EMPI Rod Bearing Set — .50mm Undersize, 1200–1600cc VW Type 1 (98-1571-B)

Fresh bearings are non-negotiable on a rebuild — reusing old rod bearings on a fresh crank is how you wipe a journal. This is EMPI's .50mm undersize rod bearing set (98-1571-B) for 1200–1600cc Type 1 engines, a complete set of four.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Beetle: All Years
• VW Super Beetle: All Years
• VW Karmann Ghia: All Years
• VW Type 3: All Years
• VW Bus: All Years

Confirmed for VW Type 1 1200–1600cc cranks reground to this undersize (Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Type 3, Bus, Thing/181, Buggy, Baja). Check your crank's journal size before ordering; not for standard cranks, a different undersize, or Type 4.

Key Features & Benefits

• Complete set of 4: one bearing per rod — do all four at once
• .50mm undersize: sized for a crank reground to this undersize
• Application: 1200–1600cc VW Type 1 engines

Technical Specifications

• Size: .50mm undersize
• Application: 1200–1600cc Type 1
• Quantity: Set of 4
• Brand: EMPI
• Part Number: 98-1571-B
• UPC: 707924371055

Frequently Asked Questions

• Which journal size do I need? Match the bearing to how far your crank has been reground; if it's untouched, use Standard.
• How many in the set? Four — one per rod.
• What's the part number? EMPI 98-1571-B (UPC 707924371055).

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