EMPI Rod Bearing Set | VW Type 1 Air-Cooled | Standard, 1200–1600cc (98-1575-B)
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EMPI Rod Bearing Set — Standard, 1200–1600cc | VW Type 1 Air-Cooled (98-1575-B)
Fresh bearings are non-negotiable on any rebuild — reusing old rod bearings on a new crank is how you wipe a journal. EMPI's standard-size rod bearing set (98-1575-B) is a complete set of four for a standard-journal VW crankshaft in 1200–1600cc Type 1 engines.
Vehicle Fitment
- VW Type 1 Air-Cooled (1200–1600cc, standard rod journal): Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Type 3, Bus (T1/T2), Thing/181, Buggy, Baja
Not confirmed: ground/undersize cranks (those need the matching oversize bearing) and Type 4 engines. Check your crank's journal size before ordering — if it's been turned, you need the matching undersize set, not standard.
Key Features & Benefits
- Complete set of four: everything to do all four rods at once
- Standard size: for an un-ground, standard-journal crankshaft
- Broad application: fits 1200–1600cc Type 1 engines
- Rebuild essential: never reuse old rod bearings on a fresh build
Technical Specifications
- Size: standard
- Application: 1200–1600cc Type 1, standard rod journal
- Quantity: set of 4
- Brand: EMPI
- Part Number: 98-1575-B
- UPC: 707924371062
- Country of Origin: Brazil
- Shipping Weight: 0.2 lb
- Boxed Dimensions: 4 x 3 x 1 in
Frequently Asked Questions
- Will these fit a 2276cc stroker? Yes, if the stroker crank uses standard-size rod journals — most VW-journal stroker cranks (like the 00-8182-0) do. Confirm your journal size.
- What if my crank has been ground? Then you need the matching undersize bearing, not this standard set.
- How many are in the set? Four — one per rod.
- What's the part number? EMPI 98-1575-B (UPC 707924371062).
- Are you an authorized dealer? Yes.
- How does it ship? Standard ground; no hazmat restriction.
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