EMPI Standard Valve Guide for Aircooled VW

Keep your engine breathing right with these precision-made EMPI standard valve guides. Machined from silicon bronze for excellent heat transfer and wear resistance, these shouldered guides are micro-finished to a tight 0.0005" tolerance for a perfect press-fit in your aircooled VW head.

Sold individually — order the quantity you need for your rebuild.

Key Features

• Silicon bronze construction for superior lubrication and longevity
• Shouldered design for precise, secure installation
• Micro-finished to 0.0005" tolerance — no reaming required after install
• Fits 8mm valve stems (standard intake and exhaust)
• Sold each — perfect for single-cylinder or full-engine rebuilds

Specifications

• Stem Diameter: 8.0mm
• Outer Diameter: 12.0mm
• Length: 61.0mm (~2.4")
• Material: Silicon bronze

Fitment

• VW Type 1 Beetle & Super Beetle: 1954–1979
• VW Type 2 Bus/Kombi: 1954–1971 (1600cc-based engines)
• VW Type 3 Fastback/Squareback/Notchback: 1961–1973
• VW Karmann Ghia: 1955–1974
• VW Thing (Type 181): 1973–1974
• Dune buggies, sand rails, and trikes on 1300–1600cc aircooled engines

Part Number: EMPI 00-4002-0 | Cross-reference: 113-101-401B