EMPI Oil Change Gasket Kit | VW Type 1, 2 & 3 Air-Cooled | Complete Strainer Service Set (00-9909-B)

EMPI Oil Change Gasket Kit — VW Air-Cooled Type 1 / Type 2 / Type 3

Part Number: 00-9909-B | Alternative P/N: 113-198-031 | UPC: 707924343588 | Sold Each. The most-used gasket kit in the air-cooled world. Every Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 oil change needs fresh gaskets to seal properly — reusing an old, compressed strainer plate gasket is the fastest way to leave a puddle in your driveway. This complete kit gives you everything required for a clean, leak-free oil service in one inexpensive package.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Beetle / Super Beetle: 1949–1979
• VW Type 2 Bus / Transporter / Kombi (upright engines): 1950–1971
• Karmann Ghia: 1956–1974
• VW Type 3 Notchback / Squareback / Fastback: 1962–1973
• VW Thing (Type 181): 1973–1974

Fits VW 1200cc, 1300cc, 1500cc, and 1600cc air-cooled engines (single port and dual port) using the standard sump-style oil strainer.

Key Features & Benefits

• Complete service set: Both strainer gaskets plus the drain plug crush washer.
• Leak-free seal: Fresh gaskets replace compressed, heat-cycled originals that will not re-seal.
• Inexpensive insurance: Every oil change should include fresh gaskets.

Technical Specifications

• Includes: Oil strainer plate gasket, oil strainer cover gasket, drain plug crush washer, strainer retainer sealing components
• Part Number: 00-9909-B
• Alternative P/N: 113-198-031
• UPC: 707924343588
• Sold As: Each

Frequently Asked Questions

• What's included? Oil strainer plate gasket (case to plate), oil strainer cover gasket (plate to cover), drain plug crush washer, and strainer retainer sealing components.
• Do I need sealant? No — install the gaskets dry; no sealant or RTV is required or recommended.
• What is the strainer plate nut torque? 5 ft-lbs (factory spec). Over-tightening crushes the gasket and causes leaks rather than preventing them.

Installation

• Always replace both strainer gaskets together. Don't reuse one and replace the other.
• Install gaskets dry — no sealant or RTV is required or recommended.
• Clean both sealing surfaces thoroughly before installation. Old gasket residue is a common cause of leaks.
• Torque the strainer plate nuts to factory spec — over-tightening will crush the gasket and cause leaks rather than prevent them. Recommended: 5 ft-lbs.
• Replace the drain plug crush washer every time. It's a single-use part.

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⚠️ California Prop 65 Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. All parts legal for use on pre-pollution controlled vehicles only.