{"product_id":"empi-h-d-clutch-throw-out-bearing-early-style-vw-type-1-2-1950-1970-32-1205-b","title":"EMPI H.D. Clutch Throw-Out Bearing — Early Style | VW Type 1 \u0026 2 1950–1970 (32-1205-B)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI Heavy-Duty Clutch Throw-Out (Release) Bearing — Early Style (32-1205-B)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you're replacing a clutch disc or pressure plate, the throw-out bearing goes in at the same time — skip it and you'll be back in the bellhousing within a season. This is the \u003cb\u003eEMPI heavy-duty throw-out (release) bearing\u003c\/b\u003e for early air-cooled VW, part \u003cb\u003e#32-1205-B\u003c\/b\u003e, with Super Clips to keep it seated on the fork.\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 1950–1970\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 2 (Bus):\u003c\/b\u003e 1950–1970\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e 1955–1970\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e This is the early-style bearing — for 1971-and-later transmissions use 32-1210-B instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose EMPI?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEMPI is a long-established name in air-cooled VW driveline parts. This heavy-duty release bearing ships with Super Clips included, so it's ready to install with your next clutch job.\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\u003eHeavy-duty build:\u003c\/b\u003e Clutch release (throw-out) bearing rated for hard use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSuper Clips included:\u003c\/b\u003e Retain the bearing on the release fork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDirect replacement:\u003c\/b\u003e Install whenever you replace the pressure plate and\/or disc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOE interchange:\u003c\/b\u003e Crosses to 111-141-165A.\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 throw-out \/ release bearing, heavy duty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/b\u003e Super Clips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOE Interchange:\u003c\/b\u003e 111-141-165A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold As:\u003c\/b\u003e Each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUPC:\u003c\/b\u003e 707924362916\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShipping Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.3 lb (estimated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI 32-1205-B\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\u003eWill this fit my 1967 Beetle?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — it's the early-style bearing for Type 1 and Type 2, 1950–1970.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat's the part number?\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI 32-1205-B (OE interchange 111-141-165A).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDo I need clips?\u003c\/b\u003e No — Super Clips are included.\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\u003eDoing a full clutch job? Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drivetrain-transmission\"\u003eDrivetrain \u0026amp; Transmission\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/transaxle-components\"\u003eTransaxle Components\u003c\/a\u003e, and our full line of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/empi\"\u003eEMPI\u003c\/a\u003e parts.\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":45064076591219,"sku":"32-1205-B","price":26.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/32-1205-B.jpg?v=1780447282","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-h-d-clutch-throw-out-bearing-early-style-vw-type-1-2-1950-1970-32-1205-b","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}