EMPI Sand Seal Crank Pulley | Air-Cooled VW Type 1 | Bolt-In & Machine-In, Power/Stock/Polished

EMPI Sand Seal Crank Pulley | Bolt-In & Machine-In (Power / Stock / Polished)

The EMPI sand seal crank pulley for air-cooled VW Type 1 engines adds a sand seal that keeps dirt and debris out of the crankcase at the crank snout — essential for off-road, Baja, sand rail and dusty-environment builds, and popular on street performance engines too.

Vehicle Fitment

• Air-Cooled VW: Type 1 engines

Available Configurations

• Power Pulley, Bolt-In (00-8693-0): aluminum collar & orange seal
• Stock Size, Bolt-In (00-8688-0): aluminum collar & orange seal
• Machine-In (00-8696-0): green seal, requires machining
• Polished Power Pulley w/ Holes, Machine-In (00-8699-0): green seal

Key Features & Benefits

• Crankcase Protection: Sand seal keeps dirt and debris out of the crankcase at the crank snout.
• Off-Road Ready: Essential for off-road, Baja, sand rail and dusty-environment builds.
• Street Performance: Popular on street performance engines too.

Installation

Bolt-in versions install with no machining; machine-in versions require the case/pulley to be cut for the seal. All fit air-cooled VW Type 1 engines.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What's the difference between bolt-in and machine-in? Bolt-in versions (00-8693-0, 00-8688-0) install with no machining. Machine-in versions (00-8696-0, 00-8699-0) require the case/pulley to be cut for the seal.
• Why run a sand seal? A sand seal keeps dirt and debris out of the crankcase at the crank snout — important for off-road, Baja, sand rail and dusty environments.

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