111-101-483 VW 25hp & 36hp Valve Cover Gasket - Early Beetle Bus

Valve Cover Gasket (25hp / 36hp) – 111-101-483

The 111-101-483 is an essential maintenance item for owners of "split-window" and early "oval-window" Volkswagens. Because early air-cooled engines rely on a secure seal to maintain internal oil pressure and cooling efficiency, a leaking valve cover gasket can lead to messy engine bays and potential overheating.

This gasket is precision-cut to match the unique footprint of the early 25hp and 36hp heads. Unlike later gaskets, these are slightly smaller and have a different profile. They are designed to be used with the original "clip-on" style valve covers and provide the necessary cushion to prevent metal-to-metal contact while sealing the valvetrain area.

Detailed Vehicle Compatibility

VW Beetle:

• 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960

VW Transporter:

• 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960

VW Karmann Ghia:

• 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960

Porsche 356:

• 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955

Porsche 356A:

• 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959

Product Highlights & Features

• Traditional Cork Material: Offers the best sealing properties for vintage stamped-steel covers by filling in imperfections along the sealing surface.

• OEM Fitment: Matches the original Volkswagen and Porsche factory dimensions for early-style cylinder heads.

• Leak Prevention: Critical for keeping the pushrod tubes and lower engine area free of oil saturation.

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: 111-101-483

• Application: 25hp & 36hp Upright Engines

• Material: Compressed Cork

• Unit of Sale: Sold Individually

Installation & Maintenance Tips

• Clean Surfaces: Before installing the new gasket, ensure both the cylinder head and the valve cover surfaces are completely free of old gasket material and oil residue.

• No Sealer Required: In most cases, these gaskets should be installed "dry." If you have persistent leaks, a very thin smear of high-tack gasket sealant on the cover side only can help keep the gasket in place during installation.

• Regular Replacement: It is a best practice to replace these gaskets every time you remove the valve covers for a valve adjustment (typically every 3,000 miles).

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