{"product_id":"jp-group-chrome-valve-cover-set-vw-aircooled-113101475b-jp-8656-0","title":"JP Group Chrome Valve Cover Set (Without Clips) | VW Beetle, Bus, Ghia, Type 3 \u0026 Thing Upright Engines | OE 113 101 475 B (JP-8656-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJP Group Chrome Valve Cover Set (Without Clips) | VW Beetle, Bus, Ghia, Type 3 \u0026amp; Thing Upright Engines | OE 113 101 475 B (JP-8656-0)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The JP Group JP-8656-0 is a chrome set of the stock-shape clip-on valve covers for the air-cooled VW Type 1 upright engine used in the Beetle, the Bus up to 1971, the Karmann Ghia, Type 3 and Thing. It replaces OE 113 101 475 B (JP Group ref. 8111350616). The bail clips and cork gaskets are not included; reuse yours or order new ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVehicle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1961–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Beetle \u0026amp; Super Beetle upright engine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBail-clip heads; by OE 113 101 475 B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1961–1971\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Bus with Type 1 upright engine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType 4 Bus engines do not fit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1961–1974\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Karmann Ghia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBy OE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1961–1973\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Type 3 (pancake Type 1 engine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBy OE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1973–1974\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Thing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBy OE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType 4 engines (1972–79 Bus 1.7–2.0, 914) — does not fit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBolt-on covers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEMPI does not publish a fitment list for this part. Fitment above is from the OE number 113 101 475 B, which covers stock-style heads with bail clips. Aftermarket heads with bolt-on covers will not take these.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP-8656-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOE reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e113 101 475 B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8111350616\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e707924539875\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChrome\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStock shape, bail-clip (clip-on)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClips included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold as\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSet, per EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group (Denmark), distributed in the US by EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.8 lb (EMPI published)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackage size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 x 3 x 2 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eChrome valve cover set, as pictured.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNot Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValve cover bail clips (bales)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCork or rubber valve cover gaskets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreather or PCV fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChrome valve covers are one of the classic dress-up parts on an air-cooled VW, and they show at every car show. Old covers get dented by jacks and road debris. A dented cover can touch a rocker arm, and a bent lip will leak oil onto the heater boxes and exhaust.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA new set that is straight gives a clean gasket seal. It also suits a fresh engine better than old, pitted chrome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse new gaskets every time the covers come off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the sealing surface on the head before you fit the cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the cover does not touch the rocker arms or adjusting screws, especially with high-ratio rockers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnap the bail clips over the cover so they sit in the center groove.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun the engine and check for oil leaks once it is hot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe do not publish torque values here; use the factory workshop manual (Bentley) for your vehicle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my 1974 Beetle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, if it has the stock upright engine with bail-clip valve covers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the clips included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. This set is without clips. Reuse yours or order new bail clips.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre gaskets included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Always fit new valve cover gaskets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit my 1976 Bus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. 1972–1979 Bus Type 4 engines use bolt-on covers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as VW 113 101 475 B?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is the JP Group chrome version listed against OE 113 101 475 B.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it clear high-ratio rockers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot always. Check the clearance before you run the engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it new?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. New, from JP Group of Denmark, sold through EMPI.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engine\"\u003eEngine Parts \u0026amp; Performance\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engine-tin-components\"\u003eEngine Tin \u0026amp; Components\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle Parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e\u003cb\u003eCalifornia Prop 65 Warning:\u003c\/b\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and\/or lead compounds, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\/\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e. 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