VW Bug Small 3-Bolt Exhaust Flange, 1-3/4" I.D. Steel, Slotted Holes — EMPI 00-3695-0 | Beetle, Bus, Ghia, Type 3 & Thing
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EMPI Small 3-Bolt Exhaust Flange — 1-3/4" I.D. Steel (00-3695-0)
Short answer: EMPI 00-3695-0 is a small 3-bolt stamped steel exhaust flange with a 1-3/4" I.D. hole and slotted bolt holes, sold each. It is a weld-on fabrication part for air-cooled VW muffler, collector, header and stinger joints on the Beetle, Bus, Karmann Ghia, Type 3, Thing and Type 1-engine buggies. The slots let you pull the joint into line after welding.
Part numbers: EMPI 00-3695-0 (short 3695). UPC 707924323856.
Vehicle Fitment
| Years | Vehicle | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1947–1986 | VW Beetle (Type 1) | 12/1947–12/1986, incl. 1971–1979 Super Beetle; weld-on |
| 1950–1979 | VW Bus | T1 01/1950–07/1967, T2 08/1967–07/1979 |
| 1961–1973 | VW Type 3 | 04/1961–07/1973 |
| 1956–1974 | VW Karmann Ghia | 08/1955–07/1974 |
| 1973–1974 | VW Thing | EMPI lists VW 181 09/1969–02/1979 |
| All years | Dune buggy / sand rail | Weld-on fabrication, Type 1 engines |
| Not confirmed | Bolt-on replacement for a factory joint | It is a weld-on part; check the mating pattern |
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part number | EMPI 00-3695-0 |
| Type | Small 3-bolt exhaust / muffler flange |
| Hole | 1-3/4" I.D. |
| Bolt holes | Slotted |
| Material | Stamped steel |
| Sold as | Pack of 1 |
| UPC | 707924323856 |
| Country of origin | China |
| Shipping weight | 0.28 lb |
| Package dimensions | 6 x 5 x 1 in |
What's Included
Included:
- 1 small 3-bolt steel exhaust flange
Why It Matters
Every custom header, stinger or muffler swap ends in a joint that has to seal, and nothing beats a flat flange and a gasket. The slotted holes leave a little adjustment after welding so the joint lines up without stress.
Installation Notes
- Clean mill scale and paint off the flange and the tube before you weld.
- Tack the flange square to the tube, check it against the mating flange, then finish the weld. Keep the sealing face flat.
- Use a fresh exhaust gasket on every joint, and snug the three bolts evenly.
- Re-torque after the first heat cycle. Exhaust joints settle.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does the EMPI 00-3695-0 exhaust flange fit a 1972 VW Beetle? Yes, as a weld-on part. EMPI lists this flange for the Type 1 Beetle from 12/1947 to 12/1986, and it welds to a 1-3/4 in tube to make a small 3-bolt joint. Match the bolt pattern of the part you're mating it to before you weld.
- What size tube does the small 3-bolt flange fit? It has a 1-3/4" I.D. hole and slips over 1-3/4" O.D. tubing, ready to weld.
- Is the 00-3695-0 one flange or a pack? One flange. EMPI sells it as a pack of 1. Order two if you're building both halves of a joint.
- Why are the exhaust flange bolt holes slotted? So you can shift the flange slightly after it's welded and pull the joint into line without re-cutting the tube.
- What is the part number? EMPI 00-3695-0 (often listed as EMPI 3695). UPC 707924323856.
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Prop 65 Warning
⚠ WARNING: 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. All parts legal for use on pre-pollution controlled vehicles only.
