{"product_id":"empi-oil-change-gasket-kit-vw-air-cooled-type-1-type-2-type-3-beetle-bus-ghia-00-9909-b","title":"EMPI Oil Change Gasket Kit — Complete Service Set | VW Type 1, 2, 3 Air-Cooled (00-9909-B)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEMPI Oil Change Gasket Kit - VW Air-Cooled Type 1 \/ Type 2 \/ Type 3\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 00-9909-B | \u003cstrong\u003eAlternative P\/N:\u003c\/strong\u003e 113-198-031 | \u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 707924343588 | \u003cstrong\u003eSold:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most-used gasket kit in the air-cooled world. Every Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 oil change needs fresh gaskets to seal properly — reusing an old, compressed strainer plate gasket is the fastest way to leave a puddle in your driveway. This complete EMPI Oil Change Gasket Kit gives you everything required for a clean, leak-free oil service in one inexpensive package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOil strainer plate gasket (top — case to plate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOil strainer cover gasket (bottom — plate to cover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrain plug sealing washer \/ crush washer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrainer screen retainer hardware sealing components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngine Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVW 1200cc, 1300cc, 1500cc, and 1600cc air-cooled (single port and dual port)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll Type 1, Type 2 (upright), and Type 3 air-cooled engines using the standard sump-style oil strainer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVehicle Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1949-1979 VW Beetle \/ Super Beetle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1950-1971 VW Type 2 Bus \/ Transporter \/ Kombi (upright engines)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1956-1974 Karmann Ghia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1962-1973 VW Type 3 Notchback \/ Squareback \/ Fastback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1973-1974 VW Thing (Type 181)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You Need This Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe factory paper gaskets compress significantly the first time they're torqued. Once they've been compressed and heat-cycled, they will not seal properly a second time — and the failure mode is a slow oil leak from the bottom of the engine that's a pain to track down. Every oil change should include fresh gaskets. At a few dollars each, there's no reason to skip them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlways replace both strainer gaskets together.\u003c\/strong\u003e Don't reuse one and replace the other.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall gaskets dry — no sealant or RTV is required or recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean both sealing surfaces thoroughly before installation. Old gasket residue is a common cause of leaks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTorque the strainer plate nuts to factory spec — over-tightening will crush the gasket and cause leaks rather than prevent them. Recommended: 5 ft-lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace the drain plug crush washer every time. It's a single-use part.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaintenance Recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAir-cooled VW engines should have their oil changed every 3,000 miles. Keep a few of these kits in the shop or garage so you're never tempted to skip them at service time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ California Prop 65 Warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information, visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.P65Warnings.ca.gov\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e. All parts legal for use on pre-pollution controlled vehicles only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44936582791283,"sku":"00-9909-B","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/00-9909-B.jpg?v=1778171388","url":"https:\/\/shop.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-oil-change-gasket-kit-vw-air-cooled-type-1-type-2-type-3-beetle-bus-ghia-00-9909-b","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}