VW Beetle Doghouse Fan Shroud, Black, No Heater Ducts — EMPI 00-8672-7, 36HP Style | Type 1 Upright 1971–1979, Ghia, Thing & Buggy
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EMPI Doghouse Fan Shroud — Black, No Heater Ducts (00-8672-7)
EMPI 00-8672-7 is a new black doghouse fan shroud with no heater duct outlets for VW Type 1 upright engines running the late doghouse oil cooler: 1971–1979 Beetle and Super Beetle, 1971–1974 Karmann Ghia, 1973–1974 Thing, the 1971 Bus with the Type 1 engine, and doghouse-cooled buggies. Nine internal baffles direct air across all four cylinders. Sold each.
Part numbers: EMPI 00-8672-7 / 00-8672-0 (boxed version) / short number 8672 · UPC 707924331691
Fitment
| Years | Vehicle | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1971–1979 | VW Beetle and Super Beetle | Type 1 upright, doghouse cooler from the factory |
| 1971–1974 | VW Karmann Ghia | Doghouse from the factory |
| 1973–1974 | VW Thing | Doghouse from the factory |
| 1971 | VW Bus (Type 2) | Upright Type 1 engine only |
| — | Dune buggy / Baja Bug / sand rail | Type 1 upright with doghouse cooler; dealers list 1300cc through 2000cc+ (spacers may be needed on wide-cylinder builds) |
| Pre-1971 | VW Type 1 upright engines (conversion) | Only when converted to the doghouse oil cooler, adapter, fan and tin |
| 1972–1979 | Not confirmed: VW Bus with Type 4 engine | Not a confirmed fit |
| — | Not confirmed: Type 3 pancake engines and Vanagon | Not a confirmed fit |
Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part number | EMPI 00-8672-7 (boxed version: 00-8672-0) |
| Style | Doghouse (late oil cooler), 36HP-style upright shroud |
| Heater outlets | None |
| Finish | Black paint |
| Internal baffles | 9 air-directional baffles (EMPI) |
| Fan required | Doghouse-width cooling fan (e.g. EMPI 98-2004-B, 36.9mm) |
| Sold as | Each |
| UPC | 707924331691 |
| Country of origin | Taiwan |
| Shipping weight | 11 lb |
| Package dimensions | 22 x 14.5 x 6.5 in |
Why it matters
An original German doghouse shroud that hasn't been crushed, rusted through at the seams or hacked for a heater delete is getting hard to find, and a cracked shroud with missing flaps is a quick way to cook the number 3 cylinder. The doghouse design moves the oil cooler out of the main air stream into its own ducted housing, so the cooler doesn't preheat the air going to cylinder 3, and EMPI's nine baffles steer air evenly to both cylinder banks.
With no heater outlets, it is a clean shroud for heater-delete, buggy and off-road builds with no capped stubs. It takes the late doghouse cooler, the wider doghouse fan and the doghouse tin with the throttle-tube hole.
Installation notes
- Transfer or replace the thermostat flaps and linkage only if your build uses them. Many buggies run without, but a street car should keep them.
- Trial-fit the shroud with the fan, alternator or generator stand and doghouse cooler before final assembly. Some trimming or adjusting is normal for an aftermarket shroud.
- Seal every gap between the shroud and the cylinder tins; use spacers (EMPI 16-9511-0) on wide-cylinder engines where needed.
- Center the fan in the housing and check that it spins freely before you tighten the pulley nut.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the EMPI 00-8672-7 doghouse shroud fit a 1974 VW Beetle?
Yes. 1971–1979 Type 1 upright engines came from the factory with the doghouse oil cooler this shroud is built around. Because it has no heater outlets, you give up cabin heat unless you add your own ducting.
Will a doghouse shroud fit my 1968 Beetle with the original oil cooler?
Not as-is. Pre-1971 engines use the smaller cooler inside the shroud. To run a doghouse shroud you also need a doghouse oil cooler with its adapter, the wider doghouse fan and the matching tin.
What does 'no heater ducts' mean on a VW fan shroud?
There are no outlets on the sides of the shroud for the heater hoses. It is built for buggies, sand rails, Baja Bugs and race engines where the heat exchangers or cabin heat are deleted.
Which cooling fan do I need with a doghouse shroud?
A doghouse-width fan, such as EMPI 98-2004-B (36.9mm). An early narrow fan will not fill the housing correctly.
What is the difference between EMPI 00-8672-7 and 00-8672-0?
It is the same black, no-duct doghouse shroud. EMPI catalogs 00-8672-0 as the boxed version and 00-8672-7 as a separate package (different carton size and price).
Will it fit a big-bore engine?
Dealers note that on 1600cc-and-larger engines with wider cylinders, shroud spacers (EMPI 16-9511-0) may be needed to close the gaps to the cylinder tins. Plan to trial-fit, since some trimming or adjusting is normal for an aftermarket shroud.
Related parts
- EMPI 36.9mm doghouse cooling fan (98-2004-B)
- EMPI fan shroud spacer kit (16-9511-0)
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