Mainshaft Seal for Old School VW Beetle 46 79 Ghia 56 74 and Type 2 Bus 50 79 Dune Buggy Transmission Seal 22 by 40 by 13 16th Inch Easy Install Replacement with EMPI Quality

Mainshaft Seal Replacement for VW Beetle, Ghia & Type 2
✔️ 22 x 40 x 13/16 in direct-fit mainshaft seal for VW - single unit

This transmission main shaft seal fits classic air-cooled VW models and keeps gear oil from leaking at the front of the transaxle. It's a direct-fit replacement used during rebuilds or routine maintenance on the VW Type 1 Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Type 2 Bus, and Type 3 variants.

✅ 22 x 40 x 13/16 in size (≈22 x 40 x 20.6 mm)
✅ Direct-fit, OEM-style replacement - no modifications needed
✅ Seals the input shaft at the front of the transaxle
✅ Compatible with swing axle and IRS transaxles (where applicable)
✅ Fits VW Type 1 Beetle 1950-1979, Karmann Ghia 1956-1974, Type 2 Bus 1950-1971, Type 3 1964-1973

Dimension	Value	Notes
Inner diameter	22 mm
Outer diameter	40 mm
Width	13/16 in	≈ 20.6 mm

💡 What is a main shaft seal used for in VW air-cooled transmissions?

It helps seal the front shaft and prevent transmission oil leaks, contributing to drivetrain reliability.

• Keeps oil contained around the input shaft to avoid leaks during operation
• Helpful for both rebuilds and maintenance work on classic VW transmissions
• Compatible with swing axle and IRS setups where applicable
• Suitable for Beetle, Ghia, Bus, and Type 3 models listed in the specs

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