German Cork Valve Cover Gaskets | Air-Cooled VW Type 1/2/3 | Leak-Free Seal (Pair, #E22)

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

Ensure a leak-free seal and maintain that classic engine bay aesthetic with our Premium German Cork Valve Cover Gaskets. 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.

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