{"product_id":"jp-group-heater-boxes-vw-bus-1972-1978-type-4-engine-jp-8221-0-jp-8222-0","title":"JP Group Heater Boxes for VW Bus 1972–1978 | Type 4 1700, 1800 \u0026 2.0 Engine | Left, Right or Pair (JP-8221-0 \/ JP-8222-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJP Group Heater Boxes for the 1972–1978 VW Bus, Type 4 Engine (JP-8221-0 \/ JP-8222-0)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Bay Window Bus is a big box of cold air, and on the Type 4 engine the heat exchangers are the only real source of cabin heat. When they rust through you lose that heat, and you can end up with exhaust fumes in the cabin. That is dangerous in a van. \u003cstrong\u003eJP Group\u003c\/strong\u003e makes these as an OE-pattern replacement for the \u003cstrong\u003e1700, 1800 and 2.0 Type 4 “pancake” engine\u003c\/strong\u003e in the 1972–1978 Bus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVW Bus \/ Transporter, 1972–1978\u003c\/strong\u003e, Type 4 engine: 1.7, 1.8 or 2.0 litre\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDoes \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e fit a Bus with the upright 1600 Type 1 engine. That takes the Type 1 \u0026amp; 2 upright 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 Type 4 Bus engine\u003c\/strong\u003e — larger and heavier than Type 1 boxes.\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-8221-0 — OE ref. 21.121 — JP 8123101070 — UPC 707924525564\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP-8222-0 — OE ref. 21.122 — JP 8123101080 — UPC 707924525571\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: 1.7 \/ 1.8 \/ 2.0 litre\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\u003e16.81 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRight\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\u003ePair\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33.57 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\u003eType 4 exhaust studs are known for breaking. Soak them for days, heat them if you can, and have a stud kit on hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse new port and muffler gaskets. Check the heater flaps and cables work before the tin goes back on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace cracked heater hoses and check the fresh-air fan ducting while you're in there.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I know if my Bus has a Type 4 engine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Type 4 is the flat “pancake” engine with the cooling fan on the front of the crank. It came in 1.7, 1.8 and 2.0 litre sizes. The upright Type 1 engine has a tall fan shroud on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill these fit a 1979 Bus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJP Group lists them for 1972–1978. Contact us with your engine code for a 1979.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the right side priced higher?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat reflects the manufacturer's list pricing for each side.\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\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-8221-0)","offer_id":48385327693939,"sku":"JP-8221-0","price":685.57,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Right (JP-8222-0)","offer_id":48385327726707,"sku":"JP-8222-0","price":707.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pair — Left + Right","offer_id":48385327759475,"sku":"JP-8221-0+JP-8222-0","price":1393.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/8123101070.jpg?v=1789964393","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/jp-group-heater-boxes-vw-bus-1972-1978-type-4-engine-jp-8221-0-jp-8222-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}