{"product_id":"jp-group-fuel-tank-oval-beetle-1953-1955-105mm-filler-jp-8139-0","title":"JP Group Fuel Tank with Large 105 mm Filler Neck | VW Beetle 1953–1955 (Oval Window) | Replaces OE 111 201 075 (JP-8139-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJP Group Fuel Tank with Large 105 mm Filler Neck — VW Beetle 1953–1955 Oval Window (JP-8139-0)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e JP-8139-0 is a new steel fuel tank for the early oval-window VW Beetle, made with the original large 105 mm filler neck that takes the big early fuel cap. EMPI lists it for the 1953–1955 Beetle (front-mounted tank). It replaces the factory 1953–1955 tank, VW 111 201 075. JP Group reference 8115601000. Sold each, without cap or sending unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e JP-8139-0 · JP Group 8115601000 · EMPI OE ref 950800-0 · VW 111 201 075 (1953–1955 tank) · UPC 707924524741.\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\u003e1953–1955\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Beetle sedan and convertible (oval window)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePer EMPI; front trunk tank with large 105 mm filler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1953–1955\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Beetle with 60 mm (late-style) cap conversion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not fit as-is\u003c\/strong\u003e — this tank keeps the original large neck; for a 60 mm cap choose a 60 mm-neck tank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1956–1960\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Beetle and Karmann Ghia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not fit\u003c\/strong\u003e — the 1956–60 tank has an 80 mm neck and a different shape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1950–1952\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Split Window Beetle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFitment to confirm\u003c\/em\u003e — early split tanks vary; compare with your tank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKarmann Ghia, 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\u003e\u003cem\u003eFitment note:\u003c\/em\u003e EMPI's title for this part reads \"Late Beetle\" and \"Early Beetle\" at the same time, but its fitment data lists 1953–1955 only. Measure your filler opening (about 105 mm across for the original large cap) before ordering.\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\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group (Denmark), distributed by EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP-8139-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8115601000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEMPI OE reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e950800-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e111 201 075 (1953–1955 Beetle tank)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e707924524741\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiller neck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge, 105 mm (original early style)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 18 lb (estimate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarton\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 30 x 22 x 14 in (estimate); ships oversize\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\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eOne new steel fuel tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge fuel cap and cap seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuel tap (petcock), outlet strainer and fuel line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSending unit (oval Beetles use a reserve tap, not a gauge, in many markets)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTank-to-body seal, straps and hold-down bolts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOval-window Beetles are now valuable cars, and the original tanks are seventy years old. They rust inside, shed scale into the fuel tap and carburetor and often pinhole along the seams, which puts fuel in the front trunk. Many replacement tanks for these cars are made with the later 60 mm neck, which means the original large cap will not fit and the car no longer looks correct. This tank keeps the large 105 mm filler, so you can use the correct early cap and keep the trunk looking original while getting a clean, leak-free tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisconnect the battery and work away from any flame or spark. Drain the old tank fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the fuel line, fuel tap and the tank hold-downs, then lift the tank out of the front trunk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlush the new tank before fitting if it was shipped with a rust-preventive coating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit a new tank-to-body seal and a new fuel tap gasket and strainer. Use new ethanol-rated fuel hose and clamps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill a few liters first and check for leaks at the tap and every joint before filling completely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this fit my 1954 Beetle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. EMPI lists JP-8139-0 for the 1953–1955 Beetle, and it keeps the original large filler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my 1957 Beetle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. 1956–1960 Beetles use a different tank with an 80 mm neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill my original large gas cap fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, if it is the original large early cap. The neck is about 105 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as VW 111 201 075?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt replaces the 1953–1955 Beetle tank, VW 111 201 075, with the original large neck. EMPI lists its own reference as 950800-0.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it include the fuel tap?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Re-use your tap with a new gasket and strainer, or buy a new one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it new?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. New, supplied by JP Group of Denmark through EMPI.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fuel-intake\"\u003eFuel \u0026amp; Intake 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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