MAHLE Main Bearing Set | VW Type 1 1200–1600cc | Case 1.50 / Crank .50 / Thrust 2.00mm Oversize (98-1495-B)
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MAHLE Main Bearing Set — VW Type 1 1200–1600cc (Case 1.50mm / Crank .50mm / Thrust 2.00mm Oversize)
MAHLE crankshaft main bearing set for the VW Type 1 air-cooled engine, 1200–1600cc. This set is sized for a case bored 1.50 mm oversize, crank journals turned .50 mm under, and a 2.00 mm oversize thrust — the maximum oversize combination MAHLE offers, for a heavily reworked case and a crank that has been ground twice.
MAHLE 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 — mismatching any dimension turns an engine job into scrap, so measure or check your work order before buying.
Vehicle Fitment
- Beetle & Super Beetle: Type 1 1200–1600cc air-cooled engine
- Karmann Ghia: Type 1 1200–1600cc air-cooled engine
- Bus (Type 1 / Type 2): Type 1 1200–1600cc air-cooled engine
- Thing: Type 1 1200–1600cc air-cooled engine
- Buggy, Baja & Type 1-based builds: any 1200–1600cc Type 1 engine
Why Choose MAHLE?
MAHLE is one of the original OE bearing suppliers to Volkswagen. These are not aftermarket reproductions — they are the same German-made bearings that have been used in air-cooled engine builds for decades.
Key Features & Benefits
- Maximum oversize combination: case 1.50 mm over, crank .50 mm under, 2.00 mm thrust — for a twice-ground crank and heavily reworked case.
- German OE quality: genuine MAHLE bearings, not aftermarket reproductions.
- Nine sizing options: part of a range covering common case bore, journal, and thrust combinations.
Technical Specifications
- EMPI Part #: 98-1495-B
- OE Reference: 111-198-495OS
- Manufacturer: MAHLE (Germany)
- Case bore size: 1.50 mm oversize
- Crank journal size: .50 mm under
- Thrust width: 2.00 mm oversize
- Engine: VW Type 1 1200–1600cc air-cooled
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I know if this is the right bearing size? Match the case bore (1.50 mm oversize), crank journal (.50 mm under), and thrust (2.00 mm oversize) to the work your machine shop performed on your case and crank. Check your machine work order before ordering.
- Will this fit any Type 1 engine? It fits VW Type 1 1200–1600cc air-cooled engines, but only when the case and crank have been machined to these specific oversizes.