{"product_id":"empi-rod-bearing-set-standard-1200-1600cc-vw-type-1-air-cooled-98-1575-b","title":"EMPI Rod Bearing Set | VW Type 1 Air-Cooled | Standard, 1200–1600cc (98-1575-B)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI Rod Bearing Set — Standard, 1200–1600cc | VW Type 1 Air-Cooled (98-1575-B)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh bearings are non-negotiable on any rebuild — reusing old rod bearings on a new crank is how you wipe a journal. EMPI's \u003cb\u003estandard-size rod bearing set\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003cb\u003e98-1575-B\u003c\/b\u003e) is a complete set of four for a standard-journal VW crankshaft in \u003cb\u003e1200–1600cc\u003c\/b\u003e Type 1 engines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 1 Air-Cooled (1200–1600cc, standard rod journal):\u003c\/b\u003e Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Type 3, Bus (T1\/T2), Thing\/181, Buggy, Baja\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNot confirmed:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComplete set of four:\u003c\/b\u003e everything to do all four rods at once\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStandard size:\u003c\/b\u003e for an un-ground, standard-journal crankshaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBroad application:\u003c\/b\u003e fits 1200–1600cc Type 1 engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRebuild essential:\u003c\/b\u003e never reuse old rod bearings on a fresh build\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eApplication:\u003c\/b\u003e 1200–1600cc Type 1, standard rod journal\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 98-1575-B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUPC:\u003c\/b\u003e 707924371062\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/b\u003e Brazil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShipping Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.2 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBoxed Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 4 x 3 x 1 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWill these fit a 2276cc stroker?\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat if my crank has been ground?\u003c\/b\u003e Then you need the matching undersize bearing, not this standard set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow many are 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 98-1575-B (UPC 707924371062).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAre you an authorized dealer?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow does it ship?\u003c\/b\u003e Standard ground; no hazmat restriction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engine-parts\"\u003eEngine Parts\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll VW Air-Cooled\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/empi\"\u003eEMPI\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWARNING: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45116545007731,"sku":"98-1575-B","price":42.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/98-1575-B-scaled.jpg?v=1782500708","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-rod-bearing-set-standard-1200-1600cc-vw-type-1-air-cooled-98-1575-b","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}