{"product_id":"mahle-main-bearing-set-case-1-00mm-crank-std-thrust-1-00mm-vw-type-1-1200-1600cc-98-1810-b","title":"MAHLE Main Bearing Set — Case 1.00mm \/ Crank STD \/ Thrust 1.00mm | VW Type 1 1200–1600cc (98-1810-B)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eMAHLE Main Bearing Set — VW Type 1 1200–1600cc (Case 1.00mm \/ Crank STD \/ Thrust 1.00mm, 98-1810-B)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenuine \u003cb\u003eMAHLE\u003c\/b\u003e crankshaft main bearing set for the \u003cb\u003eVW Type 1 air-cooled engine (1200–1600cc)\u003c\/b\u003e. This set is sized for a \u003cb\u003ecase bored 1.00 mm oversize\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003estandard crank journals\u003c\/b\u003e, and a \u003cb\u003e1.00 mm oversize thrust\u003c\/b\u003e — for a case that has been bored 1.00 mm with the crank still at standard size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSizing — Read Before You Order\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMAHLE main bearings come in 9 combinations of case bore \/ crank journal \/ thrust. Pick the one that matches what your machine shop did to the case and crank. \u003cb\u003eMismatching any dimension turns an engine job into scrap\u003c\/b\u003e — measure or check your work order before buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCase bore size:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00 mm oversize\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCrank journal size:\u003c\/b\u003e Standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThrust width:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00 mm oversize\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle:\u003c\/b\u003e All Years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Super Beetle:\u003c\/b\u003e All Years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Bus (T1\/T2):\u003c\/b\u003e All Years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e All Years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 3:\u003c\/b\u003e All Years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Thing:\u003c\/b\u003e All Years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFits the Type 1 1200–1600cc engine across these models, plus Buggy, Baja, and any Type 1-based build.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose MAHLE?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMAHLE is one of the original OE bearing suppliers to Volkswagen — these are not aftermarket reproductions, but the same German-made bearings used in air-cooled engine builds for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGenuine MAHLE (Germany):\u003c\/b\u003e OE-grade bearings, not aftermarket reproductions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrecise sizing:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00 mm oversize case, standard crank, 1.00 mm oversize thrust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComplete main bearing set:\u003c\/b\u003e matched for a Type 1 1200–1600cc build.\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\u003eEMPI Part #:\u003c\/b\u003e 98-1810-B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOE Reference:\u003c\/b\u003e 111-198-481OS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e MAHLE (Germany)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCase Bore:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00 mm oversize\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCrank Journal:\u003c\/b\u003e Standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThrust Width:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00 mm oversize\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEngine:\u003c\/b\u003e VW Type 1 1200–1600cc air-cooled\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\u003eHow do I know this is the right set?\u003c\/b\u003e Match the case bore, crank journal, and thrust to what your machine shop cut. This set is 1.00 mm oversize case \/ standard crank \/ 1.00 mm oversize thrust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAre these genuine MAHLE?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — German-made MAHLE, an original OE bearing supplier to Volkswagen, not an aftermarket reproduction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhich engines does it fit?\u003c\/b\u003e The VW Type 1 1200–1600cc air-cooled engine used across Beetle, Super Beetle, Bus, Karmann Ghia, Type 3, Thing, and Type 1-based builds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engine\"\u003eEngine\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eVW Air-Cooled\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mahle\"\u003eMAHLE\u003c\/a\u003e parts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MAHLE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45031512080499,"sku":"98-1810-B","price":93.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/98-1810-B-scaled_995f5af1-7c0b-45e1-9484-2d9dbf3d2107.jpg?v=1779607749","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/mahle-main-bearing-set-case-1-00mm-crank-std-thrust-1-00mm-vw-type-1-1200-1600cc-98-1810-b","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}