Beetle
Karmann Ghia
Type 2 Split
Type 2 Bay
Type 25
Transporter T5
Golf Mk1
Golf Mk2
911
996
997
986 Boxster
987 Boxster
912
944
924
Morris Golden Film Engine Oil SAE30, 5 Litre
ML-001
| Beetle | 1950 - 1979 |
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| T2 Bay | 1968 - 1979 |
| Splitscreen | 1950 - 1967 |
| Karmann Ghia | 1960 - 1974 |
| Beetle Cabrio | 1950 - 1979 |
| Type 3 | 1962 - 1964 |
VW Beetle Fluids
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Morris Servol Multigrade Engine Oil 15/40w, 5 Litre
ML-005
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1950 - 1979 T2 Bay 1968 - 1979 Splitscreen 1950 - 1967 Karmann Ghia 1960 - 1974 Beetle Cabrio 1950 - 1977 Type 3 1962 - 1973 Golf Mk1 1975 - 1983 Golf Mk2 1984 - 1992 Golf Mk3 1992 - 1998 Scirocco 1974 - 1989 Corrado 1989 - 1995 -
Castrol Classic XL30 Engine Oil, 4.54 Litre
ZCA-115-002
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1950 - 1979 T2 Bay 1968 - 1979 Splitscreen 1950 - 1967 Karmann Ghia 1960 - 1974 Beetle Cabrio 1950 - 1979 Type 3 1962 - 1964 -
Castrol Classic XL30 Engine Oil 1 Litre
ZCA-115-001
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1950 - 1979 T2 Bay 1968 - 1979 Splitscreen 1950 - 1967 Karmann Ghia 1960 - 1974 Beetle Cabrio 1950 - 1979 Type 3 1962 - 1964 -
Morris Lodexol Gearbox Oil 80/90w, 1 Litre
ML-007
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1950 - 1979 T2 Bay 1968 - 1979 Splitscreen 1950 - 1967 Karmann Ghia 1960 - 1974 Beetle Cabrio 1950 - 1979 Golf Mk1 1975 - 1983 Golf Mk2 1984 - 1991 -
Morris Lodexol Gearbox Oil 80/90w, 5 Litre
ML-006
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1950 - 1979 T2 Bay 1968 - 1979 Splitscreen 1950 - 1967 Karmann Ghia 1960 - 1974 Beetle Cabrio 1950 - 1975 Type 3 1962 - 1973 Golf Mk1 1975 - 1983 Golf Mk2 1984 - 1992 Golf Mk1 Cabriolet 1979 - 1992 Golf Mk3 1992 - 1998 Caddy Mk1 1983 - 1992 Scirocco 1974 - 1989 Corrado 1989 - 1995 -
Castrol Classic EP90 Gear Oil 1 Litre
ZCA-301-001
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1950 - 1979 T2 Bay 1968 - 1979 Splitscreen 1950 - 1967 Karmann Ghia 1960 - 1974 Beetle Cabrio 1950 - 1979 Type 3 1962 - 1964 -
DOT 4 Brake Fluid 250ml
B000750M1
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1950 - 1979 T2 Bay 1968 - 1975, 1977 - 1979 Splitscreen 1950 - 1967 Karmann Ghia 1960 - 1974 Beetle Cabrio 1950 - 1977 Type 3 1962 - 1973 Golf Mk1 1975 - 1983 Golf Mk2 1984 - 1992 T4 1991 - 2003 Golf Mk3 1992 - 1998 Scirocco 1974 - 1989 Corrado 1989 - 1995 -
Castrol Classic ST90 Steering Box Gear Oil 1 Litre
ZCA-415-001
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1950 - 1979 Splitscreen 1950 - 1967 -
Concentrated Screen Wash 1 Litre
G-052-164-M2
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1950 - 1979 T2 Bay 1968 - 1979 Splitscreen 1950 - 1967 Karmann Ghia 1960 - 1974 Beetle Cabrio 1950 - 1976 Type 3 1962 - 1973 Golf Mk1 1975 - 1983 Golf Mk2 1984 - 1992 T4 1991 - 2003 Golf Mk3 1992 - 1998 Scirocco 1974 - 1989 Corrado 1989 - 1995 -
Lube for Engine Assembly
AC0000158
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1950 - 1979 T2 Bay 1968 - 1979 Splitscreen 1950 - 1967 Karmann Ghia 1960 - 1974 Beetle Cabrio 1950 - 1979 Type 3 1962 - 1973 -
Castrol Classic Multi Purpose Grease Cartridge 400gm
ZCA-000-001
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1950 - 1979 T2 Bay 1968 - 1979 Splitscreen 1950 - 1967 Karmann Ghia 1960 - 1974 Beetle Cabrio 1950 - 1974 Type 3 1962 - 1973 Golf Mk1 1975 - 1983 Golf Mk2 1984 - 1992 T4 1991 - 2003 Golf Mk1 Cabriolet 1979 - 1992 Golf Mk3 1992 - 1998 Caddy Mk1 1983 - 1992 Scirocco 1974 - 1989 Corrado 1989 - 1995 -
Cam Shield, 1 Shot Break In Oil
AC1093049
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1950 - 1958, 1960 - 1979 T2 Bay 1968 - 1979 Splitscreen 1950 - 1967 Karmann Ghia 1960 - 1974 Type 3 1962 - 1973 -
Gasket Sealant Elring Dirko HT Grey
000-043-203-73
Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1947 - 1979 T2 Bay 1968 - 1979 T25/T3 1980 - 1985 Splitscreen 1950 - 1967 Golf Mk1 1975 - 1984 Golf Mk2 1984 - 1992 356 1950 - 1965 911 1965 - 1989 986 Boxster 1997 - 2004 996 1998 - 2005
