{"product_id":"jp-group-pushrod-279mm-vw-type-1-1300-1600-311109301a-jp-8657-0","title":"JP Group Pushrod, 279 mm | VW Beetle, Ghia, Type 3, Thing \u0026 Bus 1300–1600 1966–1979 | OE 311 109 301 A (JP-8657-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJP Group Pushrod, 279 mm | VW Beetle, Ghia, Type 3, Thing \u0026amp; Bus 1300–1600 1966–1979 | OE 311 109 301 A (JP-8657-0)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The JP Group JP-8657-0 is a stock-length 279 mm (about 10.98 in) pushrod for the air-cooled VW 1300–1600 Type 1 engine. EMPI lists the 1966–1979 Beetle and Super Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Type 3 and Thing. It replaces OE 311 109 301 A (also 043 109 301 A), JP Group ref. 8111600106. Sold each; eight per engine.\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\u003e1966–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Beetle \u0026amp; Super Beetle 1300–1600\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePer EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1966–1974\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\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 1300–1600 Type 1 engine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePer Mid America cross-reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1961–1965\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1200 (40 hp) engines — does not fit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShorter pushrod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStroker engines — check\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeasure for the correct length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\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-8657-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOE references\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e311 109 301 A \/ 043 109 301 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8111600106\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e707924539882\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e279 mm (approx. 10.98 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStock replacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold as\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEach — 8 per engine\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\u003e0.5 lb (estimate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackage size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 x 1 x 1 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 279 mm pushrod.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNot Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush rod tubes or seals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifters or rocker arms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValve cover gaskets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePushrods carry the cam's motion from the lifters to the rocker arms. A bent or worn pushrod gives a ticking valve that will not hold its lash, a dead cylinder or poor running. A bent rod is common after an over-rev or a stuck valve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStock-length pushrods are the right choice for a stock-stroke 1300–1600 rebuild. Replace any rod that is bent, has worn ends or does not roll true on a flat surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoll each pushrod on a flat surface. Replace any that are bent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the ball ends for wear and the oil passage for blockage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit with the pushrod seated in the lifter and the rocker adjuster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet valve lash to the factory figure with the engine cold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecheck the lash after the first few hundred miles on a fresh engine.\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\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEight per engine. This listing is for one pushrod.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my 1972 Super Beetle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. EMPI lists the 1971–1980 Super Beetle 1300–1600.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit a 1200 engine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. 40 hp 1200 engines use a shorter pushrod.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as VW 311 109 301 A?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is the JP Group replacement listed against OE 311 109 301 A and 043 109 301 A.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it in a stroker?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly if the measured length is right. Strokers usually need cut-to-length pushrods.\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\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle Parts\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-karmann-ghia\"\u003eVW Karmann Ghia 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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