{"product_id":"jp-group-classic-connecting-rod-with-bushing-vw-type-1-1300-1600-311105401b-jp-8712-0","title":"JP Group Classic Connecting Rod with Wrist Pin Bushing, Each | VW Type 1 1300–1600cc: Beetle, Ghia, Type 3, Thing \u0026 Bus | OE 311 105 401 B (JP-8712-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJP Group Classic Connecting Rod with Bushing — VW Type 1 1300–1600cc (JP-8712-0)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e JP-8712-0 is a single connecting rod, supplied with its small-end (wrist pin) bushing installed, for the air-cooled VW Type 1 engine from 1300 to 1600cc. It fits the Beetle, Super Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Type 3, Thing and Type 1-engined Bus. It replaces VW OE 311 105 401 B, JP Group ref 8110800200. Sold each, so you can replace one damaged rod or buy four.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\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\u003e1966–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Beetle \u0026amp; Super Beetle (1300, 1500, 1600)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePer EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1965–1974\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Karmann Ghia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePer 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\u003ePer EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1973–1974\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Thing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePer EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1963–1971\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Bus with Type 1 1500\/1600 engine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEMPI list is cut off here; confirm by engine code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1961–1965\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1200cc 40 hp engine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not fit\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1200 uses a different rod (113 105 401)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1972–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBus \/ 914 Type 4 engine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\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 Group JP-8712-0 (Classic)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOE reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e311 105 401 B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8110800200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e707924541595\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType 1, 1300–1600cc, stock 69 mm stroke crank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall end\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBushing installed (check pin fit before assembly)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold as\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEach (one rod)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.43 lb shipping (EMPI)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 x 3 x 4 in (EMPI)\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 connecting rod with cap, rod bolts\/nuts and small-end bushing\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRod bearings (order standard or undersize to match your crank)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrist pin and circlips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePistons and cylinders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA spun rod bearing, a stretched big end or a seized wrist pin usually means the rod is scrap. Rebuilders also find rods that are out of round, bent, or have worn small-end bushings that knock at idle. On a stock rebuild it is important that all four rods are the same weight, or the engine vibrates. Being able to buy a single rod lets you replace one damaged rod, as long as you balance it to the others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave a machine shop check the rod for straightness and big-end roundness, and fit the wrist pin to the bushing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeigh all four rods and balance end-to-end before assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse new rod bearings sized to your crankshaft, clean everything, and pre-lube with assembly lube.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall with the forge marks (casting bumps) facing up as described in your workshop manual, and torque the rod nuts to the factory figure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck side clearance and that the crank turns freely after each rod.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my 1971 Beetle 1600?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it fits the 1300–1600cc Type 1 engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit a 1200 40 hp engine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The 1200 uses a different rod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as OE 311 105 401 B?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. JP Group cross-references JP-8712-0 to 311 105 401 B.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it one rod or a set?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne rod. Order four for a full set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit a stroker crank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a stock-length rod. Strokers usually need different rods and clearancing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat else do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRod bearings and, usually, a machine shop to fit the wrist pin and balance the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it new or rebuilt?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew, from JP Group's Classic line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engine\"\u003eEngine\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle Parts\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-karmann-ghia\"\u003eVW Karmann Ghia Parts\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-type-3\"\u003eVW Type 3 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. Legal for use on pre-pollution-controlled vehicles only.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JP Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67101016195187,"sku":"JP-8712-0","price":85.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/JP-8712-0.jpg?v=1793701431","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/jp-group-classic-connecting-rod-with-bushing-vw-type-1-1300-1600-311105401b-jp-8712-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}