Elring 042.102 Engine Crankshaft Seal - Rear

Elring Crankshaft Seal for Volkswagen Beetle

Elring part number 042.102 is an engine crankshaft seal built for rear engine sealing applications on classic Volkswagen Beetle models. It uses ACM (polyacrylate) material with a 70.0 mm inside diameter, 90.0 mm outside diameter, and 10.0 mm thickness for the specified fitment.

Compatible With Volkswagen Beetle rear crankshaft seal applications, this seal is specified with a radial shaft seal design A and swirl type LD. The design is listed without a dust lip, making it a direct-match sealing component for the applications shown below.

Key Features

• Elring 042.102 engine crankshaft seal
• ACM (polyacrylate) sealing material
• 70.0 mm inside diameter, 90.0 mm outside diameter, 10.0 mm thickness
• Radial shaft seal design A
• Swirl type LD
• Without dust lip
• Rear-position fitment for select Volkswagen Beetle applications

Detailed Description

This Elring crankshaft seal is specified for Volkswagen Beetle rear engine sealing applications across the listed model years. The seal dimensions and construction details are important for matching the crankshaft opening and maintaining proper sealing at the rear of the engine. If you are replacing a worn or leaking rear crankshaft seal on a Volkswagen Beetle, part number 042.102 provides the listed size and design profile for the confirmed applications.

This part cross-references MAHLE JV629 and National 227040 for the same application.

What This Part Helps Address

• Rear crankshaft oil leakage
• Oil seepage at the engine sealing surface
• Seal wear from age and heat cycling
• Loss of sealing integrity at the crankshaft opening
• Replacement needs during engine service on Volkswagen Beetle models

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify the seal dimensions against the removed part before installation.
• Inspect the crankshaft sealing surface for wear, scoring, or contamination.
• Clean the housing and mating surfaces thoroughly before fitting the new seal.
• Confirm rear-position application and left-hand twist orientation where specified in the fitment notes.
• Use proper installation tools to avoid distorting the seal lip or outer diameter.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized engine sealing brand, and this crankshaft seal is built to the listed material and dimensional specifications for the confirmed Volkswagen Beetle applications.

• Fits 1975-1979 Volkswagen Beetle, Rear
• Fits 1967-1972 Volkswagen Beetle, Rear
• Fits 1971-1979 Volkswagen Beetle, N/A
• Fits 1967-1969 Volkswagen Beetle, Rear