{"product_id":"empi-rod-bearing-set-75mm-undersize-1200-1600cc-vw-type-1-air-cooled-98-1579-b","title":"EMPI Rod Bearing Set | VW Type 1 Air-Cooled 1200–1600cc | .75mm Undersize, Set of 4 (98-1579-B)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI Rod Bearing Set — .75mm Undersize, 1200–1600cc VW Type 1 (98-1579-B)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFresh bearings are non-negotiable on a rebuild — reusing old rod bearings on a fresh crank is how you \u003cb\u003ewipe a journal\u003c\/b\u003e. This is EMPI's \u003cb\u003e.75mm undersize\u003c\/b\u003e rod bearing set (98-1579-B) for \u003cb\u003e1200–1600cc Type 1\u003c\/b\u003e engines, a complete set of four.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle:\u003c\/b\u003e All Years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Super Beetle:\u003c\/b\u003e All Years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e All Years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 3:\u003c\/b\u003e All Years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Bus:\u003c\/b\u003e All Years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eConfirmed 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComplete set of 4:\u003c\/b\u003e one bearing per rod — do all four at once\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e.75mm undersize:\u003c\/b\u003e sized for a crank reground to this undersize\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eApplication:\u003c\/b\u003e 1200–1600cc VW Type 1 engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e .75mm undersize\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eApplication:\u003c\/b\u003e 1200–1600cc Type 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/b\u003e Set of 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBrand:\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 98-1579-B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUPC:\u003c\/b\u003e 707924371086\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhich journal size do I need?\u003c\/b\u003e Match the bearing to how far your crank has been reground; if it's untouched, use Standard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow many in the set?\u003c\/b\u003e Four — one per rod.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat's the part number?\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI 98-1579-B (UPC 707924371086).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engine-parts\"\u003eEngine Parts\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engine\"\u003eEngine\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll VW Air-Cooled\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProp 65 Warning\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\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 www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45116545138803,"sku":"98-1579-B","price":40.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/empi-98-1579-b-vw-journal-rod-bearing-030-vw-crank-1600cc-base-air-cooled-9731858.jpg?v=1785882205","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-rod-bearing-set-75mm-undersize-1200-1600cc-vw-type-1-air-cooled-98-1579-b","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}