1200cc-1600cc Standard Main Bearing Set
1200cc-1600cc Standard Main Bearing Set

Fits & Compatibility

1200cc-1600cc air cooled engines. Beetle (Type I) 1961-1978, Bus (Type II) 1960-1971, Karmann Ghia 1961-1974, Super Beetle 1971-1979, Type III 1966-1973, Thing 1973-1974
Year Model Engine
1955 Ghia 1200
1955 Standard Beetle 1200
1956 Ghia 1200
1956 Standard Beetle 1200
1957 Bus 1200
1957 Ghia 1200
1957 Standard Beetle 1200
1958 Bus 1200
1958 Ghia 1200
1958 Standard Beetle 1200
1959 Bus 1200
1959 Ghia 1200
1959 Standard Beetle 1200
1960 Bus 1200
1960 Ghia 1200
1960 Standard Beetle 1200
1961 Bus 1200
1961 Ghia 1200
1961 Standard Beetle 1200
1962 Bus 1200
1962 Ghia 1200
1962 Standard Beetle 1200
1963 Bus 1500
1963 Ghia 1200
1963 Standard Beetle 1200
1964 Bus 1500
1964 Ghia 1200
1964 Standard Beetle 1200
1965 Bus 1500
1965 Ghia 1200
1965 Standard Beetle 1200
1966 Bus 1500
1966 Ghia 1300
1966 Standard Beetle 1300
1966 Type III 1600
1967 Bus 1500
1967 Ghia 1500
1967 Standard Beetle 1500
1967 Type III 1600
1968 Bus 1600
1968 Ghia 1500
1968 Standard Beetle 1500
1968 Type III 1600
1969 Bus 1600
1969 Ghia 1500
1969 Standard Beetle 1500
1969 Type III 1600
1970 Bus 1600
1970 Ghia 1500
1970 Standard Beetle 1500
1970 Type III 1600
1971 Bus 1600
1971 Ghia 1600
1971 Standard Beetle 1600
1971 Super Beetle 1600
1971 Type III 1600
1972 Ghia 1600
1972 Standard Beetle 1600
1972 Super Beetle 1600
1972 Type III 1600
1973 Ghia 1600
1973 Standard Beetle 1600
1973 Super Beetle 1600
1973 Thing 1600
1973 Type III 1600
1974 Ghia 1600
1974 Standard Beetle 1600
1974 Super Beetle 1600
1974 Thing 1600
1975 Standard Beetle 1600
1975 Super Beetle 1600 FI
1976 Standard Beetle 1600
1976 Super Beetle 1600 FI
1977 Standard Beetle 1600
1977 Super Beetle 1600 FI
1978 Super Beetle 1600 FI
1979 Super Beetle 1600 FI

1200cc-1600cc Standard Main Bearing Set

Main Bearing Set: 1200-1600cc 61-79 - Standard Size

$119.95

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(see DIY Tip Below)

LubroMoly MoS2 Assembly Lube

(+$14.95)
LubroMoly MoS2 Assembly Lube

In stock. Usually ships within one business day.

Refundable Core Charge

If a product you are purchasing has a core charge you will see it in your shopping cart under the product.

A core charge is a little like a bottle deposit. You pay a core charge when you buy a rebuildable product, and get your money back when you return the core.

Cores are the used parts that may be returned when purchasing rebuildable parts. New, used, and remanufactured products may have a core charge. We send cores to our rebuilders to create a remanufactured part. Having a core charge on most rebuildable parts helps us keep our prices low, is a great way to recycle, and ensures there is product available for the next customer. If a core deposit is shown, this charge will be added to your total at the time of sale but is refundable upon the return of your rebuildable original part. Cores are valuable to us; we need them back on a timely basis to be rebuilt so we have product to sell to the next customers. (See core return policy under warranties and return for more info)

If you have any concerns or questions about the core charge or shipping charges, please call us at 586.757.2300.

part number: 1581

VW main bearing set. The main bearings hold the crankshaft in place within the engine block, and wear out over time. A lot of cold starts and driving farther between oil changes causes even more wear. Change these if you are removing the rods and pistons; its cheap insurance against a major rebuild later.

Condition: New

Warranty

All products carry a 100 day warranty. Engines, cylinder heads, and injection pumps carry an extended 12 month warranty. See our warranty page for details.
Do-it-Yourself Tip

These VW main bearing sets do not include the thrust washers. For these engines you will need a set of the thrust washers shown below. And use a high quality assembly lube to be sure your engine is well protected during its first startup.
Fits & Compatibility
1200cc-1600cc air cooled engines. Beetle (Type I) 1961-1978, Bus (Type II) 1960-1971, Karmann Ghia 1961-1974, Super Beetle 1971-1979, Type III 1966-1973, Thing 1973-1974
Year Model Engine
1955 Ghia 1200
1955 Standard Beetle 1200
1956 Ghia 1200
1956 Standard Beetle 1200
1957 Bus 1200
1957 Ghia 1200
1957 Standard Beetle 1200
1958 Bus 1200
1958 Ghia 1200
1958 Standard Beetle 1200
1959 Bus 1200
1959 Ghia 1200
1959 Standard Beetle 1200
1960 Bus 1200
1960 Ghia 1200
1960 Standard Beetle 1200
1961 Bus 1200
1961 Ghia 1200
1961 Standard Beetle 1200
1962 Bus 1200
1962 Ghia 1200
1962 Standard Beetle 1200
1963 Bus 1500
1963 Ghia 1200
1963 Standard Beetle 1200
1964 Bus 1500
1964 Ghia 1200
1964 Standard Beetle 1200
1965 Bus 1500
1965 Ghia 1200
1965 Standard Beetle 1200
1966 Bus 1500
1966 Ghia 1300
1966 Standard Beetle 1300
1966 Type III 1600
1967 Bus 1500
1967 Ghia 1500
1967 Standard Beetle 1500
1967 Type III 1600
1968 Bus 1600
1968 Ghia 1500
1968 Standard Beetle 1500
1968 Type III 1600
1969 Bus 1600
1969 Ghia 1500
1969 Standard Beetle 1500
1969 Type III 1600
1970 Bus 1600
1970 Ghia 1500
1970 Standard Beetle 1500
1970 Type III 1600
1971 Bus 1600
1971 Ghia 1600
1971 Standard Beetle 1600
1971 Super Beetle 1600
1971 Type III 1600
1972 Ghia 1600
1972 Standard Beetle 1600
1972 Super Beetle 1600
1972 Type III 1600
1973 Ghia 1600
1973 Standard Beetle 1600
1973 Super Beetle 1600
1973 Thing 1600
1973 Type III 1600
1974 Ghia 1600
1974 Standard Beetle 1600
1974 Super Beetle 1600
1974 Thing 1600
1975 Standard Beetle 1600
1975 Super Beetle 1600 FI
1976 Standard Beetle 1600
1976 Super Beetle 1600 FI
1977 Standard Beetle 1600
1977 Super Beetle 1600 FI
1978 Super Beetle 1600 FI
1979 Super Beetle 1600 FI

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(See DIY Tip above)

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