VW Super Beetle Hardware
VW Super Beetle Hardware
VW Super Beetle Manuals & Books
VW Super Beetle Manuals & Books
VW Super Beetle Specialty Tools
VW Super Beetle Specialty Tools

About Our VW Super Beetle Tools & Hardware

We offer everything you need to wrap up your VW Super Beetle project including cables, hoses, hardware, and specialty tools.

Our VW Cable selection includes VW Clutch Cables, VW Accelerator Cables, VW Speedometer Cables, VW Hand Brake (Emergency) Cables, VW Heater Cables and VW Hood Release Cables made by Gemo and PEX of Germany, Cofle of Italy and HKS of Brazil.

We carry a large selection of Volkswagen Hardware, Hoses & Clamps. Our selection includes everything from the general nuts and bolts required for VW restoration, to the specialty barrel nuts and floor pan bolts, to carburetor springs and wiper shaft nuts.We also offer a selection of commonly used VW German made hoses. We have cloth braided fuel, vacuum, breather/vent hoses as well as the blue braided brake fluid hose. We also offer clamps to make sure your hoses are securely held in place.




VW Super Beetle Cables

We offer a complete selection of VW Super Beetle Control Cables including VW Clutch Cables, Speedometer Cables, Hand Brake Cables, Accelerator Cables, Heater Cables and accessories.




VW Super Beetle Hardware

We offer a complete selection of hardware for the VW Super Beetle. Our wide array of hardware includes factory VW hardware, metric hardware, and hoses and clamps.

The factory hardware includes Volkswagen specific nuts, bolts, screws and specialty hardware. We also carry a large selection of generic metric hardware for your VW. Metric hardware can be difficult to find at your local hardware store, so we suggest purchasing it along with your other VW parts. We also offer the highest quality hoses and clamps for your air-cooled VW.




VW Super Beetle Manuals & Books

We offer a large selection of Volkswagen manuals, books and restoration videos for the VW Super Beetle. "How to Keep your Volkswagen Alive for the Complete Idiot" is a favorite among VW enthusiasts. We also carry Bentley VW Service manuals, Haynes Manuals, and Bosch Manuals.

If you are asking yourself, "Where do I begin with this VW restoration project?" Our VW Super Beetle Restoration video series is just for you. This video series is made in house at JBugs with the goal of simplifying the process of restoring your air-cooled VW.




VW Super Beetle Specialty Tools

Many VW restoration projects require specialty tools to get the job done. Whether you are doing minor repair work or a complete restoration, we have the tools you need. Our selection of VW Super Beetle Tools includes engine stands, tow bars, valve, clutch, and axle tools, specialty wrenches and sockets, and much, much more!

Before you start your next project, check out our Tech Tips link at the bottom of this page. The JBugs Technical Team has compiled helpful hints, tip, and tricks to help you restore your VW Super Beetle just like a pro.




VW Super Beetle Manuals & Books

We offer a large selection of VW hoses and clamps for your VW Super Beetle including fuel hoses, vacuum breather hoses and brake fluid hoses. We carry a complete selection of high quality hose clamps including a fuel injection clamp for use in high pressure systems. All of these hoses are European made, cloth-grade hoses that are differentiated by their inside diameter and wall thickness.

Ethanol fuel has a tendency to corrode rubber so we recommend inspecting your Volkswagen hoses often for leaks. We suggest replacing fuel hoses approximately every 12 months.





VW Super Beetle Tools and Cables Tech Tips & Resources
VW Cables & Lines Routing Diagrams

While VW Chassis changed from year to year, the placement and routing of wires and guide tubes mostly remained consistent.
Speedometer Cable Installation Video

Making sure you can monitor your speed and more importantly your mileage so you can keep your VW's engine running well. Installing a new speedometer cable is a simple job that can be done in a few minutes.
VW Clutch & Accelerator Cable Replacement Video

Replacing the accelerator cable is a fairly simple task but the clutch cable replacement is a bit more involved as the pedal assembly has to be removed. Follow along with our tech as he shows you how to replace both cables in our 1971 Resto-Custom Super Beetle Project.
VW Fuel & Vent Line Replacement Video

Whether it's because of the ethanol in today's fuel, or simple age and deterioration, the fuel filler hoses, breather & vent lines, sending unit seal, fuel lines and even the gas cap can allow the fuel vapors to escape. Follow along, take notes and keep a fire extinguisher handy!
EMPI Rolling Engine Dolly Spotlight Video

This heavy duty VW engine floor dolly features heavy gauge steel for strength and 4 industrial swivel caster wheels for stability. It can be used for 1100cc through 1600cc based Type 1, 2, and 3 motors. Follow along as we highlight EMPI's Engine Dolly, our most compact and sturdy engine dolly.
EMPI Engine Stand Spotlight Video

The professional VW engine stand features 2 long diagonal forward legs for more stability than our standard engine stand. The 4 arm engine bracket is gusseted for strength and firmly holds the engine case to the engine stand.
Dimple Die Spotlight Video

Dimple dies are used in sheet metal and off road fabrication. A dimple died piece of sheet metal is stronger and lighter than the same piece of metal with out the dimple die. Follow along with us while we explain the key points of dimple dies.