Air Cooled VW 1968-1979 Bus Rear Final Drive Circlip Cover 002517289A

1968-1979 Bus Rear Final Drive Circlip Cover 002517289A - OEM Number(s) (002-517-289-A)

Ensure a proper seal and secure fit with new circlip covers designed for one-time installation.

When servicing the rear final drive on your Bus, the circlip covers cannot be reused once removed. These replacement covers are factory-style parts engineered to restore the correct seal at the gearbox output flange. Sold as a pair, they provide the precision fit needed to keep your drivetrain tight and leak-free during reassembly. Stock up before starting your project so you aren’t left short.

Fits the Following Volkswagen Models:

• Bus (Bay Window) 1968–1979

Material/Finish

• Stamped steel construction with factory-style finish

Dimensions

• 45 mm diameter (1.77 in)

Features/Benefits

• Direct replacement for rear final drive circlip covers

• Sold individually, one required per side of gearbox output flange

• Designed for one-time use only—must be replaced when removed

• Helps maintain proper sealing and secure flange installation

• VW reference part number: 002517289A

Because Details Matter
A gearbox rebuild is only as good as its smallest components. Replacing worn or removed circlip covers restores the crisp, factory-correct feel of your Bus’s driveline. These simple stamped steel discs carry the tactile authenticity of original VW engineering—proof that even the smallest parts matter when preserving the heritage of an air-cooled classic.

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Also known under these part numbers: (For reference only)

• 002-517-289-A
• 002517289A
• 686420255932