{"product_id":"jaycee-sump-plate","title":"JayCee Billet Sump Plate Kit | VW Type 1 | 6061-T6, Chrome Magnetic Drain Plug","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eJayCee Billet Sump Plate Kit — CNC 6061-T6, Chrome Magnetic Drain Plug\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJayCee's billet sump plate will never bend, distort, or cause leaks from over-tightening the way stock stamped plates do. \u003cb\u003eCNC-machined from 6061-T6 aluminum\u003c\/b\u003e with a hard-anodize finish, \u003cb\u003echrome magnetic drain plug\u003c\/b\u003e, and a complete hardware kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle \/ Bug:\u003c\/b\u003e 1961–1977\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Super Beetle:\u003c\/b\u003e 1971–1979\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e 1961–1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Bus \/ Transporter:\u003c\/b\u003e 1961–1971\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Thing:\u003c\/b\u003e 1973–1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSand Rails \u0026amp; Buggies:\u003c\/b\u003e Universal Type 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose JayCee?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJayCee parts are precision \u003cb\u003eCNC-machined in-house\u003c\/b\u003e at their Anaheim, California facility from \u003cb\u003e6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum\u003c\/b\u003e. Washburn's Metal is an authorized JayCee dealer, so every piece is a \u003cb\u003egenuine JayCee product\u003c\/b\u003e — not a cast or imported substitute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBillet construction:\u003c\/b\u003e CNC machined 6061-T6 aluminum — zero flex or distortion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDrain plug:\u003c\/b\u003e Chrome magnetic drain plug included — catches metal particles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Hard-anodized in Black, Blue, Red, or Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComplete kit:\u003c\/b\u003e Complete hardware kit and gasket included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLeak-free:\u003c\/b\u003e Eliminates oil leaks caused by over-tightened stamped plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e 6061-T6 Aircraft Aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Hard Anodized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDrain Plug:\u003c\/b\u003e Chrome Magnetic — Included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHardware:\u003c\/b\u003e Cap Nuts, Gasket — Included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs a drain plug included?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — a chrome magnetic drain plug that catches metal particles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat else comes in the kit?\u003c\/b\u003e A complete hardware kit with cap nuts and a gasket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat colors are available?\u003c\/b\u003e Hard-anodized Black, Blue, Red, or Silver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis component is machined from solid 6061-T6 billet aluminum rather than cast or stamped from sheet, which is why engine builders trust JayCee oil-system hardware on both street and performance air-cooled VW builds. Tighter tolerances at the sealing surfaces mean fewer weep leaks over time compared to lower-cost stamped alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlways install with a fresh o-ring or gasket as applicable, torque fasteners evenly in a criss-cross pattern, and re-torque after the first heat cycle. Check for seepage at the sealing surface after the first drive and before every oil change thereafter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/oil-cooling\"\u003eOil \u0026amp; Cooling\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engine-parts\"\u003eEngine Parts\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll VW Air-Cooled\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JayCee","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":45027232940147,"sku":"JC-2160-0","price":214.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":45027232972915,"sku":"JC-2163-0","price":214.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":45027233005683,"sku":"JC-2162-0","price":214.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":45027233038451,"sku":"JC-2164-0","price":214.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/JC-2163-0-scaled.jpg?v=1779473373","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/jaycee-sump-plate","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}