How many of these plastic nuts do I need to order?

These are sold individually, and you will need two (2) Nut (Plastic) for Side Marker units for each marker lens.

Will these fit my Vanagon?

Yes, these are designed to work with Vanagons from 1980 through 1991, including models such as the Westfalia Camper, Campmobile, Carat/Hard Top Weekender, Multivan, and Passenger models.

What should I do if the nut rotates while I am inserting the screw?

Because these have a square face rather than a rectangular one, they may rotate during installation. If this happens, simply remove the tail light lens and use a pair of pliers to hold the nut in place so it does not turn while you tighten the screw.

Are these original factory parts?

These are genuine VW parts, although they differ slightly from the original ones installed on Vanagons as the face is square instead of rectangular.

Écrou en plastique pour marqueur latéral

Name: Écrou (plastique) pour marqueur latéral
SKU: N-905-353-01
Price: 2.95 USD
Availability: InStock

Écrou (plastique) pour marqueur latéral

Product:	N-905-353-01
Works With:	1980-1991
Manufacturer:	Quality Aftermarket
Availability:	Good Stock

$2.95

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Besoin d’un nouvel écrou en plastique pour votre feu de position latéral ? Ceux-ci sont vendus à l’unité, et vous en aurez besoin de deux (2) par feu de position.

REMARQUE : Deux (2) requis par feu.

Conseil d’installation : Il s’agit d’une pièce d’origine VW, mais elle n’est pas exactement identique à celle que VW a installée d’origine sur les Vanagon. La face est carrée, et non rectangulaire. Elle peut tourner lorsque vous essayez d’insérer la vis. Si cela se produit, retirez simplement le cache du feu arrière, glissez une pince à l’intérieur et maintenez-le pour l’empêcher de tourner.

5 stars: 5 (56%)
4 stars: 1 (11%)
3 stars: 0 (0%)
2 stars: 2 (22%)
1 star: 1 (11%)

These spin and spin

These replacements just spin in the holes rather than accept a screw. I tried pushing hard on the side marker but to no avail. Finally, jamming a thin screwdriver into it helped me to get most of the screw in. I’m going to remove the taillight and pull the side marker off by clamping the spinner from behind and then epoxy it to the vehicle. Hopefully, that will make it as durable as the originals. This may be the best option that you can find today, but it’s certainly not originally made for a Vanagon.

Nut (Plastic) for Side Marker

Plastic side marker nuts are nice to have in your small parts bin. Nice to have when you need it. Thanks GoWesty for stocking these must have items . Good price, Excellent quality. 5 Stars. R/Jeff

Not even close

The speed nut is meant to engage in the back of the lens housing preventing rotation during installation. Theses nuts are too small to engage. Caveat: I am using an original equipment lens. Perhaps the reproductions are sized differently? Apparently, the mismatch is a known issue with this particular product.

On another note, I am using the gasket between the body and the lens. The additional depth created makes the speed nut to lens engagement even more difficult.

I ended up buying some glue-on barrel nuts mounted on discs and 8mm machine screws. I used Very High Bond (VHB) tape to secure the flanged barrel nuts to the interior body panel aligned with the holes made to accept the speed nuts.

I have spent thousands of dollars with GoWesty as I love virtually all of their products i.e. GW fuel injection (love it!), 2.3 Liter motor (Power!!!), and so much more (And so does my Vanagon). I also welcome their expertise. But its time to go back to the drawing board on this one!

Necessary

Much better than 40 year old plastic

Fits just like the factory

fits just like the factory one

Thank goodness for these!

My sidelight started flapping around. This was a quick, easy fix and fit perfect.

Plastic nut

they work great

Spinning nut

If it was rectangular it probably would have worked better. Holding it with neddle nose pliers was hard especially after a new paint job. I did not use them. I purchased other inserts from another source.