Main Bearing Set 1.50/.50mm/2.00mm, Silverline, Fits Air Cooled VW 1200-1600, EMPI 98-1495-S

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EMPI 98-1495-S Main Bearing Set 1.50/.50mm/2.00mm for Replacement for VW Air-Cooled Engines 1200cc-1600cc

  • High-quality main bearings for replacement for VW air-cooled engines 1200cc-1600cc with steel backing and aluminum face
  • Compatible with VW Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 engines from 1961 to 1992, including Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Bus, Type 3, and Thing models
  • Easy to install; case size: 1.50mm oversize (65.5mm), crank size: 0.50mm undersize (54.5mm), thrust size: 2.00mm oversize (2.50mm)
  • Manufactured by Silverline, an original equipment supplier, for OEM quality and durability
  • Prevents bearing wear and failure by providing strength, smoothness, and corrosion resistance


Are you looking for high-quality main bearings for your replacement for VW air-cooled engine? Look no further than the EMPI 98-1495-S main bearing set. This set includes five main bearings that are compatible with replacement for VW Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 engines from 1961 to 1992. These bearings are made of durable steel and have a silverline finish for corrosion resistance and smooth operation. The EMPI 98-1495-S main bearing set has the following specifications:

  • Case size: 1.50mm oversize (65.5mm)
  • Crank size: 0.50mm undersize (54.5mm)
  • Thrust size: 2.00mm oversize (2.50mm)

The EMPI 98-1495-S main bearing set is designed to fit the following replacement for VW models:

  • Beetle 1961-1979
  • Karmann Ghia 1961-1974
  • Bus 1961-1968
  • Type 3 1962-1973
  • Thing 1973-1974

The EMPI 98-1495-S main bearing set is easy to install and align the bearings with the case. You will need to use the appropriate shims to adjust the gap between the main bearing. The EMPI 98-1495-S main bearing set is a great choice for restoring or upgrading your replacement for VW air-cooled engine. Order yours today and enjoy the performance and reliability of EMPI products.

What makes the EMPI 98-1495-S main bearing set different from other main bearings?

The EMPI 98-1495-S main bearing set is manufactured in Mexico by Silverline - an Original Equipment Supplier. Top engine builders will tell you that all aluminum center main bearings can cause increased bearing wear or premature failure and will eventually pound-out the center main web of the engine case due to the bearing’s softer construction. The cure…new Silverline Engine bearings - with STEEL Backing and an Aluminum Face. OEM Quality Main Bearings with STEEL Backing. These bearings offer the best of both worlds: the strength and durability of steel and the smoothness and corrosion resistance of aluminum. The EMPI 98-1495-S main bearing set is the ultimate solution for your replacement for VW air-cooled engine.

Alt Part Number: 111 198 49560MX

EMPI Part Number: 98-1495-S

Main Brg. Set, 1.50mm/.50mm/2.00mm, 1200-1600cc

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