Restore power and performance to your aircooled VW engine with this replacement 85.5mm barrel and piston kit, designed for all 1600cc Type 1-based engines. This good quality kit features cast pistons and is suitable for a wide range of classic Volkswagen models including Beetles, Karmann Ghias, Splitscreen and Baywindow Buses, Type 3s, Trekkers, and Buggies.
This complete kit includes 4 barrels, 4 pistons, 4 gudgeon pins, 8 circlips, and a full set of piston rings, offering everything you need to replace worn or damaged top-end components. Precision-machined to match factory specs, this kit is ideal for stock rebuilds and restoration projects where reliability and value are key.
Specifications:
Piston Size: 85.5mm
Engine Size: 1600cc
Piston Type: Cast aluminium
Includes:
• 4 x Barrels
• 4 x Pistons
• 4 x Gudgeon Pins
• 8 x Circlips
• Full set of Piston RingsQuality: Good quality aftermarket
Quantity: Full set for one engine
Applications:
VW Beetle: 1968 – 1979
VW Splitscreen Bus: 1963 – 1967 (when fitted with 1600cc engine)
VW Baywindow Bus: 1968 – 1979
VW Karmann Ghia: 1968 – 1974
VW Type 3: 1968 – 1973
VW Trekker / Type 181: 1968 – 1983
VW Buggy & Baja: 1968 – 1979