{"product_id":"empi-clutch-pilot-bearing-air-cooled-vw-type-1-2-3-ghia-thing-98-1272-b","title":"EMPI Clutch Pilot Bearing | Air-Cooled VW Type 1, 2, 3, Ghia \u0026 Thing (98-1272-B)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe pilot bearing supports the tip of the input shaft in the end of the crankshaft (gland nut). It's a few dollars, it goes in during every clutch job, and a worn one causes noise and hard shifting — never reuse the old one. This is the EMPI pilot bearing (98-1272-B) for air-cooled VW.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClutch pilot bearing (needle bearing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports the transmission input shaft in the gland nut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace during every clutch service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfirmed fitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Air-cooled VW Type 1 (Beetle), Type 2 (Bus), Type 3, Karmann Ghia and Thing using the gland-nut pilot bearing. Verify against your crankshaft\/gland-nut setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClutch pilot bearing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e707924512687\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.1 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoxed Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 x 2 x 1 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions \u0026amp; Answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to replace this with my clutch?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — it's standard practice to fit a new pilot bearing during any clutch job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the part number?\u003c\/strong\u003e EMPI 98-1272-B.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre you an authorized dealer?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — Washburn's Metal is an authorized EMPI dealer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ WARNING (California Prop 65):\u003c\/strong\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 go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. All parts legal for use on pre-pollution controlled vehicles only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45064113291379,"sku":"98-1272-B","price":4.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/98-1272-B.jpg?v=1780448469","url":"https:\/\/shop.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-clutch-pilot-bearing-air-cooled-vw-type-1-2-3-ghia-thing-98-1272-b","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}