{"product_id":"dansk-heavy-duty-heater-boxes-vw-type-1-type-2-upright-95-3012-b-95-3013-b","title":"Dansk Heavy-Duty Heater Boxes | VW Beetle, Ghia, Super Beetle, Thing \u0026 Bus, 1300–1600 Upright | Stock Replacement, Left, Right or Pair (95-3012-B \/ 95-3013-B)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDansk Heavy-Duty Heater Boxes | VW Type 1 \u0026amp; Type 2 Upright Engines (95-3012-B \/ 95-3013-B)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf your Beetle or Bus smells like exhaust with the heat on, or the heat levers do nothing at all, the heater boxes are the usual suspect. After fifty years the inner exhaust pipes rust through, the outer shells rot at the ends, and the flap levers seize. The \u003cstrong\u003eDansk Heavy-Duty heater box\u003c\/strong\u003e is a European-made stock replacement for the 1300–1600cc upright engine. It restores factory cabin heat and defrost and keeps exhaust out of the car, and it bolts to the stock exhaust.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrder the \u003cstrong\u003eleft\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eright\u003c\/strong\u003e box on its own if only one side is gone, or the \u003cstrong\u003epair\u003c\/strong\u003e to do both at once — which is usually the right call, since the second side is rarely far behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Type 1 and Type 2 \u003cstrong\u003eupright\u003c\/strong\u003e engines (the fan-shroud-on-top engine), 1200\/1300\/1500\/1600cc:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVW Beetle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1963–1979\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVW Super Beetle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1971–1980\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVW Karmann Ghia:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1963–1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVW Thing (181):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1973–1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVW Bus \/ Transporter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1963–1974 with the upright 1200–1600 engine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e the 1700–2000 Type 4 “pancake” engine in 1972–79 Buses, the 1975–79 fuel-injected Beetle, or header\/performance exhaust systems. Those take different heater boxes — see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-heater-boxes-heat-exchangers\"\u003eheater box collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDansk Heavy Duty construction\u003c\/strong\u003e, made in Europe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStock-style design:\u003c\/strong\u003e steel casing with aluminum fins, just like the original, so you keep factory heat output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStock heater lever\u003c\/strong\u003e in place for your existing heater cables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e for OE 043 255 107 (left) and 043 255 108 (right).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips in a black shipping paint. Most owners repaint or high-temp coat before installing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDansk (distributed by EMPI)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e95-3012-B — ref. 043 255 107HD — UPC 707924367669\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e95-3013-B — ref. 043 255 108HD — UPC 707924367676\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType 1 \/ Type 2 upright, 1200–1600cc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExhaust connection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStock (29mm OE tube size)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel casing, aluminum fins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEurope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping Weight \u0026amp; Dimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeft or Right\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.04 lb, one box 24 x 14 x 6.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePair\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.08 lb, two boxes of 24 x 14 x 6.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse new exhaust port gaskets and new heater box to muffler gaskets, and soak old studs and nuts in penetrating oil first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReconnect the heater cables and check the flaps open fully and close fully before you refit the tin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the flexible hoses from the boxes to the heater channels while you're in there; torn hoses cost you most of your heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need the left, the right, or both?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf only one side is rusted through you can replace just that side. Most people replace both, because the other side is usually in the same condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill these fit my 1974 Bus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly if it has the upright 1600 engine. The 1700, 1800 and 2.0 Type 4 engines use different heat exchangers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill they work with a header or performance exhaust?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. These are for the stock exhaust. For a header system, use a high-performance 1-1\/2\" heater box made for your header.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the right box priced higher than the left?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat reflects the manufacturer's list pricing for each side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo they come painted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey ship in a black shipping paint, which is meant to protect them in transit rather than on the car.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRelated Parts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-heater-boxes-heat-exchangers\"\u003eAll VW heater boxes \u0026amp; heat exchangers\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engine-tin-components\"\u003eEngine tin \u0026amp; shrouds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia Proposition 65 WARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exhaust\"\u003eExhaust\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle Parts\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-bus\"\u003eVW Bus Parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dansk","offers":[{"title":"Left (95-3012-B)","offer_id":48385319501939,"sku":"95-3012-B","price":293.81,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Right (95-3013-B)","offer_id":48385319534707,"sku":"95-3013-B","price":337.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pair — Left + Right","offer_id":48385319567475,"sku":"95-3012-B+95-3013-B","price":631.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/95-3012-B.jpg?v=1789964392","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/dansk-heavy-duty-heater-boxes-vw-type-1-type-2-upright-95-3012-b-95-3013-b","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}