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SBC Clutch Kit for 1954-1966 Volkswagen Beetle 1.2L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles
Sku: SD1-2573R-12
MPN: KF182-02-HD
Elevate your driving experience with South Bend Clutch kits, meticulously engineered for the iconic 1954-1966 Volkswagen Beetle 1.2L and other select models. Offering a range tailored to enhance performance, durability, and reliability, our kits come in Organic, Ceramic, and Kevlar friction materials to match your driving needs. Whether it's daily driving or extreme conditions, choose from Stage 1 for improved drivability or Stage 2 for higher torque capacity. Our kits, designed for vehicles with manual transmissions like the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia and Transporter, ensure a perfect upgrade with components that exceed OEM specifications. Trust South Bend Clutch for unmatched quality and performance, making it the go-to choice for enthusiasts seeking the best in clutch technology.
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South Bend Clutch is a name synonymous with quality, durability, and performance in the clutch industry. Our clutch kits, designed and manufactured with meticulous attention to detail, provide unparalleled reliability and performance for a wide array of vehicles, including the iconic 1954-1966 Volkswagen Beetle 1.2L Gas and other select models. The product range specifically developed for the European vehicle segment showcases our commitment to catering to a diverse automotive market with high-quality clutch solutions.
Our clutch kits for the Volkswagen Beetle and similar models are engineered to enhance the driving experience, offering an upgrade over the OEM components for those seeking improved performance, durability, and longevity. The inclusion of models like the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia and Volkswagen Transporter within the application range illustrates our comprehensive approach to supporting classic European vehicles with modern clutch technology.
The vehicle compatibility data for models from 1954 to 1966, such as the Volkswagen Beetle 1.2L and 1.3L, Karmann Ghia 1.2L and 1.3L, and Volkswagen Transporter 1.2L, underlines our focus on providing solutions for vehicles that are cherished by enthusiasts and collectors. These vehicles, known for their solid mass OEM flywheel type and a manual prevalence that spans from medium to high, benefit significantly from our clutch kits' design that accommodates original equipment specifications while offering enhanced performance.
Our clutch kits are available in various configurations to match different driving needs and preferences. The options include Organic, Ceramic, and Kevlar friction materials, each offering unique benefits. The Organic material provides a smooth engagement and is ideal for daily driven vehicles, offering a balance between performance and drivability. The Ceramic option is suited for drivers looking for higher torque capacity and heat resistance, making it ideal for more extreme driving conditions. Kevlar, known for its durability and high friction properties, offers an excellent choice for performance-oriented applications where longevity and higher power handling are priorities.
The clutch stages available, including Stage 1 and Stage 2, cater to different levels of performance enhancement. Stage 1 is designed for vehicles with minor modifications or for those seeking a more robust replacement for the factory-installed clutch, providing improved drivability and reliability without sacrificing comfort. Stage 2 steps up the performance with higher torque capacity, suitable for vehicles with more significant modifications and those used in more demanding driving scenarios, including occasional track use.
Each clutch kit variant is meticulously crafted to ensure optimal performance. The clutch disc styles, including Full Face for a smoother engagement and 6-paddle for a more aggressive bite, are selected to complement the friction material and intended use, ensuring a perfect match for your driving style and vehicle's performance level. Our kits include necessary components such as the throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and pilot bushing made from durable steel, ensuring a complete solution for your clutch replacement needs.
South Bend Clutch prides itself on being a leader in the clutch market, not just through our products but also via our extensive network of dealers. Finding a South Bend Clutch dealer near you is straightforward, ensuring that you have access to our products and expert advice no matter where you are. This accessibility, combined with our reputation for quality and performance, makes South Bend Clutch a preferred choice among vehicle owners and enthusiasts looking for clutch solutions that deliver on the promise of enhanced vehicle performance and reliability.
Our commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction is evident in every clutch kit we produce. Whether you're driving a classic Volkswagen Beetle, a Karmann Ghia, or a Transporter, our clutch kits are designed to provide a significant upgrade over OEM parts, ensuring your vehicle performs at its best. With South Bend Clutch, you're not just buying a clutch kit; you're investing in a product that has been developed with decades of expertise and a deep understanding of what drivers need for both everyday reliability and peak performance scenarios.
Choosing the right clutch for your vehicle is crucial, and with South Bend Clutch, you can be confident in finding a product that perfectly matches your vehicle's requirements and your driving preferences. Our extensive range of clutch kits, complemented by our dedication to quality and innovation, ensures that when it comes to enhancing your vehicle's performance, South Bend Clutch is the name to trust.
