German Cork Valve Cover Gaskets — All Air-Cooled VW Engines (Pair)

German Cork Valve Cover Gaskets | Air-Cooled VW

Ensure a leak-free seal and maintain that classic engine bay aesthetic with our Premium German Cork Valve Cover Gaskets. Specifically designed for the air-cooled enthusiast, these gaskets offer the ideal balance of compressibility and durability that modern rubber alternatives often miss.

Crafted in Germany, these gaskets utilize high-density cork to provide a superior seal against the cylinder head, preventing the common oil seeps that plague vintage engines. Whether you are performing a routine valve adjustment or a full engine rebuild, these are the reliable choice for your air-cooled powerplant.

Product Highlights

• Authentic German Quality: Manufactured to original specifications for a perfect fit.

• High-Density Cork: Resilient material that conforms to the minor imperfections of vintage valve covers.

• Leak Protection: Engineered to withstand the heat cycles of air-cooled engines without hardening prematurely.

• Sold as a Pair: Includes two (2) gaskets to cover both banks of your engine.

Fitment & Applications

These gaskets are compatible with the vast majority of Volkswagens utilizing the air-cooled Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 engine platforms:

• VW Beetle: 1946–1979 (All models & engine displacements)

• VW Super Beetle: 1971–1979

• VW Karmann Ghia: 1956–1974

• VW Bus / Transporter / Type 2: 1950–1971 (1100cc through 1600cc engines)

• VW Type 3 (Fastback, Squareback, Notchback): 1961–1973

• VW Thing (Type 181): 1973–1974

Note: These are designed for stock-style "bale-clip" valve covers. If you are running aftermarket bolt-on covers, please verify compatibility before ordering.