EMPI Rod Bearing Set — Standard, 1200–1600cc | VW Type 1 Air-Cooled (98-1575-B)

Fresh bearings are non-negotiable on any rebuild — reusing old rod bearings on a new crank is how you wipe a journal. This is a standard-size rod bearing set (98-1575-B) for 1200-1600cc Type 1 engines, a complete set of four for a standard-journal VW crankshaft.

Features

• Complete set of four rod bearings — everything to do all four rods at once
• Standard size — for an un-ground, standard-journal crankshaft
• For 1200-1600cc Type 1 engines
• The right move on every rebuild: never reuse old rod bearings on a fresh build

Fitment

CONFIRMED: VW Type 1 1200-1600cc — Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Type 3, Bus (T1/T2), Thing/181, Buggy, Baja — with a standard-size crankshaft rod journal. NOT CONFIRMED: ground/undersize cranks (those need the matching oversize bearing), Type 4 engines. Check your crank's journal size before ordering — if it's been turned, you need the matching undersize set, not standard.

Specifications

• Size: standard
• Application: 1200-1600cc Type 1, standard rod journal
• Quantity: set of 4
• Part Number: 98-1575-B | UPC: 707924371062
• Country of Origin: Brazil
• Shipping weight: 0.2 lb | Boxed: 4 x 3 x 1 in

Questions & Answers

Will these fit a 2276cc stroker? Yes, if the stroker crank uses standard-size rod journals — most VW-journal stroker cranks (like the 00-8182-0) do. Confirm your journal size.

What if my crank has been ground? Then you need the matching undersize bearing, not this standard set.

How many are in the set? Four — one per rod.

What's the part number? EMPI 98-1575-B (UPC 707924371062).

Are you an authorized dealer? Yes — Washburn's Metal is an authorized EMPI dealer.

How does it ship? Standard ground; no hazmat restriction.

Prop 65 Warning

WARNING: 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.