{"product_id":"german-valve-cover-bales-black-pair-vw-e24","title":"German Valve Cover Bales, Black — Spring Steel Pair | VW Beetle, Bus, Ghia, Type 3 \u0026 Thing 1961–1979 (#E24)","description":"\u003ctable class=\"wm-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart number \/ SKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#E24\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInterchange\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReplaces VW 043 101 487 (valve cover bale \/ bail clip)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW upright air-cooled engines, 40hp and later: Beetle and Super Beetle 1961–1979, Karmann Ghia 1961–1974, Bus 1961–1971 (1200–1600cc), Type 3 1962–1973, Thing 1973–1974, and buggies or kit cars running a Type 1. Not 36hp, not Type 4.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; finish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring steel, black finish, German\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions \/ weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 x 4 x 2 in boxed, 0.3 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne pair — two bales, one for each valve cover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSold by\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWashburn's Metal, Orange, California\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGerman bales that still clamp like the factory ones\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA valve cover only seals as well as the bale holding it down. Old bales lose their spring after decades of heat cycles, and cheap replacements often start out soft. The cork gasket never gets pressed evenly and the engine weeps oil down the heads and onto the heater boxes. These are German-made spring-steel bales in a black finish, formed to the factory shape with the tension needed to seat a fresh cork gasket all the way around. Part #E24, sold as a pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you're getting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGerman spring steel.\u003c\/strong\u003e Holds its clamping force through heat cycles instead of relaxing after a few thousand miles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFactory shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e The center dip rides over the cover's ribs and the hooked ends catch the cylinder-head ledge like the original.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e Matches black factory covers and our restored German covers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as a pair.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two bales, one per cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits 40hp and later upright air-cooled engines that use stamped-steel bale-clip valve covers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVW Beetle and Super Beetle, 1961–1979\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVW Karmann Ghia, 1961–1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVW Bus (Type 2), 1961–1971, 1200cc \/ 1500cc \/ 1600cc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVW Type 3, 1962–1973\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVW Thing, 1973–1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDune buggies, sand rails and kit cars running a Type 1 engine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill not fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36hp engines, Type 4 engines (1972 and later Bus, 411, 412, Porsche 914), or bolt-on billet covers that use studs and nuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich bales do you need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eListing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#E24 — German valve cover bales (black) (this one)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring-steel German bales with full factory clamping tension, black finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRestorations, rebuilds, and any cover that has been weeping oil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#E26 — Aftermarket valve cover bales (zinc)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYellow-zinc plated aftermarket bales, correct shape, lighter tension\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBudget replacement for a missing or bent bale on a driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to install\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeat a new cork gasket in the valve cover. Our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/german-cork-valve-cover-gaskets-air-cooled-vw\"\u003e#E22 German cork gaskets\u003c\/a\u003e fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold the cover against the head and hook both bale ends under the ledge on the cylinder head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush the center of the bale up and over into the dip on the cover with a large screwdriver until it snaps into place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun the engine to temperature and check the flange for seepage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSold as\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePair (2 bales)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInterchange\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW 043 101 487\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#E24\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions we get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many bales do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e One per valve cover, so one pair per engine. This listing is a pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo these fit a 1967 VW Beetle?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. They fit every 40hp and later upright engine from 1961 through 1979.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill these fit a 36hp engine?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The 36hp uses a different cover and bale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy pay more for German bales?\u003c\/strong\u003e German bales hold more clamping tension and keep it through heat cycles, so the gasket stays sealed. The aftermarket zinc bales cost less and are fine for replacing a lost or bent bale on a driver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I buy them with valve covers?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Our #E20 and #E21 valve cover listings have bale and gasket options you can add.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do they ship?\u003c\/strong\u003e Boxed as a pair, standard ground service in the US.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated parts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/german-cork-valve-cover-gaskets-air-cooled-vw\"\u003e#E22 German cork valve cover gaskets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/german-valve-covers\"\u003e#E20 New old stock VW valve covers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/restored-vw-german-valve-covers-w-8-an-breather-bungs-tig-welded-powder-coated-pair\"\u003e#E21 German valve covers with -8 AN bungs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engine\"\u003eEngine\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll Air-Cooled VW\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50529475657843,"sku":"#E24","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/IMG_5871.jpg?v=1790316284","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/german-valve-cover-bales-black-pair-vw-e24","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}