{"product_id":"jp-group-heater-boxes-fuel-injected-vw-beetle-1975-1979-jp-8219-0-jp-8220-0","title":"JP Group Heater Boxes for Fuel-Injected VW Beetle 1975–1979 | 1600 FI (USA) | Left, Right or Pair (JP-8219-0 \/ JP-8220-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJP Group Heater Boxes for the Fuel-Injected VW Beetle, 1975–1979 (JP-8219-0 \/ JP-8220-0)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom 1975 the US-market Beetle went to fuel injection and a catalytic-converter-era exhaust, and the heater boxes changed with it. \u003cstrong\u003eCarbureted 1300–1600 heater boxes do not fit.\u003c\/strong\u003e That leaves late-Beetle owners with few good options, and it is why a rotted FI heater box so often ends with the heat simply disconnected. \u003cstrong\u003eJP Group\u003c\/strong\u003e makes these as an OE-pattern replacement for the 1975–1979 fuel-injected 1600, to bring back cabin heat and defrost and keep exhaust out of the car.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVW Beetle and Super Beetle, 1975–1979, 1600 fuel-injected (USA)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor carbureted 1300–1600 engines use a stock-replacement box such as the Dansk Heavy-Duty. 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 FI Beetle\u003c\/strong\u003e — the late exhaust layout needs its own heat exchangers.\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 heat and defrost\u003c\/strong\u003e and seals exhaust away from the cabin air.\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-8219-0 — OE ref. 12.231 — JP 8123100970 — UPC 707924525540\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP-8220-0 — OE ref. 12.232 — JP 8123100980 — UPC 707924525557\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1600 fuel-injected (Type 1), 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 or Right\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.79 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePair\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25.58 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\u003eUse new port, heater box and catalytic-converter\/muffler gaskets, and soak old hardware in penetrating oil well ahead of time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the flaps open and close fully with the cables connected before the tin goes back on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy can't I use regular Beetle heater boxes on my 1977?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 1975–1979 fuel-injected Beetle uses a different exhaust layout, and its heater boxes are a different part.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill these fit a carbureted 1600?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. They are for the US-market fuel-injected 1600, 1975–1979.\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-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle Parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JP Group","offers":[{"title":"Left (JP-8219-0)","offer_id":48385326841971,"sku":"JP-8219-0","price":512.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Right (JP-8220-0)","offer_id":48385326874739,"sku":"JP-8220-0","price":512.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pair — Left + Right","offer_id":48385326907507,"sku":"JP-8219-0+JP-8220-0","price":1024.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/8123100970.jpg?v=1789964393","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/jp-group-heater-boxes-fuel-injected-vw-beetle-1975-1979-jp-8219-0-jp-8220-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}