1960-1979 Beetle Bus Ghia Chrome Valve Cover Bail Wire Pair 043101487 - OEM Number(s) (043-101-487)
Secure your Air Cooled Volkswagen valve covers and stop oil leaks correctly with this chrome plated valve cover bail wire pair — manufactured to keep a tight factory fit on OE style valve covers.
The valve cover bail wire is the retention clip that holds the valve cover firmly against the gasket and the engine case — and a bent, broken, or missing bail wire is one of the most common causes of oil seepage on an Air Cooled VW engine. This chrome plated reproduction bail wire pair is manufactured to factory specifications from durable formed metal to restore the correct tight fit and factory function that stops oil leaks at the valve cover.
Sold as a pair — two bail wires included for both valve covers in one purchase.
Fits the Following Volkswagen Models:
- 1961–1977 Volkswagen Beetle Standard — 1200cc and 1600cc
- 1971–1979 Volkswagen Beetle Super — 1200cc and 1600cc
- 1960–1971 Volkswagen Bus — 1200cc and 1600cc
- 1961–1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia — 1200cc and 1600cc
- 1973–1974 Volkswagen Thing — 1200cc and 1600cc
- 1962–1973 Volkswagen Type 3 — 1200cc and 1600cc
Features / Benefits:
- Reproduction chrome plated valve cover bail wire pair for Air Cooled VW
- Holds OE style valve covers firmly in place to prevent oil seepage
- Manufactured to factory specifications from durable formed metal
- Restores correct tight factory fit and function at valve cover location
- Direct replacement for bent, broken, or missing original bail wires
- Sold as a pair — two bail wires for both valve covers
- VW reference part number: 043101487
Material / Finish:
Chrome plated formed metal construction for correct retention strength, corrosion resistance, and factory-correct appearance at the valve cover location.
Dimensions:
- Overall length: 262mm
- Inner length: 230mm
- Height: 73mm
- Wire diameter: 5mm
Because Details Matter:
A valve cover bail wire is the last line of defense against oil seepage at the valve cover — and a bent or missing original lets the cover lift under engine vibration and oil pressure, breaking the gasket seal every time. This chrome plated pair restores the correct retention force at both valve covers and keeps the engine running clean and dry the way the factory intended.
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Also known under these part numbers: (For reference only)
- 00-9089-0
- 043-101-487
- 707924335200