VW Beetle Exhaust Port Gaskets, 1-1/2" I.D., Pack of 4 — EMPI 00-3391-0 | Beetle, Bus, Ghia & Type 3 1200–1600cc
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EMPI Exhaust Port Gaskets — 1-1/2" I.D., Pack of 4 (00-3391-0)
Short answer: EMPI 00-3391-0 is a pack of four 1-1/2 in. I.D. exhaust port gaskets for air-cooled VW 1200–1600cc upright (Type 1) engines: one per port, sealing the head to the heat exchanger or header. It fits the Beetle, Super Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Type 1-engine Bus (1950–1971), Thing and buggies. Not for 1-5/8 in. headers or Type 4 engines. Made in USA.
Part numbers: EMPI 00-3391-0 (short 3391). Single gasket: 00-3391-7. UPC 707924321531.
Vehicle Fitment
| Years | Vehicle | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1948–1979 | VW Beetle | Type 1 engine, 1-1/2 in. flange |
| 1971–1979 | VW Super Beetle | Dealer-listed, same Type 1 engine |
| 1956–1974 | VW Karmann Ghia | |
| 1950–1971 | VW Bus | Type 1 engine only (Split Bus 1950–1967; Bay Window with Type 1 engine 1968–1971) |
| 1962–1973 | VW Type 3 | Dealer-listed by two dealers |
| 1973–1974 | VW Thing | Dealer-listed, same Type 1 engine |
| 1963–1971 / 1968–1979 | Dune buggy / Baja Bug | From 08/1963 and 08/1968 |
| Not confirmed | 1972–1979 Bus with Type 4 engine | The Type 4 uses a different gasket |
| Not confirmed | 1-5/8 in. headers, 36hp engines | Use a 1-5/8 in. gasket for 1-5/8 in. headers |
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part number | EMPI 00-3391-0 (single gasket: 00-3391-7) |
| Inside diameter | 1-1/2 in. (dealer-listed) |
| Quantity | Pack of 4 |
| Engine | 1200–1600cc air-cooled VW Type 1 |
| UPC | 707924321531 |
| Country of origin | USA |
| Shipping weight | 0.1 lb |
| Package dimensions | 6 x 5 x 1 in |
What's Included
Included:
- 4 exhaust port gaskets, 1-1/2 in. I.D.
Why It Matters
A ticking exhaust at cold start, soot streaks around the head flange, and a heater that smells like exhaust all point to a blown port gasket. Never reuse the old ones: a fresh gasket keeps exhaust out of the heater and the engine bay.
Installation Notes
- Scrape the head's port face and the flange clean and flat. A step or old gasket residue is what makes a new gasket blow out.
- Check the exhaust studs. Replace any stripped or necked stud now, because it will not hold torque.
- Snug the nuts evenly in stages so the flange pulls down square, then retighten after the first heat cycle.
- Brass exhaust nuts come off far easier next time than plated steel nuts.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Will the EMPI 00-3391-0 exhaust gaskets fit my 1970 VW Beetle? Yes. They fit the exhaust ports of 1200–1600cc upright Type 1 engines with a 1-1/2 in. header or heat exchanger flange, which covers a stock 1970 Beetle.
- Do 1-1/2 in. exhaust port gaskets fit a 1-5/8 in. performance header? No. These are 1-1/2 in. I.D. For 1-5/8 in. headers use a 1-5/8 in. gasket such as EMPI 00-3632-0 (steel) or 17-2821-0 (copper).
- How many exhaust port gaskets does a VW Type 1 engine need? One pack of 4 does a complete Type 1 engine: one gasket per exhaust port.
- Paper, steel or copper exhaust gaskets? This is EMPI's standard die-cut port gasket. EMPI also makes steel (00-3631-0) and copper (17-2820-0) versions, which some builders prefer on hot-running or high-performance engines.
- Do they fit a Type 4 engine or a 1972-79 Bus? NOT CONFIRMED. Buses with the Type 4 engine (1.7-2.0L) use a different port gasket. Check before you order.
- What is the part number? EMPI 00-3391-0 (short number 3391). The single gasket is 00-3391-7. UPC 707924321531.
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Doing the exhaust? See Exhaust, the EMPI copper slip-flange gaskets (00-3388-0), All Air-Cooled VW Parts and the full EMPI Parts catalog.
Prop 65 Warning
⚠ WARNING: 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.
