EMPI Shift Housing Gasket for VW Type 1, Ghia, and Type 3

EMPI 98-3008-B is the replacement gasket that seals the gearshift housing, the front cover of the transaxle often called the nose cone, to the transmission case on 1962–1972 VW Type 1 and Karmann Ghia and 1964–1973 Type 3 models (VW reference 211 301 215). It is the gasket alone, without the housing. The shift rod enters the transaxle through this housing, and the gasket keeps gear oil in at its joint with the case. Sold individually.

EMPI's complete gearshift housing, 98-3006-B (VW 113 301 205G) for 1962–1972 Type 1, comes with this gasket. Order 98-3008-B by itself when you are keeping a good housing, such as resealing a leak or rebuilding the transaxle. Fit a fresh gasket every time the housing comes off, because a used one is already crushed to the old joint. While you are at the front of the transaxle, look at the transmission oil seal too, EMPI 98-3009-B (VW 001 301 227) for 1969–1979 Type 1.

Technical Details

• Manufacturer: EMPI
• Manufacturer part number: 98-3008-B
• VW reference: 211 301 215
• Seals: Gearshift housing (nose cone) to transaxle case
• Also supplied with: EMPI 98-3006-B gearshift housing
• Sold as: Each

Fitment & Compatibility

EMPI fits this gasket to the Type 1 Beetle and Karmann Ghia from 1962–1972 and the Type 3 from 1964–1973. Other parts references carry the same VW number into later Beetles and the 1960–1967 split-window Bus, so outside EMPI's years, compare your old gasket's outline and stud holes first.

Common Questions

Does this include the shift housing?
No, it is the gasket only. The housing with this gasket is EMPI 98-3006-B.

Is this the gasket for the shifter in the tunnel?
No. It seals the gearshift housing at the front of the transaxle, where the shift rod enters the gearbox.