{"product_id":"mahle-cam-bearing-set-standard-double-thrust-vw-type-1-1200-1600cc-98-1543-b","title":"MAHLE Cam Bearing Set | Air-Cooled VW Type 1 1200-1600cc | Standard\/Double Thrust (98-1543-B)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eMAHLE Cam Bearing Set – Standard \/ Double Thrust, VW Type 1 1200–1600cc (98-1543-B)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMAHLE camshaft bearing set\u003c\/b\u003e for the VW Type 1 air-cooled engine, \u003cb\u003e1200–1600cc\u003c\/b\u003e — standard size with double thrust. Genuine MAHLE quality for a precision rebuild of your camshaft journals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose MAHLE?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMAHLE is a genuine, OE-grade manufacturer, giving you the fit and quality expected for a precision camshaft rebuild.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 1 (Beetle):\u003c\/b\u003e 1965–1986\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTransporter T1 (Bus):\u003c\/b\u003e 1965–1967\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTransporter T2 (Bus):\u003c\/b\u003e 1967–1979\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKarmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e 1965–1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e181\/Thing:\u003c\/b\u003e 1969–1979\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBuggy:\u003c\/b\u003e 1965–1971\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBaja:\u003c\/b\u003e 1968–1986\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Cam bearing set, standard \/ double thrust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEngine size:\u003c\/b\u003e 1200–1600cc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOE Ref:\u003c\/b\u003e 111-198-541HD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold As:\u003c\/b\u003e Set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 98-1543-B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat engine sizes does this fit?\u003c\/b\u003e VW Type 1 air-cooled engines, 1200–1600cc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs this standard or oversize?\u003c\/b\u003e Standard size with double thrust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs it sold as a set?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes, sold as a set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engine\"\u003eEngine\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engine-parts\"\u003eEngine Parts\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll Air-Cooled VW\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. All parts legal for use on pre-pollution controlled vehicles only.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eRebuild Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a component-level part intended for use as part of a full engine rebuild or top-end service — verify it against your specific case, crank, or cylinder head measurements before final assembly, and always follow the torque and clearance specs in a proper VW Type 1 workshop manual. Reusing worn mating hardware alongside a new part like this can shorten its service life, so inspect surrounding components while you're in there.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Washburn's Metal Difference\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWashburn's Metal is a family-run air-cooled VW \u0026amp; Porsche specialist shop — every part we sell is inspected before it ships, and our team is on hand by phone or email if you have a fitment question before or after you order. We stand behind what we sell: if a part doesn't fit as described, reach out and we'll make it right.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MAHLE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45061042208883,"sku":"98-1543-B","price":61.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/98-1543-B_4a5ca6c0-a82e-4bb0-b714-cc09838da03c.jpg?v=1780377184","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/mahle-cam-bearing-set-standard-double-thrust-vw-type-1-1200-1600cc-98-1543-b","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}