As the world doesn’t stop turning, even when gas prices tripled in Europe, BBT keeps on bringing more quality parts for your Classic Volkswagen.

Welcome to our weekly NEWS edition.

Five years ago we started research and development of our private brake disc & drum line.
We’re very proud we can show today the first results.

As most reproduction brake drums do come from China we chose very consciously for a different factory with generations of experience and especially with their own foundry.

We found that manufacturer in Brazil certificated under ISO9001 and IATF16949!
Believe us when we say we talked with many different factories!

Developed through reverse engineering from absolute NOS samples.
Proudly fabricated to exact BBT details & measurements.

More models are in the pipeline.
The BBT brake disc and drum family is here to grow.

1283-120 Front brake drum – Beetle 1951-09/57 BBT

1287-02 Front brake drum – Bus 03/55-07/62 BBT

1287-01 Front brake drum – Bus 08/62-07/67 BBT

1270-001 Disc brake – Beetle/KG 08/66-, Type3 08/65-07/71 BBT

1275-005 Disc Brake – Bus 08/72-07/79 BBT

After we recalled these bay window tailgate springs because of a wrong design we’re happy to announce we did receive the updated and now correct version of these part from the factory!

Re-engineered with a perfect fit these brand new springs will keep your tail gate open without any restriction!

Our tail gate springs do come by the pair with the rubber buffers included.
Rubber buffers are really important to prevent annoying rattling.

0157-320 Torsionsprings tailgate (pair) – Bus 08/63-07/79 SWT

Rubber tail gate spring buffers on their own can be found HERE

BBT News team wish a beautiful weekend, with lots of love, peace and understanding!

Our first thoughts today go out to all of our customers, friends and suppliers in the United Kingdom.
The Queen is no longer, another certainty in life that left us.

She gave her life as an example for many, her influence was not only for the UK, but worldwide.
She was a Queen simply for all of us, she was The Queen.
The world will never be the same. Values are fading…

Our sincere condolences to family, friends and everybody who loved her, how could you not?

On this humble sad Friday we bring you our weekly product update.

Sometimes when you think you have all important parts covered we come to logical parts that are simply missing in our program, here’s a prime example.
These bumper over-rider brackets been used on the small style “export” bumpers.

For USA safety rules VW had to come up with a certain height of the bumper and so over-riders were born.
Mandatory in the USA, cool looks made it a popular option worldwide.
Over-riders brought extra tension to the bumper so had to have their own proper bracket.

We do stock these extra bumper brackets now for front and rear.
Left and right is always the same.

0014-125 Bumperbracket upper front (Export) USA – Beetle -07/67, 1200 -07/73
0015-125 Bumperbracket upper rear (Export) USA – Beetle -07/67, 1200 -07/73

The rubber grommet where these bumper bracket tubes go through the body can be found HERE

Now prices and availability of new engine cases gets to never seen levels rebuilding gains popularity.
In order to rescue more worn out cases we decided to stock oversize lifters.

Too much play in your lifter channel drops your oil pressure.
With our oversize lifters you can bring the lateral play of your lifters back to factory tolerances.

Sold each, but we do strongly recommend always to use same size lifters in your engine

1632-015 Lifter oversize 0.15 – Type1 (1pc)
1632-030 Lifter oversize 0.30 – Type1 (1pc)
1632-050 Lifter oversize 0.50 – Type1 (1pc)

Our complete lifter family can be found HERE

Another product development we started a couple of years ago, and looked simpler as it was.
This OEL cap is frequently nicknamed 730 depending how you read it.

This cap is used on all Bay Window Bus Type 4 engines.
German build Beetle Fuel injection engines (AJ engine code).
Type 411/412 & Porsche 914/4.

1848-400 Oil filler cap with seal Type4

`Our complete assortment oil filler caps can be found HERE

Engine mounts, we’ve talked about it a lot lately and we’re not finished yet..
We’re sure by now you’re aware of the importance of good quality engine mounts and this is no difference – specifically designed for the type 25 Diesel version.

Make sure to inspect these from time to time as when they’re knackered they can cause a rather noisy and annoying (rattling) sound..
Always inspect your engine mounts prior to fitting them, they should have no rubber on the contacts where it gets secured/tightened.

