EMPI Hoover Bit Doghouse Oil Cooler Sealing Tin | VW Type 1 1971–1977 | 20ga Satin Black (00-3559-0) mod-fits-buggy VW Thing (Type 181): 12V

VW Thing (Type 181): 12V systems

VW Type 1: Beetle

Collar Length: 4 1/4" (extended for Thing-specific torsion housing)

This high-capacity pump uses 32mm gears for superior oil pressure and volume over standard factory units

While traditional "off-road" solid mounts are often bulky and heavy

EMPI Hoover Bit Doghouse Oil Cooler Sealing Tin | VW Type 1 1971–1977 | 20ga Satin Black (00-3559-0) mod-fits-buggy VW Thing (Type 181): 12VEMPI "Hoover Bit" Doghouse Oil Cooler Sealing Tin 20ga Satin Black EMPI redesigned this critical piece of engine tin using SolidWorks CAD, adding a wider lip for an improved seal. Frequently overlooked and omitted during engine builds, the "Hoover Bit" bolts directly to the rear of the doghouse oil cooler. A missing Hoover Bit results in a less effective cooling system, leading to poor performance and engine longevity issues. Vehicle Fitment VW