Oils and fluids for your classic VW Beetle
We here at VW Heritage take the maintenance and upkeep of our classic Volkswagen Beetles seriously, and know that keeping the oil topped up with the correct amount of classic VW Beetle oil is vital to longevity and good running of air-cooled Beetles.
Contrary to popular belief, it is not just air that keeps a classic Volkswagen Beetle engine cool, but the oil flowing around it too, and regularly changing your Beetle engine oil in is key to making it last. So to go with our comprehensive range of VW Beetle parts and classic air-cooled Beetle spares we offer a range of classic Beetle oils specifically designed for air-cooled VW Beetle engines from respected specialists such as Morris, Castrol and Quantum. Use any of these in your classic Volkswagen Beetle and it will help keep your Beetle engine in tip top shape.
We also stock VW Beetle gearbox oil, Beetle steering box oil, automatic transmission oil and steering rack lube, all carefully chosen by our in-house specialists to ensure your classic VW Beetle is kept in the best possible condition at all times.
Finally, a can of VW brake cleaner should be in every workshop to help clean parts during disassembly and we even keep stock of absorbent granules for soaking up any leaks or spills that might occur in the garage or workshop. Whatever you need, order with confidence from the leading suppliers of Volkswagen Engine parts, Air Cooled VW Engine parts, Beetle Restoration Parts, VW Body Parts, Volkswagen Exhaust Parts and VW Spare Parts UK. Heritage Parts Centre - classic VW Spare Parts specialists since 1986. Detailed Product Descriptions, Express Delivery, 365 day returns. Buy your classic Volkswagen Parts Online today!
History of the VW Beetle
A high gloss paint finish was offered, and the overall quality of the materials used were of better quality on the export model. Karmann released its 4 seater cabriolet.
Changes on the rest of the range included; new heater controls, axle changes, with torsion leaves being removed from the upper tube and added to the lower tubes, the bonnet was now opened from the inside via a Bowden style lockable cable, the decklid was no longer lockable, export models featured the two spoke “batwing” style steering wheel, and lighter colour interior fittings, the glove compartment materials were changed from metal to plastic, head gaskets were introduced, the clutch lever was reinforced, and a larger accelerator roller was fitted.
The rear decklid no longer featured a separate pressing for the license plate. Alongside the introduction of the export model, VW made a whole range of accessories available from either the factory as part of a new car, or via the dealer as aftermarket fittings. These included; chrome mirrors, handles, trims, bumpers and lamps, bud vases, luggage and cleaning products. The 1950 model Beetle was largely unchanged from the previous year, though Bosch headlamps replaced VW’s own brand versions.
In 1951, VW produced 93,709 Beetles, and of those 35,742 were exported to 29 countries. The biggest buyers outside of Germany were Belgium, Sweden, Switzerland, Holland, Finland and Brazil. Export models were distinguishable from the domestic market counterparts by the crotch cooling vents in the front quarter panels (specific to ’51 only models) as well as a chrome trimmed windscreen seal.
The rear seats did feature armrest cushions (again, a ’51 only part) but these were dropped after VW executives commented that “they gave passengers the feeling of being in a boudoir.” VW also changed the battery box lid, as the previous cardboard model had caused several fires.
One of the notable changes on the 1952 model cars was the introduction of the opening ¼ light window in the front doors, this replaced the 1951 models crotch coolers, and were adjustable to allow increases in airflow. Bumpers were now fitted with overriders, and the horn grilles were now round in shape, body coloured on standard models and chrome on exports.