Organic Friction Material
Organic clutch material is a top choice for drivers seeking smooth, reliable performance for everyday use. Made from a blend of woven organic fibers and resin compounds, it offers excellent friction stability, making it ideal for street driving where comfort and longevity are priorities. Its consistent engagement and reduced noise make it particularly suited for daily drivers, light towing, and moderate performance applications where clutch feel matters.
Designed to handle moderate torque loads, organic clutch discs excel in standard driving conditions but may wear faster under extreme stress compared to performance-based materials. However, they remain a cost-effective and dependable option for drivers who prioritize comfort and balanced performance over extreme power handling.
Organic clutch material is a top choice for drivers seeking smooth, reliable performance for everyday use. Made from a blend of woven organic fibers and resin compounds, it offers excellent friction stability, making it ideal for street driving where comfort and longevity are priorities. Its consistent engagement and reduced noise make it particularly suited for daily drivers, light towing, and moderate performance applications where clutch feel matters.
Designed to handle moderate torque loads, organic clutch discs excel in standard driving conditions but may wear faster under extreme stress compared to performance-based materials. However, they remain a cost-effective and dependable option for drivers who prioritize comfort and balanced performance over extreme power handling.
Sprung Hub Style
The sprung hub clutch is a versatile design focused on balancing performance with drivability. It features a series of dampening springs integrated into the hub, which help absorb vibrations and reduce shock during clutch engagement. This design is ideal for daily drivers, street performance vehicles, and light towing, where smooth gear changes and reduced drivetrain stress are essential.
By minimizing shock transfer, the sprung hub clutch prolongs the life of other drivetrain components, making it a reliable option for vehicles needing both comfort and moderate power handling. While slightly less direct in power transfer than a solid hub, it offers a superior driving experience for most street and light performance applications.
The sprung hub clutch is a versatile design focused on balancing performance with drivability. It features a series of dampening springs integrated into the hub, which help absorb vibrations and reduce shock during clutch engagement. This design is ideal for daily drivers, street performance vehicles, and light towing, where smooth gear changes and reduced drivetrain stress are essential.
By minimizing shock transfer, the sprung hub clutch prolongs the life of other drivetrain components, making it a reliable option for vehicles needing both comfort and moderate power handling. While slightly less direct in power transfer than a solid hub, it offers a superior driving experience for most street and light performance applications.
Full Face Disc Style
The full face clutch disc is designed for smooth engagement, even wear, and maximum surface contact with the pressure plate and flywheel. Covering the entire friction surface, this design provides excellent power transfer, making it ideal for daily drivers, light towing, and vehicles where comfort and longevity are top priorities. The increased surface area allows for better heat distribution, reducing the risk of premature wear.
Full face discs excel in standard and moderate performance applications, offering a balanced blend of drivability and durability. However, they may lack the aggressive grip required for extreme power handling compared to paddle-style discs, making them better suited for stock to lightly modified vehicles.
The full face clutch disc is designed for smooth engagement, even wear, and maximum surface contact with the pressure plate and flywheel. Covering the entire friction surface, this design provides excellent power transfer, making it ideal for daily drivers, light towing, and vehicles where comfort and longevity are top priorities. The increased surface area allows for better heat distribution, reducing the risk of premature wear.
Full face discs excel in standard and moderate performance applications, offering a balanced blend of drivability and durability. However, they may lack the aggressive grip required for extreme power handling compared to paddle-style discs, making them better suited for stock to lightly modified vehicles.
Single Disc
A single disc clutch is the most common and straightforward clutch design, featuring one friction disc to transfer power from the engine to the transmission. Known for its simplicity and reliability, it is ideal for standard vehicles, daily drivers, and light performance applications. Single disc clutches provide smooth engagement, making them perfect for casual driving and moderate power outputs.
While single disc clutches offer excellent drivability and cost-effectiveness, they have limited torque capacity compared to multi-disc setups. This design is best suited for vehicles with moderate horsepower levels where comfort, longevity, and ease of use are the primary concerns.
A single disc clutch is the most common and straightforward clutch design, featuring one friction disc to transfer power from the engine to the transmission. Known for its simplicity and reliability, it is ideal for standard vehicles, daily drivers, and light performance applications. Single disc clutches provide smooth engagement, making them perfect for casual driving and moderate power outputs.
