{"title":"T3 Tailgate","description":"\u003cp\u003eTailgate for the VW T3 Bus (1979–1992). Original OEM quality and quality aftermarket. Not sure which part fits? Send us a message.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bbt-0723-095","title":"VW T1 | Seal rear boot lid lock cylinder | 361 827 527","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.3em; font-weight: bold; color: #2d6a35; border-bottom: 2px solid #2d6a35; padding-bottom: 8px; margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003eVW T1 | Seal ring tailgate lock cylinder | 361 827 527\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95em; margin: 0 0 20px 0; color: #333;\"\u003eThis seal ring ensures your tailgate closes properly without drafts or water leaks. The small rubber element in the lock cylinder wears out over years, causing the closure to become looser. With original part number 361 827 527, you are assured of the correct fit for your T1 or Type 3. Combine this part with a new latch or lock mechanism for a fully renovated tailgate assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f9f9f6; border-left: 4px solid #2d6a35; border-radius: 4px; padding: 14px 18px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; color: #2d6a35; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 4px 0; font-size: 0.88em; color: #333;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #2d6a35; margin-right: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eOriginal OEM part (361 827 527)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 4px 0; font-size: 0.88em; color: #333;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #2d6a35; margin-right: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eSuitable for T1 Bus (08\/1963–07\/1966)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 4px 0; font-size: 0.88em; color: #333;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #2d6a35; margin-right: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eAlso compatible with Type 3 Squareback and T3 Bus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 4px 0; font-size: 0.88em; color: #333;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #2d6a35; margin-right: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003ePrevents water and dust ingress at the tailgate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e0d8; border-radius: 4px; padding: 14px 18px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; color: #555; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.88em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 0; color: #777; width: 45%;\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 0; color: #1a1a1a; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eVW T1 Bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 0; color: #777;\"\u003eYear of manufacture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 0; color: #1a1a1a; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eBus 08\/63-07\/66, Type 3 Squareback, Bus 04\/79-08\/83\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 0; color: #777;\"\u003eOEM comparison number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 0; color: #1a1a1a; font-weight: 500;\"\u003e361 827 527\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 0; color: #777;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"height: 24px; width: auto; vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 8px;\" title=\"BBT\" alt=\"BBT\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/4678\/6124\/files\/BBT-original_800x800.png?v=1776367101\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.8em; color: #777; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003eBBT\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BBT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57293088227660,"sku":"0723-095","price":2.23,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/4678\/6124\/files\/0723-095.jpg?v=1777570160"},{"product_id":"bbt-0438-295","title":"VW T3 Gas spring tailgate | 251 829 331A","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.3em; font-weight: bold; color: #2d6a35; border-bottom: 2px solid #2d6a35; padding-bottom: 8px; margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003eVW T3 Tailgate Gas Strut | 251 829 331A\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.95em;margin:0 0 20px 0;color:#333;\"\u003eThe gas strut of your T3 tailgate eventually wears out and no longer stays open by itself, which is quite annoying when loading and unloading. This original gas strut 251 829 331A provides the necessary support again, so the tailgate opens easily and stays open. Installation is simple: replace two bolts and you're done. Combine this with new hinge pins if you're already working on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f9f9f6; border-left: 4px solid #2d6a35; border-radius: 4px; padding: 14px 18px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; color: #2d6a35; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 4px 0; font-size: 0.88em; color: #333;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #2d6a35; margin-right: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eForce: 800N for optimal lifting action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 4px 0; font-size: 0.88em; color: #333;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #2d6a35; margin-right: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eOEM number 251 829 331A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 4px 0; font-size: 0.88em; color: #333;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #2d6a35; margin-right: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eSuitable for T3 Bus model years 1979 to 1992\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e0d8; border-radius: 4px; padding: 14px 18px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; color: #555; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.88em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 0; color: #777;\"\u003eYear of construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 0; color: #1a1a1a; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eBus 05\/79-07\/92\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 0; color: #777;\"\u003eOEM comparison number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 0; color: #1a1a1a; font-weight: 500;\"\u003e251 829 331A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BBT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57293162512716,"sku":"0438-295","price":9.