{"product_id":"jp-group-adjustable-push-rod-tube-aluminum-vw-type-1-ac109360-jp-8658-0","title":"JP Group Adjustable Push Rod Tube, Aluminum, O-Ring Sealed | VW Beetle, Bus, Ghia \u0026 Type 3 1200–1600 | AC109360 (JP-8658-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJP Group Adjustable Push Rod Tube, Aluminum, O-Ring Sealed | VW Beetle, Bus, Ghia \u0026amp; Type 3 1200–1600 | AC109360 (JP-8658-0)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The JP Group JP-8658-0 is an anodized aluminum adjustable (collapsible) push rod tube with a center O-ring for the air-cooled VW 1200–1600 Type 1 engine. It lets you replace a leaking tube without pulling the cylinder head. Ref AC109360, JP Group 8111600906. Seals are not included. EMPI lists this SKU as sold each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVehicle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1955–1974\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Karmann Ghia 1200–1600\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable, per EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1966–1973\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Type 3 Fastback \u0026amp; Squareback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable, per EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1971–1980\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Super Beetle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePer EMPI (list cut off)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1960–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Beetle \u0026amp; Bus with Type 1 engine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBy ref AC109360 (Heritage cross-reference)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType 4 engines — does not fit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifferent tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEMPI's data is mixed on quantity. EMPI's stock list says 'Set of 8', but the product page says 'Each', 'Sold As: Each' and lists a weight of 0.11 lb, which matches one tube. We sell it as one tube. You need eight for a full engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP-8658-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAC109360\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8111600906\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e707924539899\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnodized aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCenter O-ring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1200–1600 cc Type 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold as\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEach (per EMPI page)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group (Denmark), distributed in the US by EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.2 lb (estimate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackage size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 x 1.5 x 1.5 in (estimate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eOne adjustable aluminum push rod tube with center O-ring.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNot Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnd seals (two per tube)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePushrods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValve cover gaskets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA leaking push rod tube drips oil onto the heater boxes. You get smoke, an oil smell in the cabin and an oily engine bay. With stock tubes the only real fix is to pull the cylinder head.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn adjustable tube collapses so you can fit it with the head still on. The threaded body extends to seat against new end seals, and the center O-ring seals the joint. Many owners use them for a fast repair on the road or at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the valve cover, rocker shaft and the pushrod for the leaking tube.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePull out the old tube and clean both seal bores.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit new end seals on the new tube.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollapse the tube, slide it into place, then extend it until it seals firmly at both ends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefit the pushrod and rockers, set the valve lash, and check for leaks once hot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe do not publish torque values here; use the factory workshop manual (Bentley) for your vehicle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this one tube or a set of 8?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne tube, per EMPI's product page and weight. You need eight for a full engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I fit it without removing the heads?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. That is what the adjustable design is for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre seals included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Use two new end seals per tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my 1600 Beetle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, for Type 1 1200–1600 engines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit a Type 4 Bus engine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it new?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. New, from JP Group of Denmark, sold through EMPI.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engine\"\u003eEngine Parts \u0026amp; Performance\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engine-tin-components\"\u003eEngine Tin \u0026amp; Components\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle Parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e\u003cb\u003eCalifornia Prop 65 Warning:\u003c\/b\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and\/or lead compounds, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\/\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e. 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