{"product_id":"mahle-main-bearing-set-1-00mm-case-std-crank-aluminum-center-1200-1600cc-air-cooled-vw-98-1481-a","title":"Mahle Main Bearing Set | Air-Cooled VW 1200–1600cc | 1.00mm Case\/STD Crank, Aluminum Center (98-1481-A)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eMahle Main Bearing Set — 1200–1600cc Air-Cooled VW, 1.00mm Case \/ STD Crank, Aluminum Center (98-1481-A)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mahle main bearing set is a core \u003cb\u003eengine rebuild component\u003c\/b\u003e for 1200–1600cc air-cooled VW engines. This set is sized \u003cb\u003e1.00mm case, standard crank, standard thrust\u003c\/b\u003e, and features an \u003cb\u003ealuminum center bearing\u003c\/b\u003e for added durability on performance builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle:\u003c\/b\u003e All years (1200–1600cc)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Super Beetle:\u003c\/b\u003e All years (1200–1600cc)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Bus:\u003c\/b\u003e All years (1200–1600cc)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e All years (1200–1600cc)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 3:\u003c\/b\u003e All years (1200–1600cc)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Thing:\u003c\/b\u003e All years (1200–1600cc)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Mahle?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMahle is a \u003cb\u003epremium OE-grade bearing brand\u003c\/b\u003e trusted for engine rebuilds. The aluminum center main improves durability, making this set well suited to performance builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAluminum center bearing:\u003c\/b\u003e Improves durability on performance builds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOE-grade quality:\u003c\/b\u003e Premium Mahle bearing material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCore rebuild part:\u003c\/b\u003e Essential component for a 1200–1600cc engine rebuild.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart #:\u003c\/b\u003e 98-1481-A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCase size:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCrank:\u003c\/b\u003e Standard (STD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThrust:\u003c\/b\u003e Standard (STD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCenter bearing:\u003c\/b\u003e Aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBrand:\u003c\/b\u003e Mahle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEngine:\u003c\/b\u003e 1200–1600cc air-cooled VW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat engines does this fit?\u003c\/b\u003e 1200–1600cc air-cooled VW engines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat are the bearing sizes?\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00mm case, standard crank, and standard thrust, with an aluminum center bearing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engine-parts\"\u003eEngine Parts\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engine\"\u003eEngine\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll VW Air-Cooled\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MAHLE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45062751682675,"sku":"98-1481-A","price":112.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/98-1481-A-scaled.jpg?v=1780414293","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/mahle-main-bearing-set-1-00mm-case-std-crank-aluminum-center-1200-1600cc-air-cooled-vw-98-1481-a","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}