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/4678\/6124\/files\/0438-295.jpg?v=1777570462"},{"product_id":"bbt-0723-110","title":"VW T3 Seal Lock Cylinder Tailgate | 251 829 233","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.3em; font-weight: bold; color: #2d6a35; border-bottom: 2px solid #2d6a35; padding-bottom: 8px; margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003eVW T3 Seal for tailgate lock cylinder | 251 829 233\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.95em;margin:0 0 20px 0;color:#333;\"\u003eThe seal for the lock cylinder in your T3 tailgate ensures that water and dirt cannot penetrate the lock. After years, this rubber ring can harden and crack, causing your tailgate to leak or close with difficulty. This replacement part (251 829 233) sits in the cylinder of the push-lock mechanism and is quickly replaced. Combine this with a new latch or door lock if you're already working on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f9f9f6; border-left: 4px solid #2d6a35; border-radius: 4px; padding: 14px 18px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; color: #2d6a35; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 4px 0; font-size: 0.88em; color: #333;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #2d6a35; margin-right: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eSuitable for T3 Bus 08\/83-07\/92\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 4px 0; font-size: 0.88em; color: #333;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #2d6a35; margin-right: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eOEM equivalent: 251 829 233\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 4px 0; font-size: 0.88em; color: #333;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #2d6a35; margin-right: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eUniversal fit for tailgate lock cylinder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e0d8; border-radius: 4px; padding: 14px 18px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; color: #555; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.88em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 0; color: #777;\"\u003eYear of manufacture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 0; color: #1a1a1a; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eBus 08\/83-07\/92\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 0; color: #777;\"\u003eOEM comparison number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 0; color: #1a1a1a; font-weight: 500;\"\u003e251 829 233\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 0; color: #777;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/4678\/6124\/files\/BBT-original_800x800.png?v=1776367101\" alt=\"BBT\" title=\"BBT\" style=\"height: 24px; width: auto; vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.8em; color: #777; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003eBBT\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BBT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57294034010444,"sku":"0723-110","price":2.63,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/4678\/6124\/files\/0723-110.jpg?v=1777567078"},{"product_id":"bbt-0438-296","title":"Rubber for gas spring tailgate | N 902 282 01","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.3em;font-weight:700;color:#2d6a35;border-bottom:2px solid #2d6a35;padding-bottom:8px;margin:0 0 16px 0;\"\u003eRubber for tailgate gas spring | N 902 282 01\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.95em;margin:0 0 20px 0;color:#333;\"\u003eThis rubber seal sits between the gas spring pump and the tailgate and prevents dirt and moisture from entering the mechanism. On your T3, this part wears out over the years, leading to leakage and a weaker gas spring. The replacement part N 902 282 01 is easy to replace and will restore the desired stiffness to your tailgate. Combine this with a new gas spring for the complete solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f9f9f6;border-left:4px solid #2d6a35;border-radius:4px;padding:14px 18px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:0.75em;font-weight:700;color:#2d6a35;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.06em;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:0.88em;color:#333;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2d6a35;margin-right:8px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eOEM part number N 902 282 01\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:0.88em;color:#333;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2d6a35;margin-right:8px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eSuitable for Bus 05\/79–07\/92\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:0.88em;color:#333;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2d6a35;margin-right:8px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e2 pieces per gas pump required (so 4 per vehicle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:4px 0;font-size:0.88em;color:#333;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2d6a35;margin-right:8px;font-weight:bold;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eRubber buffer for damping and noise reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff;border:1px solid #e0e0d8;border-radius:4px;padding:14px 18px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:0.75em;font-weight:700;color:#555;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.06em;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0.88em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;color:#777;\"\u003eYear of manufacture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;color:#1a1a1a;font-weight:500;\"\u003eBus 05\/79-07\/92\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;color:#777;\"\u003eOEM comparison number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;color:#1a1a1a;font-weight:500;\"\u003eN 902 282 01\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BBT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57294125924684,"sku":"0438-296","price":0.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/4678\/6124\/files\/0438-296.jpg?v=1777567558"}],"url":"https:\/\/vintagedub.com\/collections\/t3-achterklep.oembed","provider":"VintageDub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}