Mahle Main Bearing Set | Air-Cooled VW 1200–1600cc | 1.00mm Case/STD Crank, Aluminum Center (98-1481-A)

Mahle Main Bearing Set — 1200–1600cc Air-Cooled VW, 1.00mm Case / STD Crank, Aluminum Center (98-1481-A)

The Mahle main bearing set is a core engine rebuild component for 1200–1600cc air-cooled VW engines. This set is sized 1.00mm case, standard crank, standard thrust, and features an aluminum center bearing for added durability on performance builds.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Beetle: All years (1200–1600cc)
• VW Super Beetle: All years (1200–1600cc)
• VW Bus: All years (1200–1600cc)
• VW Karmann Ghia: All years (1200–1600cc)
• VW Type 3: All years (1200–1600cc)
• VW Thing: All years (1200–1600cc)

Why Choose Mahle?

Mahle is a premium OE-grade bearing brand trusted for engine rebuilds. The aluminum center main improves durability, making this set well suited to performance builds.

Key Features & Benefits

• Aluminum center bearing: Improves durability on performance builds.
• OE-grade quality: Premium Mahle bearing material.
• Core rebuild part: Essential component for a 1200–1600cc engine rebuild.

Technical Specifications

• Part #: 98-1481-A
• Case size: 1.00mm
• Crank: Standard (STD)
• Thrust: Standard (STD)
• Center bearing: Aluminum
• Brand: Mahle
• Engine: 1200–1600cc air-cooled VW

Frequently Asked Questions

• What engines does this fit? 1200–1600cc air-cooled VW engines.
• What are the bearing sizes? 1.00mm case, standard crank, and standard thrust, with an aluminum center bearing.

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