While single disc clutches offer excellent drivability and cost-effectiveness, they have limited torque capacity compared to multi-disc setups. This design is best suited for vehicles with moderate horsepower levels where comfort, longevity, and ease of use are the primary concerns.
Stage 1 Clutch
A Stage 1 clutch is designed for drivers seeking a slight performance upgrade over a stock clutch while maintaining smooth engagement and drivability. Ideal for daily drivers and mild performance enhancements, it offers increased clamping force and better heat resistance compared to factory clutches. This makes it suitable for vehicles with minor bolt-on modifications, such as intake or exhaust upgrades.
While Stage 1 clutches provide improved durability and power handling, they maintain a comfortable pedal feel and minimal noise, making them a perfect choice for street driving with light towing or occasional spirited driving. They balance performance with everyday usability.
A Stage 1 clutch is designed for drivers seeking a slight performance upgrade over a stock clutch while maintaining smooth engagement and drivability. Ideal for daily drivers and mild performance enhancements, it offers increased clamping force and better heat resistance compared to factory clutches. This makes it suitable for vehicles with minor bolt-on modifications, such as intake or exhaust upgrades.
While Stage 1 clutches provide improved durability and power handling, they maintain a comfortable pedal feel and minimal noise, making them a perfect choice for street driving with light towing or occasional spirited driving. They balance performance with everyday usability.
Warranty Coverage
South Bend Clutch, Inc. warrants that our clutches are free from defects in workmanship and material under normal use and service. Our warranty provides coverage for 12 months or 12,000 miles (whichever comes first) from the date of installation.
The obligation of South Bend Clutch, Inc. under this warranty is limited to repair, replacement, or credit at our discretion for any product found to be defective. We will not be liable for losses, damages, or injury to persons or property resulting from misuse or improper installation of any part subject to this warranty.
*** WE DO NOT COVER LABOR, NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE ***
Warranty Registration
To activate your warranty coverage, you must register your clutch through our online Warranty Hub within 30 days of purchase.
What You'll Need to Register:
- Proof of purchase (receipt or invoice showing purchase date and price paid)
- Vehicle information (year, make, model, VIN)
- Current odometer reading at time of installation
- Installer information (shop name, address, phone number)
- Part number of your South Bend Clutch product
Click here to Register Your Warranty
After registration, you'll receive a confirmation email with your warranty certificate number. You can check your warranty status anytime at warranty.southbendclutch.com/lookup.
Filing a Warranty Claim
If you experience an issue with your clutch during the warranty period, you can submit a claim through our Warranty Hub.
Claim Submission Requirements:
- Your warranty certificate number or the email used during registration
- Current odometer reading
- Description of the issue you're experiencing
- Photos of the affected parts (pressure plate, disc, flywheel)
- Photos showing the condition of related components
Our warranty team will review your claim and may request additional information or photos. South Bend Clutch, Inc. reserves the right to examine all parts returned for warranty claims to determine whether the failure was due to a defect in material or workmanship.
Warranty Conditions
The Limited Warranty will NOT be valid under the following conditions:
- The product is NOT registered within thirty (30) days of purchase
- The product was purchased below our MAP price (see Pricing Policy below)
- The clutch was not installed by a certified or professional mechanic
- The flywheel was not replaced with new or properly resurfaced to specification
- The clutch has been altered, improperly installed, or damaged by accident, negligence, or misuse
- The transmission has failed or shows excessive wear
- The product is used for high performance and/or racing purposes for which it was not originally engineered
WARRANTY IS NON-TRANSFERABLE – Coverage applies only to the original purchaser and vehicle.
Pricing Policy
We encourage you to shop around when buying our parts, but we do not allow discounts or price matching below our MAP prices (3% below our published retail price).
Important: Purchases made below MAP price are not eligible for warranty coverage. Your proof of purchase must show a qualifying purchase price.
Return Policy
No returned product for warranty, repair, or replacement will be accepted without a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.
To Obtain an RMA:
- If you purchased from an authorized dealer, contact them first to initiate the return process
- If you purchased directly from South Bend Clutch, call our warranty department at 1-800-988-4345
Once your claim is approved, you will receive an RMA number with shipping instructions for returning the defective parts.
Questions?
