{"product_id":"restored-vw-german-valve-covers-w-8-an-breather-bungs-tig-welded-powder-coated-pair","title":"German VW Valve Covers w\/ -8 AN Breather Bungs | Type 1 Air-Cooled | TIG Welded Pair (#E21)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eGerman VW Valve Covers with TIG-Welded -8 AN Breather Bungs — Type 1 Air-Cooled (Pair) | #E21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are original \u003cb\u003eGerman-stamped\u003c\/b\u003e Volkswagen valve covers, restored and modified with \u003cb\u003eTIG-welded -8 AN male breather bungs\u003c\/b\u003e and finished in \u003cb\u003esemi-gloss black powder coat\u003c\/b\u003e. Sold as a pair (left and right), they fit all VW \u003cb\u003eType 1 air-cooled engines\u003c\/b\u003e — the standard upright flat-four used in the Beetle, early Bus, Karmann Ghia, Type 3, and Thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original German covers use thicker, heavier-gauge steel than modern reproductions, so they resist the warping that causes the persistent oil leaks seen with cheap aftermarket covers. Adding -8 AN bungs lets you plumb the valve covers to a catch can — reducing crankcase pressure on high-displacement and high-compression builds and keeping your engine bay clean.\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 1961–1979 (all years)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Bus \/ Transporter:\u003c\/b\u003e 1950–1971 (Type 1 engine only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e 1956–1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 3 (Squareback \/ Fastback \/ Notchback):\u003c\/b\u003e 1962–1973\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Thing (Type 181):\u003c\/b\u003e 1973–1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDune buggies, sand rails, and kit cars\u003c\/b\u003e running Type 1 engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWill NOT fit:\u003c\/b\u003e Type 4 engines (1972+ Bus, 411, 412, Porsche 914). Type 4 valve covers have different geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Washburn's Metal?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe start with genuine German cores, inspect each one for dents and structural integrity, and reject any that can't be brought back to spec. The result is a heavier-gauge cover that holds its shape under repeated heat cycles — the root cause of oil leaks that thinner reproductions can't solve.\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\u003eGerman-Stamped Steel:\u003c\/b\u003e Thicker, heavier gauge that resists warping and stops recurring oil leaks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTIG-Welded -8 AN Bungs:\u003c\/b\u003e The standard size for catch-can plumbing on high-displacement (1776cc+) and high-compression engines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDurable Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Media-blasted, then semi-gloss black powder coated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReady to Install:\u003c\/b\u003e Cleaned, fabricated, coated, and ready to bolt on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComplete Pair:\u003c\/b\u003e Left and right included.\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\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Restored OEM, German-stamped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Semi-gloss black powder coat (media-blasted before coating)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFabrication:\u003c\/b\u003e TIG-welded steel -8 AN male bungs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/b\u003e Pair (left + right)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e #E21\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRecommended Gasket:\u003c\/b\u003e Washburn's #E22 German cork valve cover gaskets (sold separately)\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\u003eWill these fit a stock engine, or do I need a high-performance build?\u003c\/b\u003e They fit any stock or modified Type 1 engine. The breather bungs are useful on stock engines too, but they're essential on 1776cc+ builds where blow-by exceeds what the stock breather can handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWill these fit a Type 4 engine (1972+ Bus, 411, 412, Porsche 914)?\u003c\/b\u003e No. Type 4 engines have a different valve cover design. These are Type 1 only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDo I need to use both bungs?\u003c\/b\u003e No. You can use one as a breather and cap the other, or route both to a single catch can. Most builders use both for symmetric flow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat's the difference between German-stamped and reproduction covers?\u003c\/b\u003e German covers use noticeably thicker steel and hold their shape under repeated heat cycles. Reproductions are functional but warp more easily, which is why oil leaks reappear after a few thousand miles even with a new gasket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDo these come with hardware or gaskets?\u003c\/b\u003e No. Stock VW bail clips (the spring-steel hold-downs) and gaskets are sold separately. We recommend our #E22 German cork gaskets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAre they ready to install?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. Cleaned, fabricated, coated, and ready to bolt on.\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\u003eFinish your engine build with related parts: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engine-tin-components\"\u003eEngine Tin \u0026amp; Components\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engine\"\u003eEngine\u003c\/a\u003e, and browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/washburn-originals\"\u003eWashburn's Signature Series\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44482530902131,"sku":"#E21","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/91641EDC-26D1-4C35-974A-5FADE4ED795C.jpg?v=1774568814","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/restored-vw-german-valve-covers-w-8-an-breather-bungs-tig-welded-powder-coated-pair","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}