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Hastings Ring Set — 85.5mm, 2×2×5 Chrome | VW Type 1 1600cc Stock Bore (98-1236-B)

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Hastings Ring Set — 85.5mm, 2×2×5 Chrome | VW Type 1 1600cc Stock Bore (98-1236-B)Hastings piston ring set for 85. 5 mm bore VW air cooled engines. Chrome compression rings Hastings' upgrade material for longer life, better wear resistance, and reduced break in time compared to cast iron. Complete set for a 4 cylinder engine. Application 85. 5 mm bore stock 1600cc VW Type 1 (Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Bus, Thing) and Type 2 The most common stock displacement bore for air cooled VWs from 1970 onward Pair with matching 85. 5 mm pistons

Hastings piston ring set for 85.5 mm bore VW air-cooled engines. Chrome compression rings — Hastings' upgrade material for longer life, better wear resistance, and reduced break-in time compared to cast iron. Complete set for a 4-cylinder engine.

Application

  • 85.5 mm bore — stock 1600cc VW Type 1 (Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Bus, Thing) and Type 2
  • The most common stock displacement bore for air-cooled VWs from 1970 onward
  • Pair with matching 85.5 mm pistons during a rebuild

Ring Stack — read before ordering

Hastings rings are specified by their groove widths in millimeters, in the order top compression / second compression / oil control:

  • Top compression: 2 mm
  • Second compression: 2 mm
  • Oil control: 5 mm
  • Material: Chrome compression rings

Confirm the ring groove widths cut into your pistons match this stack before ordering. Mismatched ring stacks will not seat properly.

Specifications

  • EMPI Part #: 98-1236-B
  • Set covers 4 cylinders (one complete engine)

About Hastings

Hastings has been making piston rings in the United States since 1915. Their cast iron and chrome ring sets are a long-standing standard for air-cooled VW engine rebuilds — known for consistent quality and tight gap tolerances out of the box.

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John Degen
Pawtucket, US
★★★★★ 5
Smells amazingly like cherry, but expect a mess under the feeder.
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This is a fantastic budget seed blend to keep your backyard feeders full during the busy seasons. I put a banana in the picture next to this massive 10-pound bag for scale, though I wouldn't recommend leaving the fruit out there unless you want to feed the local raccoons instead. The most surprising part of this bag is the smell—it has a very strong, sweet cherry scent right out of the bag that genuinely seems to bring in the local cardinals and blue jays faster than plain seed. THE GOOD: • The cherry flavoring actually works as an attractant, and the sheer volume of seed you get for the price makes this an excellent value for high-traffic yards. • It brings in a huge variety of ground-feeding birds, especially mourning doves and juncos. THE TRADE-OFF: • This is a "value" mix, which means it contains a very high percentage of filler seeds like milo and cracked corn. Finicky songbirds will actively kick the milo out of the hanging feeder to get to the black oil sunflower seeds, creating a massive pile of rejected seed on the ground. THE BOTTOM LINE: A great-smelling, budget-friendly birdseed that attracts a ton of wildlife, provided you don't mind the ground-feeders cleaning up the mess underneath.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2026
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Amazon Customer
Louisville, US
★★★★★ 5
Has attracted a mix of birds.
Style: Wild Bird Food
Great value for the price. Since putting this out, we’ve had so many different kinds of birds visiting our yard. The birds seem to love the mix, and it has definitely brought more activity to our feeders. I also compared prices before purchasing, and this was very comparable to similar products and bag sizes. Overall, it’s a quality bird seed at a fair price, and I would absolutely buy it again
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Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2026
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Angela Felan
Pawtucket, US
★★★★★ 5
Great for local birds
Style: Wild Bird Food
This bird seed has been a great find for attracting birds here in North Texas! Within just a couple of days of putting it out, we started seeing a noticeable increase in activity. It brings in a nice variety too—cardinals, finches, doves, and even the occasional blue jay. The mix seems fresh and well-balanced, with very little waste. I also appreciate that it doesn’t have a ton of filler seeds that birds usually ignore. Everything in the blend actually gets eaten, which makes it feel like a better value. It holds up well in our unpredictable Texas weather, and I haven’t had issues with mold or clumping. Overall, if you’re looking to attract a wide range of local birds and keep your feeder busy, this is definitely worth trying!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2026
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Cat
Waukegan, US
★★★★★ 5
Great Bird Attraction & Solid Value for the Price
Style: Wild Bird Food
This bird seed has been a great addition to our yard. It attracts a wide variety of birds + they seem to really enjoy the cherry flavor.. it doesn’t sit untouched like some other mixes I’ve tried. The quality is solid, with a good mix that looks fresh and not overly dusty. It also seems easy for the birds to digest, as they keep coming back + there’s minimal waste left behind. I mean.. enjoying the bird without the poop - WIN! The 10-pound bag is a great size.. enough to last a while without constantly needing to restock. For the quantity you get, it’s definitely good value for the money. Overall, a reliable choice if you’re looking to attract more birds without overspending. If your debating.. BUY NOW
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Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2026
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buttercup
Massapequa, US
★★★★★ 4
Good price
Style: Wild Bird Food
Birds love most of this, but the small filler they just leave this behind.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2026

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