{"product_id":"camshaft-bearing-set-standard-single-thrust-vw-type-1-111198541-jp-8113-0","title":"Camshaft Bearing Set, Standard, Single Thrust | VW Type 1 1300–1600cc Beetle, Ghia, Type 3 \u0026 Thing | OE 111 198 541 (JP-8113-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCamshaft Bearing Set, Standard Size, Single Thrust — VW Type 1 1300–1600cc (JP-8113-0)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e JP Group JP-8113-0 is a standard-size, single-thrust camshaft bearing set for the air-cooled VW Type 1 1300–1600cc engine, VW OE 111 198 541. EMPI lists the 1960–1974 Karmann Ghia, 1966–1973 Type 3 Fastback and Squareback, and 1973–1974 Thing. JP Group reference 8111250412. Sold as a set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e JP-8113-0 · OE 111 198 541 · JP 8111250412 · UPC 707924524482\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVehicle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1960–1974\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Karmann Ghia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle thrust (EMPI)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1966–1973\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Type 3 Fastback \/ Squareback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle thrust (EMPI)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1973–1974\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Thing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePer EMPI (list truncated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1961–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Beetle \/ Super Beetle, Bus to 1971, Type 1 1300–1600\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSame single-thrust cam bearing (111 198 541)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLine-bored case\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDoes not fit — needs oversize cam bearings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCase built for double-thrust bearings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse a double-thrust set instead\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1972–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBus Type 4 engine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDoes not fit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle-thrust bearings were original on most Type 1 cases. Many rebuilders use double-thrust sets on later cases. Look at your old bearings: a single thrust flange on one side means this set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group (EMPI)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP-8113-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW OE number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e111 198 541\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8111250412\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e707924524482\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle thrust\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold as\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSet (one engine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 0.2 lb (estimate, not yet measured)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eCamshaft bearing shells for one engine\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCamshaft or cam gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMain or rod bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembly lube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cam on a Type 1 runs directly in these bearing shells in the case, and the thrust flange controls cam end play. Worn cam bearings drop oil pressure to the lifters and rockers, and too much end play upsets cam timing and gear mesh.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCam bearings are a replace-every-rebuild item. JP Group is a Danish parts supplier that packs engine internals from the big German makers (MAHLE, KS \/ Kolbenschmidt) for classic VW engines, sold in the US through EMPI. Washburn's Metal in Orange, CA lists each one with its VW OE number and JP reference so you can match it to your engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the case saddles and oil passages before fitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine up the bearing oil holes with the case oil feed holes and seat the locating tangs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck cam end play at the thrust bearing after fitting the cam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse assembly lube on the bearing faces and on the cam lobes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my 1971 Super Beetle 1600?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, if the case uses standard single-thrust cam bearings (111 198 541).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle or double thrust?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSingle thrust. Look at the old bearings or the case to confirm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as VW 111 198 541?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. EMPI lists JP-8113-0 as OE 111 198 541.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit a line-bored case?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Line-bored cases need oversize bearings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit a Type 4 Bus engine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a full set?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the bearings for one engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it new?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, new JP Group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engine\"\u003eEngine Parts \u0026amp; Performance\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mahle\"\u003eMAHLE Engine Bearings\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-karmann-ghia\"\u003eVW Karmann Ghia Parts\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-type-3\"\u003eVW Type 3 Parts\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle Parts\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll VW Air-Cooled Parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wm-legal\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003eVolkswagen® and model names are trademarks of Volkswagen AG. 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