{"title":"Diesel Crankshafts, Seals and Hardware","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe stock everything you need to restore smooth engine operation including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision-machined crankshafts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality seals \u0026amp; hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan't find the VW diesel crank you're looking for? We have more than 20,000 VW parts in stock and not all our VW crank shaft parts are listed online. So, call us at (586) 757-2300 with your questions about Volkswagen diesel crankshafts. We'd love to share our thirty years of Volkswagen knowledge and experience with you.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vw-diesel-connecting-rod-36048","title":"Diesel Connecting Rod","description":"\u003cp\u003eUsed VW 1.6L diesel connecting rod. This is a used OEM Volkswagen connecting rod. If you are working on a 1.6L diesel that has had an impact between the valves and pistons, especially if due to a timing belt failure, make sure that the rods are thoroughly inspected before reassembling the engine. Replacing a piston or head, and reassembling with a bent rod will result in another catastrophic failure. Sold each.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parts Place Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52515010871666,"sku":"36048","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/9202\/3666\/files\/vw-diesel-connecting-rod-36048.jpg?v=1760716931"},{"product_id":"vw-diesel-crank-gear-with-notch-15099","title":"Diesel Crank Gear With Notch","description":"\u003cp\u003eVW diesel crank gear. The crank gear is designed to get the timing of the crank in sequence with the timing of the cam in the cylinder head. If they fall out of sync you risk causing catastrophic engine failure. Uses a 14mm bolt (not included), for crankshafts with the large notch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parts Place Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52515014377842,"sku":"15099","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/9202\/3666\/files\/vw-diesel-crank-gear-with-notch-15099.jpg?v=1760716770"},{"product_id":"vw-diesel-crank-gear-with-key-way-15267","title":"Diesel Crank Gear With Key Way","description":"\u003cp\u003eVW diesel crank gear. The crank gear is designed to get the timing of the crank in sequence with the timing of the cam in the cylinder head. If they fall out of sync you risk causing catastrophic engine failure. This crank timing gear has a keyway cut into it for a woodruff key to slot in to. It uses a 12mm bolt to connect to the crankshaft.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parts Place Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52515014476146,"sku":"15267","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"vw-diesel-crank-gear-with-key-way-38197","title":"Diesel Crank Gear With Key Way","description":"VW diesel crank gear. The crank gear is designed to get the timing of the crank in sequence with the timing of the cam in the cylinder head. If they fall out of sync you risk causing catastrophic engine failure. This crank timing gear has a keyway cut into it for a woodruff key to slot in to. It uses a 12mm bolt to connect to the crankshaft. We also carry these new, Please see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.partsplaceinc.com\/vw-diesel-crank-gear-with-key-way-15267.html\"\u003eSN15267.\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"Parts Place Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52515014508914,"sku":"38197","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/9202\/3666\/files\/vw-diesel-crank-gear-with-key-way-38197.jpg?v=1760716920"},{"product_id":"vw-tdi-main-bolt-set-22885","title":"TDI Main Bolt Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eVW TDI main cap bolt. These are the factory original main cap bolts for TDI engines. They are one time use stretch bolts and must be replaced when removed from the engine. Sold as set of 10. Always double check your bolt size before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parts Place Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52515066249586,"sku":"22885","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/9202\/3666\/files\/vw-tdi-main-bolt-set-22885.jpg?v=1760716852"},{"product_id":"vw-main-bearing-flange-gasket-16681","title":"Main Bearing Flange Gasket","description":"\u003cp\u003eVW front main flange gasket. This is the gasket that goes between the engine block and the steel plate for the front main seal. Replace yours when you are changing the front main seal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parts Place Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52515066380658,"sku":"16681","price":1.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/9202\/3666\/files\/vw-main-bearing-flange-gasket-16681.jpg?v=1760716825"},{"product_id":"vw-main-bearing-flange-gasket-13356","title":"Main Bearing Flange Gasket","description":"\u003cp\u003eVW rear main flange gasket. This is the gasket that goes under the metal flange on the rear main seal. Replace yours when you are changing the main seals.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parts Place Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52515066413426,"sku":"13356","price":1.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"vw-1-9l-diesel-tdi-main-bearing-cap-bolt-21534","title":"1.9L Diesel \u0026 TDI Main Bearing Cap Bolt","description":"\u003cp\u003eVW TDI main cap bolt. These are the factory original main cap bolts for TDI engines. They are one time use stretch bolts and must be replaced when removed from the engine. Sold each. 10 required per engine. Always double check your bolt size before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parts Place Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52515066577266,"sku":"21534","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/9202\/3666\/files\/vw-1-9l-diesel-tdi-main-bearing-cap-bolt-21534.jpg?v=1760716814"},{"product_id":"vw-cam-crank-or-intermediate-shaft-seal-1143","title":"Cam Crank or Intermediate Shaft Seal","description":"\u003cp\u003eVW camshaft seal. This OEM quality seal is used as a camshaft seal, intermediate shaft seal, or front crank seal in all VW water cooled 4 cylinder engines from 1975-1992 . The same seal fits in four different locations. You'll need 4 for your engine. 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This thrust bearing is for bearing kits that do not include a thrust bearing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parts Place Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52515098296690,"sku":"20757","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/9202\/3666\/files\/vw-thrust-bearing-20757.jpg?v=1760716773"},{"product_id":"vw-water-cooled-main-bearing-set-75-86-std-1577","title":"Water Cooled Main Bearing Set 75-86 Std","description":"\u003cp\u003eVW main bearing set. The main bearings hold the crankshaft in place within the block and wear out with use. A lot of cold starts and driving farther between oil changes cause even more wear. Change these if you are removing the rods and pistons. It's cheap insurance. 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