For warranty inquiries, contact our warranty department at warranty@southbendclutch.com or call 1-800-988-4345.
| Vehicle | Fuel Type | Manual Prevalence | Drivetrain | Transmission Type Used | OEM Flywheel Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 Volkswagen Beetle 1.2L | Gas |  | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1956 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 1.2L | Gas | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1954 Volkswagen Transporter 1.2L | Gas |  | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1966 Volkswagen Beetle 1.3L | Gas | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1966 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 1.3L | Gas | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
South Bend Clutch is a name synonymous with quality, durability, and performance in the clutch industry. Our clutch kits, designed and manufactured with meticulous attention to detail, provide unparalleled reliability and performance for a wide array of vehicles, including the iconic 1954-1966 Volkswagen Beetle 1.2L Gas and other select models. The product range specifically developed for the European vehicle segment showcases our commitment to catering to a diverse automotive market with high-quality clutch solutions.
Our clutch kits for the Volkswagen Beetle and similar models are engineered to enhance the driving experience, offering an upgrade over the OEM components for those seeking improved performance, durability, and longevity. The inclusion of models like the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia and Volkswagen Transporter within the application range illustrates our comprehensive approach to supporting classic European vehicles with modern clutch technology.
The vehicle compatibility data for models from 1954 to 1966, such as the Volkswagen Beetle 1.2L and 1.3L, Karmann Ghia 1.2L and 1.3L, and Volkswagen Transporter 1.2L, underlines our focus on providing solutions for vehicles that are cherished by enthusiasts and collectors. These vehicles, known for their solid mass OEM flywheel type and a manual prevalence that spans from medium to high, benefit significantly from our clutch kits' design that accommodates original equipment specifications while offering enhanced performance.
Our clutch kits are available in various configurations to match different driving needs and preferences. The options include Organic, Ceramic, and Kevlar friction materials, each offering unique benefits. The Organic material provides a smooth engagement and is ideal for daily driven vehicles, offering a balance between performance and drivability. The Ceramic option is suited for drivers looking for higher torque capacity and heat resistance, making it ideal for more extreme driving conditions. Kevlar, known for its durability and high friction properties, offers an excellent choice for performance-oriented applications where longevity and higher power handling are priorities.
The clutch stages available, including Stage 1 and Stage 2, cater to different levels of performance enhancement. Stage 1 is designed for vehicles with minor modifications or for those seeking a more robust replacement for the factory-installed clutch, providing improved drivability and reliability without sacrificing comfort. Stage 2 steps up the performance with higher torque capacity, suitable for vehicles with more significant modifications and those used in more demanding driving scenarios, including occasional track use.
Each clutch kit variant is meticulously crafted to ensure optimal performance. The clutch disc styles, including Full Face for a smoother engagement and 6-paddle for a more aggressive bite, are selected to complement the friction material and intended use, ensuring a perfect match for your driving style and vehicle's performance level. Our kits include necessary components such as the throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and pilot bushing made from durable steel, ensuring a complete solution for your clutch replacement needs.
South Bend Clutch prides itself on being a leader in the clutch market, not just through our products but also via our extensive network of dealers. Finding a South Bend Clutch dealer near you is straightforward, ensuring that you have access to our products and expert advice no matter where you are. This accessibility, combined with our reputation for quality and performance, makes South Bend Clutch a preferred choice among vehicle owners and enthusiasts looking for clutch solutions that deliver on the promise of enhanced vehicle performance and reliability.
Our commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction is evident in every clutch kit we produce. Whether you're driving a classic Volkswagen Beetle, a Karmann Ghia, or a Transporter, our clutch kits are designed to provide a significant upgrade over OEM parts, ensuring your vehicle performs at its best. With South Bend Clutch, you're not just buying a clutch kit; you're investing in a product that has been developed with decades of expertise and a deep understanding of what drivers need for both everyday reliability and peak performance scenarios.
Choosing the right clutch for your vehicle is crucial, and with South Bend Clutch, you can be confident in finding a product that perfectly matches your vehicle's requirements and your driving preferences. Our extensive range of clutch kits, complemented by our dedication to quality and innovation, ensures that when it comes to enhancing your vehicle's performance, South Bend Clutch is the name to trust.
Organic Friction Material
Organic clutch material is a top choice for drivers seeking smooth, reliable performance for everyday use. Made from a blend of woven organic fibers and resin compounds, it offers excellent friction stability, making it ideal for street driving where comfort and longevity are priorities. Its consistent engagement and reduced noise make it particularly suited for daily drivers, light towing, and moderate performance applications where clutch feel matters.
Designed to handle moderate torque loads, organic clutch discs excel in standard driving conditions but may wear faster under extreme stress compared to performance-based materials. However, they remain a cost-effective and dependable option for drivers who prioritize comfort and balanced performance over extreme power handling.