Any rubber in these contact points can cause it to loosen with all sorts of problems as a result.
Available off the shelf here at BBT

1488-600 Engine mount – Bus D 07/82- TD 08/84-

This gasket seals either end of the tube connecting the muffler to the EGR filter designed for the Beetle AJ (injection) 08/74-, sold by piece – you will need 2.

1090-1 EGR filter gasket – Beetle USA 08/74-

And finally the mounting sets for the seals on the top frame of a convertible, you will need these when you’re restoring your cabrio.

These sets change slightly over the years of production.. not to worry BBT has got you covered and you can find all years in the newly organised category on the
webshop .. Exterior – Convertible sun- & sliding roof parts – Latches, cables & hardware  Or just click the link

Available off the shelf here at BBT.

7160 Assembly set sealsframe – Beetle 50-07/64
7161 Mounting set seals frame – Beetle 08/64-07/71
7162 Mounting set for the seals on the top frame – Beetle 08/71-07/72
7163 Mounting set seals frame – Beetle 1303

If you can’t find what you’re looking for or need a particular part you can call us on +32 (0)3 633 22 22 or email info@BBT4VW.com

Honor and respect for The Queen,
BBT News team wish you a good weekend.

September 1st, is a crucial date when you’re a Belgian youngster as school restarts after a 2 month long summer recess.
Study is very important, after 35 years of BBT and over 250 years combined years of Volkswagen parts experience we still  learn every day.

Too many cool stuff to know, too many nice parts to handle.
Every week we try to share what we learned and turned into new products for you.
This week is no other, welcome to the BBT news.

Thing lovers beware!

Thing, Kubel, Trekker and many other for as many countries nicknamed the Volkswagen Type 181.
Initially made as a light army vehicle in Germany turned into a production of a 100% leisure vehicle in Mexico.

Distributed all over the world, one country more than  another, we find Things in the most unexpected places, the demand for parts along.
Of course many mechanical parts are shared with other Volkswagen derivates but body wise most parts are unique.

We started up production of several 181 parts and like to present some fresh harvest.
Front windshield for a 181 or THING is the same than a Volkswagen ILTIS and we make a longer time already HERE

After too much demand for an affordable front window seal along we searched for solutions.
After a long time of searching we finally could tool up from an absolute NOS sample and make these rubbers available now.

Same time we made the rubbers between the front window frame and the body used also between the front window frame and the roof.
We deliver these rubbers in a correct length of 1450mm.

More rubber parts for your beloved Type 181 are expected to dock soon, stay tuned.

7300-000 Seal front window – Type181, Iltis

7300-100 Seal between windshieldframe and body/roof – Type 181

Bend, misformed, dirty or simply missing, many bay windows need new bows when installing a headliner.
Our new 9 bow set including end caps will finish your headliner job perfectly.

Other headliner bow kits and necessities can be found HERE

2926-200 Headliner bows – Bus 08/67-07/79 (9st)

We add this week also this 12Volts 40A relay.

This relay was originally introduced as the relay for the dual horns for Karmann Ghia models in 1966.
From there it was used for optional front fog lights on almost all Volkswagen models in the early seventies.

Also T25/T3/Vanagon use this relay for numerous accessories.
Besides the original applications it’s a very universal relay that can be used for numerous applications.
Accessory driving or fog lights, horns, pumps or ventilators will happily switch with this relay.

BBT has several different high beam and flasher relay. You can find them HERE

0681-405  Relay 12V 40A

Do you tow yet?
Vintage trailers are hyper cool behind our beloved Volkswagens.

We now offer  this cool and very strong tow hitch with removable ball.
The ball is one piece forged with a tube that connects with two bolts to its frame below the car.

This keeps the looks of a period original one piece tow hitch.
Our tow hitches  come with TUV approval and all hardware.

Serious price reduction make these affordable again.
Our other tow hitches can be found HERE

4850-100 Tow hitch – Beelte, KG (with TÜV)

The BBT News team wishes you a blessed weekend, and happy study,
We, @ BBT, will keep studying Volkswagen parts till all our fingers have grown same length.