G2,T4 Crankshaft Main Bearings

This is a standard size crankshaft main bearing set with 360° oil holes, designed for engines that use separate thrust washers (rather than an integral thrust bearing). Ideal for petrol 4-cylinder VW engines where the crankcase has been machined to accept thrust washers.

Important: Check your case is machined for thrust washers before ordering.
Thrust washers required: 026198421 (sold separately).

Key Features

• Standard size main bearings

• 360° oil hole design (improved oiling vs 180° type)

• For thrust washer setups (uses separate thrust washers)

What’s in the box

• 4x 026-198-491 (Bearings 1, 2, 3 & 5)

• 1x 026-198-491/A (Bearing 4)

• Quantity: 1 set for 1 engine

Fitment Guide

Volkswagen Golf Mk2 (1987–1991)

• 1.6–1.8 Petrol

• Engine codes include: EV, EZ, EZA, GU, GX, GZ, HM, HV, RD, RP, RV, KR, RF, RG, RH, PL, PG, PH, PN, PB, PF, ABN

Volkswagen Caddy Mk1 (1987–1992)

• 1.6–1.8 Petrol

• Engine codes include: EW, HN, JH

Volkswagen Scirocco Mk2 (1987–1992)

• 1.6–1.8 Petrol

• Engine codes include: 2H, DX, EW, EX, JH, RE, KT, KR, PL, EWA

Volkswagen Corrado (1989–1995)

• 1.8–2.0 Petrol

• Engine codes include: KR, PG, 9A, 2E, ADY

Volkswagen Golf Mk1 Cabriolet (1987–1993)

• Engine codes include those shared with Scirocco/Caddy/Golf petrol ranges listed above

Volkswagen Transporter T4

• 2.0 Petrol – engine code AAC

Helpful Note (for your listing)

This 360° oil hole bearing set is typically chosen when you want maximum oil feed to the journals, especially on fresh builds. It’s only suitable where the engine uses thrust washers (026198421) and the case is correctly machined for them.