German Cork Valve Cover Gaskets | Air-Cooled VW (Pair)

Short answer: These are German high-density cork valve cover gaskets (#E22), sold as a pair for stock bale-clip covers. They fit air-cooled Type 1/2/3 engines: Beetle 1946–1979, Super Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Type 3, Thing and Bus 1950–1971 (not the later Type 4).

Ensure a leak-free seal and maintain that classic engine bay aesthetic with our German Cork Valve Cover Gaskets (#E22). Specifically designed for the air-cooled enthusiast, these gaskets offer the ideal balance of compressibility and durability that modern rubber alternatives often miss.

Crafted in Germany, these gaskets utilize high-density cork to provide a superior seal against the cylinder head, preventing the common oil seeps that plague vintage engines. Whether you are performing a routine valve adjustment or a full engine rebuild, these are the reliable choice for your air-cooled powerplant.

Vehicle Fitment

Compatible with the vast majority of Volkswagens using the air-cooled Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 engine platforms:

• VW Beetle: 1946–1979 (all models & engine displacements)
• VW Super Beetle: 1971–1979
• VW Karmann Ghia: 1956–1974
• VW Bus / Transporter / Type 2: 1950–1971 (1100cc through 1600cc engines)
• VW Type 3 (Fastback, Squareback, Notchback): 1961–1973
• VW Thing (Type 181): 1973–1974

Key Features & Benefits

• Authentic German Quality: Manufactured to original specifications for a perfect fit.
• High-Density Cork: Resilient material that conforms to the minor imperfections of vintage valve covers.
• Leak Protection: Engineered to withstand the heat cycles of air-cooled engines without hardening prematurely.
• Sold as a Pair: Includes two (2) gaskets to cover both banks of your engine.

Technical Specifications

• Material: High-density cork.
• Origin: Made in Germany.
• Sold As: Pair (2 gaskets).
• Part Number: #E22.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How many gaskets are included? This listing is sold as a pair — two gaskets, enough to cover both banks of your engine.
• Will these fit bolt-on valve covers? They are designed for stock-style bale-clip valve covers. If you run aftermarket bolt-on covers, verify compatibility before ordering.
• What are they made of? High-density cork made in Germany, chosen for its compressibility and resistance to heat-cycle hardening.
• Which VWs do these valve cover gaskets fit? Air-cooled Type 1, 2 and 3 engines: Beetle 1946–1979, Super Beetle 1971–1979, Karmann Ghia 1956–1974, Bus 1950–1971 (1100cc through 1600cc), Type 3 1961–1973 and Thing 1973–1974.
• Do they fit a 1972–1979 Bus? Not confirmed. This listing covers Buses through 1971 with the 1100–1600cc engine. The later Type 4 engine is not on the confirmed list, so check with us before ordering.
• What is the part number? Washburn's Metal #E22, sold as a pair (two gaskets).

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