Ok, so I am learning how to tell the difference in connecting rods but I have one that stumped me. For our trophies, we use the standard 1300-1600 rod, the part number is something like 311-105-411B. They have studs on the caps and nuts to secure the two halves. The 40hp rods, which have the part number 113-105-411A, have bolts the to through on the rod side and thread into the cap. But I have found some 311-105-411A rods in a bucket that was donated. They look identical to the 311-105-411B rods but they have bolts like the 40hp. I am at a loss as to what these would fit and google has t resulted in much either.


Anyone know?!?! Are they valuable before I doom them to life on a trophy?

I hadn't thought about that. I have maybe 6 of them.

311-105-411A

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=878844 1500's?
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1446575 photos.

Doesn't work with etka or parts on command

So, I was making one of the many rounds at Circle Yer Wagens this past weekend, when we started talking to some folks. One of them said that they had seen on our forum where someone was asking about connecting rod part numbers  He explained that they were often sought out because they were identical to the 1600 rods, except they were slightly lighter, probably because of the fact they use a bolt instead of the stud. He said to the average person, they wouldn't notice the difference, but for someone wanting a set, they'd know exactly what they were. They could be highly sought after, so I'm not going to use them for trophies.