{"product_id":"heater-channel-kit-black-bagged-3-pcs","title":"EMPI Heater Channel Kit — 3-Piece Black Gasket Set | VW Type 1 Engine (00-8948-B)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSeal the gap between your heater boxes and engine case with the \u003cb\u003eEMPI Heater Channel Kit\u003c\/b\u003e. This 3-piece black gasket set is the finishing touch for controlling engine bay heat, ensuring your cooling system operates at peak efficiency while preventing heat bleed and air leaks that can rob performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're restoring a stock Beetle, dialing in a high-performance build, or just freshening up worn heater box seals, this kit delivers the precise fit and durable seal your air-cooled VW engine demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose the EMPI Heater Channel Kit?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eComplete 3-Piece Set:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes all three heater channel seals needed for a full engine bay installation—no cutting, no guessing, no ordering extras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeat-Resistant Construction:\u003c\/b\u003e Engineered to withstand the extreme temperatures of the heater box and exhaust interface without degrading or cracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDirect OEM Replacement:\u003c\/b\u003e Factory-style fitment designed to seal the gap between the heater boxes and engine case—bolt-on installation with zero modifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrevents Heat Bleed:\u003c\/b\u003e Seals air leaks that allow hot exhaust gases to escape into the engine compartment, improving cooling efficiency and preventing overheating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlack Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Clean, low-profile appearance that blends with factory engine tin and heater boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 00-8948-B\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eColor:\u003c\/b\u003e Black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSold As:\u003c\/b\u003e 3-Piece Kit (Complete Set)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUPC:\u003c\/b\u003e 707924436723\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeetle (Type 1):\u003c\/b\u003e 1961–1979 (all Type 1 air-cooled engines with heater boxes)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKarmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e 1961–1974\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eType 3:\u003c\/b\u003e 1962–1973 (upright engine applications)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Thing:\u003c\/b\u003e 1973–1974\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstallation Tips\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClean the Mating Surfaces:\u003c\/b\u003e Remove all old gasket material, carbon buildup, and debris from both the heater box and engine case surfaces before installing the new channels—contamination will prevent a proper seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCheck Heater Box Condition:\u003c\/b\u003e Inspect your heater boxes for cracks, warping, or excessive corrosion before sealing. A damaged heater box won't seal properly regardless of gasket condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTorque Hardware Evenly:\u003c\/b\u003e Tighten heater box mounting hardware in a crisscross pattern to factory torque spec to ensure even pressure across the channel seals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReplace During Heater Box Service:\u003c\/b\u003e Always replace heater channels when removing heater boxes for service or exhaust work—reusing old channels leads to leaks and poor sealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWARNING:\u003c\/b\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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.P65Warnings.ca.gov\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e. All parts legal for use on pre-pollution controlled vehicles only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefreshing your cooling system or engine tin? Browse the rest of our VW catalog: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engine-tin-components\"\u003eEngine Tin \u0026amp; Components\u003c\/a\u003e for shrouds, fan housings, and seal trays, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/oil-cooling\"\u003eOil Cooling \u0026amp; Components\u003c\/a\u003e for coolers, thermostats, and hoses, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/washburn-originals\"\u003eThe Washburn's Signature Series\u003c\/a\u003e for our full line of original VW restoration solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45023708414067,"sku":"00-8948-B","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/00-8948-B-scaled.jpg?v=1779325485","url":"https:\/\/shop.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/heater-channel-kit-black-bagged-3-pcs","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}