{"product_id":"empi-clutch-release-bearing-guide-sleeve-vw-type-1-2-3-ghia-1971-later-98-1420-b","title":"EMPI Clutch Release Bearing Guide Sleeve | VW Type 1, 2, 3 \u0026 Ghia 1971-Later (98-1420-B)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe guide sleeve is the tube the release bearing slides on at the front of the transmission. A worn or scored sleeve makes the clutch grab, drag, or chatter even with a fresh bearing — so it's worth replacing during a clutch job. This is the EMPI guide sleeve (98-1420-B) for late air-cooled VW.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClutch release-bearing guide sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth surface for consistent bearing travel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace alongside the throw-out bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOE interchange 113-141-181B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfirmed fitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e VW Type 1 (Beetle) 1971–1979, Type 2 (Bus) 1971–1979, Type 3 1971–1973, Karmann Ghia 1971–1974 — the late-style transmission front cover.\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 release-bearing guide sleeve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOE Interchange\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e113-141-181B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e707924370669\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\u003e6 x 5 x 2 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 this with a new bearing?\u003c\/strong\u003e If the old sleeve is scored or worn, yes — a bad sleeve will ruin clutch feel even with a new bearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the part number?\u003c\/strong\u003e EMPI 98-1420-B (OE interchange 113-141-181B).\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":45064116142195,"sku":"98-1420-B","price":6.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/98-1420-B.jpg?v=1780448445","url":"https:\/\/shop.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-clutch-release-bearing-guide-sleeve-vw-type-1-2-3-ghia-1971-later-98-1420-b","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}