{"product_id":"jp-group-door-handle-seal-rear-large-vw-vanagon-1980-1991-cab-door-oe-251-837-211-jp-8559-0","title":"JP Group Door Handle Seal, Rear (Large) | VW Vanagon 1980–1991 Cab Door | OE 251 837 211 (JP-8559-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJP Group Door Handle Seal, Rear — VW Vanagon 1980–1991 (JP-8559-0)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e JP Group JP-8559-0 is the rear (larger) rubber gasket that sits between the outside cab door handle and the door skin on the 1980–1991 VW Vanagon. It stops water and scratches under the handle. It replaces VW 251 837 211; JP ref. 8187150900. Sold each — one per door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\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\u003e1980–1991\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Vanagon incl. Westfalia, Syncro, GL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront cab doors, rear handle gasket, per EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1980–1991\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVanagon sliding door handle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot this part\u003c\/strong\u003e — the sliding door uses a different seal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1968–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitment comes from EMPI, the US distributor for JP Group. If your vehicle has been modified or parts have been swapped over the years, compare your old part or the OE number before ordering. Questions? Contact us with your year, model and chassis number and we will check it for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\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-8559-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW OE reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e251 837 211\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8187150900\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e707924528947\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear part of the outside door handle (larger gasket)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRubber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold as\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEach\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\u003eApprox. 0.1 lb (estimate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackage size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 x 3 x 1 in (estimate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eOne rear door handle gasket.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront (small) handle gasket, door handle or screws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrder two for both cab doors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe outside door handle on a Vanagon cab door sits on two small rubber gaskets, one at each end. Over time they flatten, crack and fall apart. Water then gets behind the handle into the door, the handle rocks and the paint around it wears through to bare metal. New gaskets are cheap and are the right fix whenever the handle comes off for a lock repair or paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJP Group is a Danish supplier that has specialised in classic Volkswagen and Porsche parts for decades, and EMPI distributes the range in the USA. Their parts are made to match the original design, so they fit without the guesswork that comes with generic replacements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen the door and remove the door panel and plastic sheet to reach the handle screws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the two screws and lift the handle off the door skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the paint under the handle; touch up any bare metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the new gasket at the rear end of the handle, refit the handle and tighten the screws evenly, just snug.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow the factory workshop manual (Bentley or VW) for your model. If in doubt, have a qualified mechanic fit the part.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my 1987 Westfalia?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. EMPI lists all 1980–1991 Vanagons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront or rear?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the rear (larger) gasket for the outside cab door handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne per door. Two for both cab doors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it the same as VW 251 837 211?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. EMPI lists 251 837 211 as the OE reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit the sliding door?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The sliding door handle uses a different seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it new?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, new JP Group rubber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-vanagon\"\u003eVW Vanagon Parts\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/body-panels\"\u003eBody Panels \u0026amp; Sheet Metal\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll VW Air-Cooled Parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ WARNING (California Proposition 65):\u003c\/strong\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\"\u003ewww.p65warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e. Parts are legal for use on pre-pollution-controlled vehicles only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JP Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67100890857587,"sku":"JP-8559-0","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/8187150902.jpg?v=1793700116","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/jp-group-door-handle-seal-rear-large-vw-vanagon-1980-1991-cab-door-oe-251-837-211-jp-8559-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}