{"product_id":"empi-oem-3-groove-valve-keeper-lock-aircooled-vw-each-00-4044-b","title":"EMPI OEM 3-Groove Valve Keeper \/ Lock — All Aircooled VW, Each | EMPI #00-4044-B","description":"\u003cp\u003eGenuine EMPI OEM-specification valve keepers (also called valve locks or valve stem locks) for all aircooled VW engines. These precision-made 3-groove keepers lock the valve spring retainer securely to the valve stem, preventing valve float and ensuring proper valve train operation. Sold individually — 16 are needed for a complete engine rebuild (2 per valve, 8 valves).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOEM-specification 3-groove design\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrecision formed for positive spring retainer lock\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOEM reference: 113-109-651A\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSold each — order 16 for a complete 8-valve engine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e All aircooled VW engines — Type 1 Beetle \u0026amp; Karmann Ghia, Type 2 Bus, Type 3, Thing. Covers 1200cc through 1600cc and all standard aircooled VW cylinder head configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always replace all valve keepers any time you remove cylinder heads. They're inexpensive insurance against a dropped valve.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67150066745459,"sku":"00-4044-B","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/00-4044-B.jpg?v=1794282337","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-oem-3-groove-valve-keeper-lock-aircooled-vw-each-00-4044-b","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}