1960-1979 Valve Installation 32 Piece Kit 1200cc-1600cc
Complete your valve installation correctly on your 1960–1979 Air Cooled Volkswagen with this 32-piece valve installation kit — springs, retainers, and keepers for one full engine in one purchase.
When installing new valves on an Air Cooled VW engine the valve springs, retainers, and keepers should always be replaced at the same time. Reusing worn or fatigued springs and hardware alongside new valves defeats the purpose of the valve job and leaves the engine with mismatched components that wear unevenly and perform inconsistently. This complete 32-piece valve installation kit puts all the correct hardware in one package for a properly completed valve installation on 1200cc to 1600cc engines.
Includes 8 valve springs, 8 valve spring retainers, and 16 keepers — everything required for a complete 4-cylinder valve installation.
Fits the Following Volkswagen Models:
- 1961–1977 Volkswagen Beetle Standard — 1200cc to 1600cc
- 1971–1979 Volkswagen Beetle Super — 1200cc to 1600cc
- 1960–1971 Volkswagen Bus — 1200cc to 1600cc
- 1961–1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia — 1200cc to 1600cc
- 1973–1974 Volkswagen Thing — 1200cc to 1600cc
- 1962–1973 Volkswagen Type 3 — 1200cc to 1600cc
Features / Benefits:
- Complete 32-piece valve installation kit for 1960–1979 Air Cooled VW 1200cc to 1600cc
- Includes 8 valve springs, 8 valve spring retainers, and 16 keepers
- Complete hardware set for one full 4-cylinder engine valve installation
- Replace springs, retainers, and keepers every time new valves are installed
- Compatible with 1200cc to 1600cc Air Cooled VW engines
- Sold as a complete 32-piece kit
Material / Finish:
Metal valve spring, retainer, and keeper construction for correct valve train function and long-term durability in 1200cc to 1600cc Air Cooled VW engine service.
Dimensions:
- Retainer OD: 31mm
- Retainer ID: 10mm
- Retainer height: 11mm
Because Details Matter:
A valve job done with new valves and old springs is a valve job waiting to be done again. Fatigued springs lose tension, worn retainers crack, and reused keepers are a risk that no engine rebuild should take. This complete 32-piece kit puts every piece of valve hardware in your hands before the heads go back on — replace it all at once and know the valve train is correctly assembled from top to bottom.
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