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| MajorMojo |
 Jan 8 2026, 12:47 PM
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I'm looking for a set of std size main bearings for my '72 1.7. Mahle part 021 198 481 A. Every single parts supplier I've found online (and my local machine shop) says they are out of stock. Are they NLA or something? There has to be some sitting in a warehouse somewhere...
Anyone have any insight into this situation or potential source for me? Thx |
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| porschetub |
Jan 8 2026, 02:58 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,124 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(MajorMojo @ Jan 9 2026, 06:47 AM)  I'm looking for a set of std size main bearings for my '72 1.7. Mahle part 021 198 481 A. Every single parts supplier I've found online (and my local machine shop) says they are out of stock. Are they NLA or something? There has to be some sitting in a warehouse somewhere... Anyone have any insight into this situation or potential source for me? Thx I just sold a set that I've had for a fair while ,from memory they were made in Brazil ,appears they stopped production there and Silverline are all there is now . Best to search for NLA Mahle on ebay or theSamba.com ,or contact the likes of PMB or EMW and find out what they use ,engine builders always use the best parts ,good luck . |
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MajorMojo Std main bearings unobtanium? Jan 8 2026, 12:47 PM
pfreiburger Hello - After some searching, I found that LN engi... Jan 9 2026, 12:38 AM cgnj Silverline is out of business. Last set I bought t... Jan 9 2026, 12:45 AM 914Sixer I have a set of standard main bearing made by ITM. Jan 9 2026, 07:06 AM VaccaRabite This happens from time to time. There was a beari... Jan 9 2026, 09:44 AM MajorMojo Thanks for the info. I made some more calls and 1)... Jan 9 2026, 11:51 AM neyen14 Seems like main bearings are still not available a... Jun 19 2026, 09:37 AM
ChrisFoley
Seems like main bearings are still not available ... Jun 19 2026, 10:26 AM
Montreal914 They are in .010" increments, which is pretty... Jun 19 2026, 11:10 AM cgnj @neyen14
You will need to confirm your case firs... Jun 19 2026, 03:01 PM Jack Standz
Seems like main bearings are still not available ... Jun 19 2026, 10:36 AM Jack Standz You can measure the case and crankshaft with a mic... Jun 19 2026, 10:46 AM |
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