1600cc Barrel And Piston Kit - 85.5mm Bore Type 1 Engines

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 Rings

• Quality: 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