Organic clutch material is a top choice for drivers seeking smooth, reliable performance for everyday use. Made from a blend of woven organic fibers and resin compounds, it offers excellent friction stability, making it ideal for street driving where comfort and longevity are priorities. Its consistent engagement and reduced noise make it particularly suited for daily drivers, light towing, and moderate performance applications where clutch feel matters.
Designed to handle moderate torque loads, organic clutch discs excel in standard driving conditions but may wear faster under extreme stress compared to performance-based materials. However, they remain a cost-effective and dependable option for drivers who prioritize comfort and balanced performance over extreme power handling.
Sprung Hub Style
The sprung hub clutch is a versatile design focused on balancing performance with drivability. It features a series of dampening springs integrated into the hub, which help absorb vibrations and reduce shock during clutch engagement. This design is ideal for daily drivers, street performance vehicles, and light towing, where smooth gear changes and reduced drivetrain stress are essential.
By minimizing shock transfer, the sprung hub clutch prolongs the life of other drivetrain components, making it a reliable option for vehicles needing both comfort and moderate power handling. While slightly less direct in power transfer than a solid hub, it offers a superior driving experience for most street and light performance applications.
The sprung hub clutch is a versatile design focused on balancing performance with drivability. It features a series of dampening springs integrated into the hub, which help absorb vibrations and reduce shock during clutch engagement. This design is ideal for daily drivers, street performance vehicles, and light towing, where smooth gear changes and reduced drivetrain stress are essential.
By minimizing shock transfer, the sprung hub clutch prolongs the life of other drivetrain components, making it a reliable option for vehicles needing both comfort and moderate power handling. While slightly less direct in power transfer than a solid hub, it offers a superior driving experience for most street and light performance applications.
Full Face Disc Style
The full face clutch disc is designed for smooth engagement, even wear, and maximum surface contact with the pressure plate and flywheel. Covering the entire friction surface, this design provides excellent power transfer, making it ideal for daily drivers, light towing, and vehicles where comfort and longevity are top priorities. The increased surface area allows for better heat distribution, reducing the risk of premature wear.
Full face discs excel in standard and moderate performance applications, offering a balanced blend of drivability and durability. However, they may lack the aggressive grip required for extreme power handling compared to paddle-style discs, making them better suited for stock to lightly modified vehicles.
The full face clutch disc is designed for smooth engagement, even wear, and maximum surface contact with the pressure plate and flywheel. Covering the entire friction surface, this design provides excellent power transfer, making it ideal for daily drivers, light towing, and vehicles where comfort and longevity are top priorities. The increased surface area allows for better heat distribution, reducing the risk of premature wear.
Full face discs excel in standard and moderate performance applications, offering a balanced blend of drivability and durability. However, they may lack the aggressive grip required for extreme power handling compared to paddle-style discs, making them better suited for stock to lightly modified vehicles.
Single Disc
A single disc clutch is the most common and straightforward clutch design, featuring one friction disc to transfer power from the engine to the transmission. Known for its simplicity and reliability, it is ideal for standard vehicles, daily drivers, and light performance applications. Single disc clutches provide smooth engagement, making them perfect for casual driving and moderate power outputs.
While single disc clutches offer excellent drivability and cost-effectiveness, they have limited torque capacity compared to multi-disc setups. This design is best suited for vehicles with moderate horsepower levels where comfort, longevity, and ease of use are the primary concerns.
A single disc clutch is the most common and straightforward clutch design, featuring one friction disc to transfer power from the engine to the transmission. Known for its simplicity and reliability, it is ideal for standard vehicles, daily drivers, and light performance applications. Single disc clutches provide smooth engagement, making them perfect for casual driving and moderate power outputs.
While single disc clutches offer excellent drivability and cost-effectiveness, they have limited torque capacity compared to multi-disc setups. This design is best suited for vehicles with moderate horsepower levels where comfort, longevity, and ease of use are the primary concerns.
Stage 1 Clutch
A Stage 1 clutch is designed for drivers seeking a slight performance upgrade over a stock clutch while maintaining smooth engagement and drivability. Ideal for daily drivers and mild performance enhancements, it offers increased clamping force and better heat resistance compared to factory clutches. This makes it suitable for vehicles with minor bolt-on modifications, such as intake or exhaust upgrades.
While Stage 1 clutches provide improved durability and power handling, they maintain a comfortable pedal feel and minimal noise, making them a perfect choice for street driving with light towing or occasional spirited driving. They balance performance with everyday usability.
