{"product_id":"german-vw-valve-covers-w-8-an-breather-bungs-empi-aluminum-breather-box-combo-vw-type-1-engines-bdl-e21-8544","title":"German VW Valve Covers w\/ -8 AN Breather Bungs + EMPI Aluminum Breather Box Combo | VW Type 1 Engines (BDL-E21-8544)","description":"\u003ctable class=\"wm-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart number \/ SKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBDL-E21-8544 (combo of #E21 + EMPI 00-8544-0)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eValve covers: original German-stamped Volkswagen covers, restored and modified by Washburn's Metal, Orange, California. Breather box: EMPI.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Type 1 upright air-cooled engines: Beetle 1961–1979, Bus with a Type 1 engine 1950–1971, Karmann Ghia 1956–1974, Type 3 1962–1973, Thing 1973–1974, and buggies or kit cars running a Type 1. Not Type 4.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne pair of restored German valve covers with TIG-welded -8 AN bungs (#E21), plus one EMPI cast aluminum oil breather box kit with 1\/2\" I.D. heavy-duty hose (00-8544-0). Add German cork gaskets and German or aftermarket bales with the options above.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCombo savings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5% less than buying the parts separately\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eVented valve covers and a breather box, in one box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/b\u003e This combo pairs our restored German-stamped valve covers with TIG-welded -8 AN breather bungs (#E21) with the EMPI cast aluminum oil breather box kit (00-8544-0). It fits VW Type 1 upright engines, not Type 4, and costs 5% less than buying the two separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're building a 1776cc or larger engine, blow-by is more than the stock breather can clear. The covers give you a clean place to plumb the crankcase vent. The EMPI box catches the oil vapor so it stays out of your engine bay. Order them together and everything ships in the same box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you're getting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRestored German valve covers, pair (#E21).\u003c\/strong\u003e Original German-stamped steel, heavier gauge than reproduction covers, media blasted and powder coated semi-gloss black. One TIG-welded -8 AN male bung per cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEMPI aluminum breather box kit (00-8544-0).\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast aluminum box with a cast EMPI logo and an internal screen mesh shelf that holds the foam filter above the oil it captures. Includes heavy-duty 1\/2\" I.D. breather hose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional gaskets and bales.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose German cork gaskets (#E22) and German black (#E24) or aftermarket yellow zinc (#E26) bales from the options above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlumbing note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe valve covers have -8 AN male bungs. The EMPI kit comes with 1\/2\" I.D. hose. To connect them you'll need -8 AN hose-end fittings or adapters for your hose, which are not included in this combo. Run one bung to the breather box and cap the other, or plumb both. Most builders use both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGasket and bale options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAdd-on\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGerman Cork Gaskets (#E22)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePair of high-density German cork gaskets, one per cover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGerman Bales, Black (#E24)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePair of German spring-steel bales with full clamping tension. Our pick for a leak-free seal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAftermarket Bales, Yellow Zinc (#E26)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePair of zinc-plated aftermarket bales. A budget choice if yours are missing or bent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bales fit 1961 and later (40hp and up) engines; 36hp engines use a different bale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfirmed fit, VW Type 1 upright air-cooled engine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVW Beetle and Super Beetle, 1961–1979\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVW Bus \/ Transporter, 1950–1971, Type 1 engine only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVW Karmann Ghia, 1956–1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVW Type 3 (Squareback, Fastback, Notchback), 1962–1973\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVW Thing (Type 181), 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 Type 4 engines (1972 and later Bus, 411, 412 and the Porsche 914). Type 4 covers are a different shape and these will not seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions we get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the combo?\u003c\/strong\u003e One pair of #E21 restored German valve covers with -8 AN bungs and one EMPI 00-8544-0 aluminum breather box kit with 1\/2\" hose. Gaskets and bales are optional add-ons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a high-performance engine to use these?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. They fit a stock Type 1 engine. The setup matters most on 1776cc and larger builds, where there's more blow-by.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre fittings included to connect the covers to the box?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. You'll need -8 AN hose-end fittings or adapters that suit your hose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill they fit a Type 4 engine?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. These are Type 1 only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre you an authorized EMPI dealer?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Washburn's Metal is an authorized EMPI dealer, so the breather kit is new, genuine EMPI stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated parts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\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 (sold separately)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/empi-aluminum-engine-oil-breather-kit-00-8544-0\"\u003eEMPI 00-8544-0 aluminum oil breather kit (sold separately)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engine-tin-components\"\u003eEngine Tin \u0026amp; Components\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/empi\"\u003eEMPI\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll parts are legal for use on pre-pollution-controlled vehicles only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProp 65 Warning\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"No Gaskets \/ No Bales","offer_id":66820776263795,"sku":"BDL-E21-8544","price":199.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"German Cork Gaskets (#E22) \/ No Bales","offer_id":66820776296563,"sku":"BDL-E21-E22-8544","price":208.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"No Gaskets \/ German Bales, Black (#E24)","offer_id":66820776329331,"sku":"BDL-E21-E24-8544","price":223.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"No Gaskets \/ Aftermarket Bales, Yellow Zinc (#E26)","offer_id":66820776362099,"sku":"BDL-E21-E26-8544","price":210.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"German Cork Gaskets (#E22) \/ German Bales, Black (#E24)","offer_id":66820776394867,"sku":"BDL-E21-E22-E24-8544","price":231.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"German Cork Gaskets (#E22) \/ Aftermarket Bales, Yellow Zinc (#E26)","offer_id":66820776427635,"sku":"BDL-E21-E22-E26-8544","price":219.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/91641EDC-26D1-4C35-974A-5FADE4ED795C.jpg?v=1774568814","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/german-vw-valve-covers-w-8-an-breather-bungs-empi-aluminum-breather-box-combo-vw-type-1-engines-bdl-e21-8544","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}