Beetle J Tube Bundle Kit - Type 1 Engines (All Aircooled Type 1 Models Except Type 3)

Exhaust to Cylinder Head Gasket for 1200-1600cc Type 1 Aircooled Engines

Ensure a secure and leak-free connection between the exhaust and cylinder head with this high-quality gasket, designed specifically for 1200-1600cc Type 1 aircooled engines as well as Type 25 or T3 Waterboxer engines. This gasket is essential for maintaining optimal engine performance by preventing exhaust leaks, which can lead to loss of power and increased emissions.

High-Quality Construction:

Crafted from durable materials, this gasket provides a reliable seal that can withstand the high temperatures and pressures associated with the exhaust system. Its design ensures a perfect fit, contributing to the overall efficiency and performance of your engine.

Product Details:

• Quality: Good quality, ensuring reliable sealing and long-lasting performance.
• Quantity: Sold individually; 4 gaskets are required per engine.
• Fitment: Designed to fit between the exhaust and the cylinder head.

Applications:

This gasket is compatible with a wide range of classic Volkswagen models, including:

• Volkswagen Beetle (1949 – 1979): Ensures a proper seal between the exhaust and cylinder head, critical for engine performance.
• Volkswagen Splitscreen Van (1950 – 1967): Maintains the integrity of the exhaust system in your classic van.
• Volkswagen Baywindow Van (1968 – 1979): Provides a reliable seal for the exhaust system, preventing leaks and ensuring smooth operation.
• Volkswagen Type 25 or T3 (1979 – 1992): Suitable for Waterboxer engines, offering a perfect fit and reliable performance.
• Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (1955 – 1974): Essential for maintaining the exhaust system in your classic Ghia.
• Volkswagen Type 3 (1961 – 1973): Ensures proper sealing of the exhaust system, contributing to the overall performance of your vehicle.
• Volkswagen Trekker (1968 – 1983): Ideal for maintaining the exhaust integrity in both on-road and off-road conditions.
• Volkswagen Buggy + Baja (1949 – 1979): Perfect for custom builds and ensuring reliable exhaust performance in extreme conditions.

Why Choose Our Exhaust to Cylinder Head Gasket?

• Durable and Reliable: Made from high-quality materials to withstand the harsh conditions of the exhaust system.
• Precision Fit: Engineered to meet original specifications, ensuring a secure and leak-free connection.
• Essential Component: Critical for preventing exhaust leaks, maintaining engine performance, and ensuring efficient operation.

Whether you`re restoring a classic Volkswagen or performing routine maintenance, this exhaust to cylinder head gasket is an essential component for ensuring your engine runs smoothly and efficiently.

This 35mm internal diameter clamp is a high-quality reproduction designed for securing tailpipes to the standard exhaust system on VW Beetles and Karmann Ghias. Additionally, it is widely used to mount heat exchangers to the exhaust system across several classic VW aircooled models, including the Type 3, Baywindow Bus, Splitscreen, and VW Trekker.

Manufactured to OEM-style dimensions, this clamp offers a snug and reliable fit, ensuring a gas-tight seal and secure connection. It’s a vital part for both exhaust performance and heater system integrity.

Whether you`re doing a full restoration or just replacing a leaky clamp, this durable metal bracket ensures long-lasting performance and ease of installation.

Fitting Details:

• Internal Diameter: 35mm

• Sold Individually – one required per joint

• Material: Steel with plated finish (reproduction quality)

Common Uses:

• Tailpipe to silencer box on standard exhausts

• Heat exchanger to muffler/exhaust connection

Applications:

• VW Beetle: 1955–1979

• VW Karmann Ghia: 1960–1974

• VW Splitscreen Bus: 1955–1967

• VW Baywindow Bus: 1968–1979

• VW Type 3: 1961–1973

• VW Trekker / Type 181: 1968–1983

• VW Buggy & Baja: 1955–1979 (based on Beetle engines)

Replace rusty, damaged or restrictive heat exchangers with these 35mm exhaust J-tubes. Designed for Type 1 based aircooled engines, J-tubes offer a simple and lightweight alternative to standard heater boxes, improving exhaust flow while reducing weight and cost.

By removing the heat exchangers and fitting J-tubes, exhaust gases flow directly from the cylinder heads to the exhaust system without passing through heater boxes. This makes them a popular choice for performance engines, summer vehicles, off-road cars and vehicles where cabin heating is no longer required.

Manufactured from steel and supplied with a protective black transport coating. Please note the black finish is not heat-resistant paint and should be removed and replaced with a quality high-temperature exhaust coating before use to maximise service life.

The exhaust flanges are adjustable and may require alignment during installation.

Quantity:

• Supplied as a pair

Tube Diameter:

• 35mm

Fitment:

Aircooled VW Beetle Standard / 1302 / 1303:
1200, 1300, 1500 & 1600 Type 1 engines (1961-1979)

Aircooled VW Karmann Ghia:
1200, 1300, 1500 & 1600 models (1961-1974)

Aircooled VW Splitscreen Bus (T1):
1500 & 1600 models (1963-1967)

Aircooled VW Baywindow Bus (T2):
1600 models (1968-1979)

Aircooled VW Trekker / Type 181:
1500 & 1600 models (1968-1983)

VW Buggy & Baja:
All Type 1 engine applications

Important Information:

• Replaces original heat exchangers
• Vehicle heating will be lost once fitted
• Suitable for standard and performance exhaust systems using J-tubes
• Flanges may require alignment before installation
• Protective black coating is not high-temperature paint

Additional Information:

• Lightweight alternative to heater boxes
• Improved exhaust flow compared with damaged heat exchangers
• Popular for performance and off-road applications
• Painted steel construction

Recommended Additional Parts:

• Exhaust fitting kit
• Cylinder head exhaust gaskets
• Exhaust clamps
• High-temperature exhaust paint
• Performance muffler or header system