{"product_id":"mahle-piston-cylinder-set-85-5mm-1600cc-vw-type-1-311198069b-jp-8108-0","title":"MAHLE Piston \u0026 Cylinder Set, 85.5 mm x 69 mm, 1600cc | VW Type 1 Beetle, Karmann Ghia \u0026 Type 3 | OE 311 198 069 B (JP-8108-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMAHLE Piston \u0026amp; Cylinder Set, 85.5 mm Bore, 69 mm Stroke, 1600cc — VW Type 1 (JP-8108-0)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e JP Group JP-8108-0 is a MAHLE piston and cylinder set of four, 85.5 mm bore for the stock 69 mm stroke crank: the standard 1600cc set for the air-cooled VW Type 1 engine. EMPI lists 1970–1974 Karmann Ghia and 1970–1973 Type 3. It replaces VW OE 311 198 069 B. JP ref 8110701412.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e JP-8108-0 · OE 311 198 069 B · JP 8110701412 · UPC 707924524437\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVehicle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1970–1974\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Karmann Ghia 1600\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e69 mm crank, 85.5 mm bore (EMPI)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1970–1973\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Type 3 Fastback \/ Squareback 1600\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e69 mm crank, 85.5 mm bore (EMPI)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1971–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Beetle \/ Super Beetle 1600 (dual port)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSame Type 1 1600 set (311 198 069 B)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1968–1971\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Bus with Type 1 1600\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSame Type 1 1600 set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1972–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBus with Type 4 engine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDoes not fit — see JP-8109-0 \/ Type 4 sets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1200 \/ 1300 \/ 1500 engines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDoes not fit without case and head machining\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEMPI's fitment list for this set is truncated after the Type 3 entries. 85.5 x 69 mm is the factory 1600cc Type 1 size used across Beetle, Ghia, Type 3 and Bus. EMPI's description lists the cylinder spigots as 94 mm upper and 90 mm lower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMAHLE, packed by JP Group (EMPI)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP-8108-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW OE number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e311 198 069 B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8110701412\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e707924524437\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBore x stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e85.5 mm x 69 mm (1584cc, \"1600\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCylinder spigot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e94 mm upper \/ 90 mm lower (EMPI)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSet of 4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold as\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 30 lb (estimate, not yet measured)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 cylinders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 pistons with piston rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrist pins and clips (as packed by MAHLE)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCylinder base and head gaskets \/ shims\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnecting rods or bushings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembly lube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorn pistons and cylinders show up as blue smoke, oil use, low compression and blow-by. On an air-cooled VW the cylinders are separate, so a top-end rebuild replaces all four with a matched set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMAHLE is an original-equipment supplier for VW pistons, and this is the stock 1600 size, so no case or head machining is needed on a 1600 engine. JP Group is a Danish parts supplier that packs engine internals from the big German makers (MAHLE, KS \/ Kolbenschmidt) for classic VW engines, sold in the US through EMPI. Washburn's Metal in Orange, CA lists each one with its VW OE number and JP reference so you can match it to your engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck deck height and use the correct cylinder base shims to set compression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGap and orient the rings per MAHLE instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit wrist-pin clips with the gap away from the slot and check both clips on every piston.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTorque the heads in stages to the VW spec and break in the engine as MAHLE advises.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit my 1972 Super Beetle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is the standard 1600 dual-port Type 1 size (85.5 x 69 mm).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my 1975 Bus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. 1972–1979 Buses use the Type 4 engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as VW 311 198 069 B?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. EMPI lists JP-8108-0 as OE 311 198 069 B.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to machine my case?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot for a 1600 engine. 1200–1500 cases need machining for 85.5 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre rings included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, MAHLE sets come with rings, pins and clips.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it new?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, new MAHLE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engine\"\u003eEngine Parts \u0026amp; Performance\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-karmann-ghia\"\u003eVW Karmann Ghia Parts\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-type-3\"\u003eVW Type 3 Parts\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle Parts\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll VW Air-Cooled Parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wm-legal\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003eVolkswagen® and model names are trademarks of Volkswagen AG. Washburn's Metal is not affiliated with or endorsed by Volkswagen. Part numbers are for reference only.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e\u003cb\u003eCalifornia Prop 65 Warning:\u003c\/b\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information, visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\/\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JP Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67100875161715,"sku":"JP-8108-0","price":345.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/8110701412.jpg?v=1793698921","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/mahle-piston-cylinder-set-85-5mm-1600cc-vw-type-1-311198069b-jp-8108-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}