{"product_id":"empi-clutch-pilot-bearing-air-cooled-vw-type-1-2-3-ghia-thing-98-1272-b","title":"EMPI Clutch Pilot Bearing | Air-Cooled VW Type 1, 2, 3, Ghia \u0026 Thing (98-1272-B)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI Clutch Pilot Bearing (98-1272-B) | Air-Cooled VW Type 1, 2, 3, Ghia \u0026amp; Thing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003epilot bearing\u003c\/b\u003e supports the tip of the transmission input shaft in the end of the crankshaft (the gland nut). It's an inexpensive part that goes in during every clutch job — and a worn one causes noise and hard shifting, so it should never be reused. This is the genuine \u003cb\u003eEMPI pilot bearing (98-1272-B)\u003c\/b\u003e for air-cooled VW.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 1 (Beetle):\u003c\/b\u003e All years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 2 (Bus):\u003c\/b\u003e All years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 3:\u003c\/b\u003e All years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e All years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Thing:\u003c\/b\u003e All years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Fits applications using the gland-nut pilot bearing. Verify against your crankshaft\/gland-nut setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose EMPI?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pilot bearing is genuine EMPI stock. It's an inexpensive, standard-replacement part best fitted during every clutch service to prevent input-shaft noise and hard shifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNeedle-Bearing Design:\u003c\/b\u003e Clutch pilot (needle) bearing that supports the transmission input shaft in the gland nut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReplace Every Clutch Job:\u003c\/b\u003e Cheap insurance — fit a new one whenever the clutch is out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrevents Noise \u0026amp; Hard Shifting:\u003c\/b\u003e A worn pilot bearing is a common cause of driveline noise and difficult shifting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Clutch pilot bearing (needle bearing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI 98-1272-B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUPC:\u003c\/b\u003e 707924512687\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShipping Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.1 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBoxed Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 3 x 2 x 1 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDo I need to replace this with my clutch?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — it's standard practice to fit a new pilot bearing during any clutch job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat's the part number?\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI 98-1272-B.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServicing your clutch? Browse related parts: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drivetrain-transmission\"\u003eDrivetrain \u0026amp; Transmission\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/transaxle-components\"\u003eTransaxle Components\u003c\/a\u003e, and our full range for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll Air-Cooled VW\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ WARNING (California Prop 65):\u003c\/strong\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. All parts legal for use on pre-pollution controlled vehicles only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45064113291379,"sku":"98-1272-B","price":4.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/98-1272-B.jpg?v=1780448469","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-clutch-pilot-bearing-air-cooled-vw-type-1-2-3-ghia-thing-98-1272-b","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}