A Stage 1 clutch is designed for drivers seeking a slight performance upgrade over a stock clutch while maintaining smooth engagement and drivability. Ideal for daily drivers and mild performance enhancements, it offers increased clamping force and better heat resistance compared to factory clutches. This makes it suitable for vehicles with minor bolt-on modifications, such as intake or exhaust upgrades.
While Stage 1 clutches provide improved durability and power handling, they maintain a comfortable pedal feel and minimal noise, making them a perfect choice for street driving with light towing or occasional spirited driving. They balance performance with everyday usability.
Warranty Coverage
South Bend Clutch, Inc. warrants that our clutches are free from defects in workmanship and material under normal use and service. Our warranty provides coverage for 12 months or 12,000 miles (whichever comes first) from the date of installation.
The obligation of South Bend Clutch, Inc. under this warranty is limited to repair, replacement, or credit at our discretion for any product found to be defective. We will not be liable for losses, damages, or injury to persons or property resulting from misuse or improper installation of any part subject to this warranty.
*** WE DO NOT COVER LABOR, NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE ***
Warranty Registration
To activate your warranty coverage, you must register your clutch through our online Warranty Hub within 30 days of purchase.
What You'll Need to Register:
- Proof of purchase (receipt or invoice showing purchase date and price paid)
- Vehicle information (year, make, model, VIN)
- Current odometer reading at time of installation
- Installer information (shop name, address, phone number)
- Part number of your South Bend Clutch product
Click here to Register Your Warranty
After registration, you'll receive a confirmation email with your warranty certificate number. You can check your warranty status anytime at warranty.southbendclutch.com/lookup.
Filing a Warranty Claim
If you experience an issue with your clutch during the warranty period, you can submit a claim through our Warranty Hub.
Claim Submission Requirements:
- Your warranty certificate number or the email used during registration
- Current odometer reading
- Description of the issue you're experiencing
- Photos of the affected parts (pressure plate, disc, flywheel)
- Photos showing the condition of related components
Our warranty team will review your claim and may request additional information or photos. South Bend Clutch, Inc. reserves the right to examine all parts returned for warranty claims to determine whether the failure was due to a defect in material or workmanship.
Warranty Conditions
The Limited Warranty will NOT be valid under the following conditions:
- The product is NOT registered within thirty (30) days of purchase
- The product was purchased below our MAP price (see Pricing Policy below)
- The clutch was not installed by a certified or professional mechanic
- The flywheel was not replaced with new or properly resurfaced to specification
- The clutch has been altered, improperly installed, or damaged by accident, negligence, or misuse
- The transmission has failed or shows excessive wear
- The product is used for high performance and/or racing purposes for which it was not originally engineered
WARRANTY IS NON-TRANSFERABLE – Coverage applies only to the original purchaser and vehicle.
Pricing Policy
We encourage you to shop around when buying our parts, but we do not allow discounts or price matching below our MAP prices (3% below our published retail price).
Important: Purchases made below MAP price are not eligible for warranty coverage. Your proof of purchase must show a qualifying purchase price.
Return Policy
No returned product for warranty, repair, or replacement will be accepted without a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.
To Obtain an RMA:
- If you purchased from an authorized dealer, contact them first to initiate the return process
- If you purchased directly from South Bend Clutch, call our warranty department at 1-800-988-4345
Once your claim is approved, you will receive an RMA number with shipping instructions for returning the defective parts.
Questions?
For warranty inquiries, contact our warranty department at warranty@southbendclutch.com or call 1-800-988-4345.
| Vehicle | Fuel Type | Manual Prevalence | Drivetrain | Transmission Type Used | OEM Flywheel Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 Volkswagen Beetle 1.2L | Gas | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1956 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 1.2L | Gas | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1954 Volkswagen Transporter 1.2L | Gas | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1966 Volkswagen Beetle 1.3L | Gas | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1966 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 1.3L | Gas | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
PRODUCT FAQs
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Is the shipping free?
Yes. Worldwide shipping is already included in the price. We use DHL express with 3 days delivery time.
When will I receive my item?
When we have received your order, you will automatically receive an e-mail confirming your order. Orders made before 2 PM (CET) will be picked, packed and shipped the same day. Delivery time is usually 2-4 working days with DHL Express.
Can I change or return my item?
If you want to change a product into another model, strap color etc., please contact us so we are able to reserve the new item in our stock immediately. You are always entitled to an exchange or refund within 30 days after you have received your package, as long as the item has not been used.
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