{"product_id":"empi-hoover-bit-doghouse-oil-cooler-sealing-tin-part-00-3559-0-vw-air-cooled","title":"EMPI Hoover Bit Doghouse Oil Cooler Sealing Tin | VW Type 1 1971–1977 | 20ga Satin Black (00-3559-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI \"Hoover Bit\" Doghouse Oil Cooler Sealing Tin — 20ga Satin Black\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEMPI redesigned this critical piece of engine tin using \u003cb\u003eSolidWorks CAD\u003c\/b\u003e, adding a wider lip for an improved seal. Frequently overlooked and omitted during engine builds, the \u003cb\u003e\"Hoover Bit\"\u003c\/b\u003e bolts directly to the rear of the doghouse oil cooler. A missing Hoover Bit results in a less effective cooling system, leading to poor performance and engine-longevity issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle:\u003c\/b\u003e 1971–1977\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Super Beetle:\u003c\/b\u003e 1971–1979\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e 1971–1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 2 Bus:\u003c\/b\u003e 1971\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Thing:\u003c\/b\u003e 1973–1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose EMPI?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRedesigned in SolidWorks CAD with a wider sealing lip, this one-piece Hoover Bit restores proper doghouse oil-cooler sealing that stamped or missing tin leaves compromised.\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\u003eImproved Seal:\u003c\/b\u003e One-piece design with a wider lip for a better seal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDurable Construction:\u003c\/b\u003e 20-gauge sheet metal with a satin black finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDirect Bolt-On:\u003c\/b\u003e Mounts directly to the doghouse oil cooler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOE Reference:\u003c\/b\u003e 113-117-321.\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\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e 20-gauge stamped steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Satin black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDesign:\u003c\/b\u003e One-piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOE Reference #:\u003c\/b\u003e 113-117-321\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompatible Shrouds:\u003c\/b\u003e 00-8672-0, 00-8887-0, 00-8673-0, 00-8890-0, 00-8675-P, 00-8676-S, 00-8677-G\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 00-3559-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstallation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Hoover Bit must be bolted directly to the rear of the doghouse oil cooler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease note that modifications may be required when installing aftermarket engine tin.\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\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engine-tin-components\"\u003eEngine Tin Components\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/oil-cooling\"\u003eOil \u0026amp; Cooling\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll VW Air-Cooled\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information, go to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.P65Warnings.ca.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e. All parts legal for use on pre-pollution controlled vehicles only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44924038250611,"sku":"00-3559-0","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/79acc653-7b6e-47d7-bbbe-f659fcf2f4ad.jpg?v=1779483164","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-hoover-bit-doghouse-oil-cooler-sealing-tin-part-00-3559-0-vw-air-cooled","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}