{"product_id":"jp-group-heater-boxes-air-cooled-vw-vanagon-1980-1983-jp-8227-0-jp-8228-0","title":"JP Group Heater Boxes for Air-Cooled VW Vanagon 1980–1983 | 2.0 Type 4 Engine (USA) | Left, Right or Pair (JP-8227-0 \/ JP-8228-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJP Group Heater Boxes for the Air-Cooled VW Vanagon, 1980–1983 (JP-8227-0 \/ JP-8228-0)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe air-cooled Vanagon had only four model years before VW switched to the water-cooled Wasserboxer, and its heat exchangers are hard to find. The originals are forty years old now, and a rusted-through box on a van means no heat and a real risk of exhaust in the cabin. \u003cstrong\u003eJP Group\u003c\/strong\u003e makes these as an OE-pattern replacement for the \u003cstrong\u003e2.0 litre Type 4 engine\u003c\/strong\u003e in the US-market 1980–1983 air-cooled Vanagon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVW Vanagon, 1980–1983, air-cooled 2.0 litre (USA)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDoes \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e fit the water-cooled Vanagon (1983½ on), which has no heat exchangers of this type. For Bay Window Buses 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\u003eCorrect part for the air-cooled Vanagon\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.0.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOE-pattern replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e from JP Group of Denmark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRestores cabin heat and defrost\u003c\/strong\u003e and seals exhaust away from the fresh-air path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold \u003cstrong\u003eleft, right or as a pair\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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\u003eJP Group (Denmark), 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\u003eJP-8227-0 — OE ref. 22.181 — JP 8123101570 — UPC 707924525625\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP-8228-0 — OE ref. 22.182 — JP 8123101580 — UPC 707924525632\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType 4, 2.0 litre, air-cooled (USA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping Weight\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.76 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.87 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePair\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32.63 lb (ships as two boxes)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoak the exhaust studs well ahead of time and have a stud kit ready. Type 4 studs are known for breaking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse new gaskets throughout, and check that the heater flaps and cables move freely before the tin goes back on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs my Vanagon air-cooled?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUS air-cooled Vanagons were built from 1980 to early 1983. The quick check: water-cooled Vanagons have a radiator behind a second, lower grille at the front, and air-cooled ones don't. If you're unsure, send us your VIN or engine code.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill these fit a Bay Window Bus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The 1972–1978 Type 4 Bus uses different heat exchangers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I buy just one side?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Choose Left or Right, or the Pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho makes them?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJP Group of Denmark.\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\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-bus\"\u003eVW Bus Parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JP Group","offers":[{"title":"Left (JP-8227-0)","offer_id":48385329299571,"sku":"JP-8227-0","price":707.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Right (JP-8228-0)","offer_id":48385329332339,"sku":"JP-8228-0","price":707.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pair — Left + Right","offer_id":48385329365107,"sku":"JP-8227-0+JP-8228-0","price":1415.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/8123101570.jpg?v=1789964393","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/jp-group-heater-boxes-air-cooled-vw-vanagon-1980-1983-jp-8227-0-jp-8228-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}