The countersunk cylinder head screws mentioned here were galvanized at the time, but to give them a bit more sparkle, they were polished. Volkswagen withdrew the polished versions from its range in the 1980s and replaced them with standard galvanized ball-head screws, also changing the part number.
Polished galvanized steel is still possible in practice, but is no longer used for screws; polished stainless steel is a much better alternative. Polished stainless steel is a much better alternative. The appearance is identical, but it can never rust again.
These cylindrical screws are identical in size and design to the original according to factory specifications and have been used on various VW models for a variety of applications. The list below includes all the applications for which these screws were fitted at the factory, and not the applications that Volkswagen subsequently gave them and which therefore do not correspond to the factory specification. The number of screws you'll need if you replace them all for this application is also shown.
Beetle
- door handle surround from 8.1966, 2 pieces
- window cranks from 8.1967, sedan 2 pcs, convertible, 4 pieces
- convertible rear side window guide from 8.1964, 2 pieces
- automatic seatbelt retractor from 1971 (VIN 112 2360 221 ), 2 pieces
- convertible hood latch from 8.1967, 4 pieces
Karmann Ghia
- window cranks from 8.1967, 2 pcs
- window guide between door and upper side window sedan, 2 pieces
- convertible hood latch from 968 (VIN 149 431 008 ), 4 pieces
Split Bus
- door handle surround from 8.1966, 2 pieces
Type 3
- door handle surround from 8.1966, 2 pieces
Bay Window Bus
- air duct in passenger compartment, 8 parts
- tailgate corner side guide up to 1971 (VIN 211 2168 836 ), 8 pieces
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