshooks for seat backs, 2 pcs. per hook
VW Vanagon
- automatic transmission oil strainer cover, 2 pcs.
- interior sliding door lever, 1 pcs.
- glass tilting roof brackets, 4 pcs.
- standby heating frame (except Synco) 8.1985, X
- Syncro parking heater resistor fan motor, 2 pieces
Type 3
- sunroof guides, 4 pieces
- fuel tank float, 5 pieces
- front steering indicator housing from 8.1969, 2 pieces
VW Thing
- gas tank float threaded ring, 5 pieces
- gas tank float, 5 pieces
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