Hastings Ring Set — 85.5mm, 2×2×5 Chrome | VW Type 1 1600cc Stock Bore (98-1236-B)

Hastings piston ring set for 85.5 mm bore VW air-cooled engines. Chrome compression rings — Hastings' upgrade material for longer life, better wear resistance, and reduced break-in time compared to cast iron. Complete set for a 4-cylinder engine.

Application

• 85.5 mm bore — stock 1600cc VW Type 1 (Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Bus, Thing) and Type 2
• The most common stock displacement bore for air-cooled VWs from 1970 onward
• Pair with matching 85.5 mm pistons during a rebuild

Ring Stack — read before ordering

Hastings rings are specified by their groove widths in millimeters, in the order top compression / second compression / oil control:

• Top compression: 2 mm
• Second compression: 2 mm
• Oil control: 5 mm
• Material: Chrome compression rings

Confirm the ring groove widths cut into your pistons match this stack before ordering. Mismatched ring stacks will not seat properly.

Specifications

• EMPI Part #: 98-1236-B
• Set covers 4 cylinders (one complete engine)

About Hastings

Hastings has been making piston rings in the United States since 1915. Their cast iron and chrome ring sets are a long-standing standard for air-cooled VW engine rebuilds — known for consistent quality and tight gap tolerances out of the box.