EMPI Rear Engine Tin without Heat Riser | Without Hose | Air-Cooled VW Type 1 (00-8939-0)

Replace worn, rusted or missing cooling tin with this EMPI Rear Engine Tin for air-cooled VW Type 1 engines. This is the plain version of the large rear pulley tin — supplied without heat riser cut-outs and without heater hose holes — so it seals the engine bay off cleanly for builds that have deleted the heat riser and heater hoses entirely.

The rear tin fits between the apron and above the exhaust, closing off the gap behind the pulley. Without it, hot exhaust air recirculates straight back up into the fan shroud instead of exiting under the car, which drives up head and oil temperatures. Finished in black to match the rest of the EMPI engine tin family.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Beetle / Super Beetle (Type 1): 1963–1979, including Cabriolet
• VW Karmann Ghia: 1963–1974
• VW Bus (Type 2): 1963–1971, Split Screen and Bay Window
• VW Thing (Type 181): 1969–1979
• Engines: 1300cc, 1500cc and 1600cc upright air-cooled

Key Features & Benefits

• Seals the engine bay: Blocks exhaust heat from being drawn back into the engine compartment.
• No heat riser cut-outs: Clean, uninterrupted panel for engines running without a heat riser.
• No heater hose holes: Correct choice for heater-delete and buggy/sand rail builds.
• Black finish: Matches EMPI shrouds, cylinder tins and deflector plates.
• Stamped steel: Direct-fit replacement for the original large rear pulley tin.
• Sold each: One tin per order.

Technical Specifications

• Type: Rear engine tin (large rear pulley tin)
• Configuration: Without heat riser, without hose
• Finish / Color: Black
• Fits: Air-cooled VW Type 1 upright engines, 1300–1600cc
• Manufacturer: EMPI
• Part Number: 00-8939-0
• UPC: 707924333886
• Interchange: 8939, AC119-8939, ACC-C10-6217
• Sold As: Each

Frequently Asked Questions

• Does this include the heater hoses or heat riser? No — this version has no heater hose holes and no heat riser cut-outs. If you still run a heat riser, use EMPI 00-8937-0 instead.
• What is the difference between this and 00-8937-0? 00-8937-0 is the same tin with heat riser cut-outs punched in it. This one is plain.
• Will this work on a doghouse engine? Yes — the rear tin is the same on upright and doghouse Type 1 engines; the difference is at the fan shroud and oil cooler, not here.
• Do I need this if I have a heater-delete or buggy build? Yes, and this is the version you want. Leaving the rear tin out lets exhaust heat recirculate into the fan shroud and raises engine temperatures.
• Is it sold as a pair? No — sold each.

Warnings

⚠ 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.

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