{"product_id":"jp-group-heater-control-box-left-vw-bus-1979-2-0-vanagon-1980-1983-air-cooled-2-0-oe-071-256-205-a-jp-8233-0","title":"JP Group Heater Control Box, Left | VW Bus 1979 2.0 \u0026 Vanagon 1980–1983 Air-Cooled 2.0 | OE 071 256 205 A (JP-8233-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJP Group Heater Control Box, Left | VW Bus 1979 2.0 \u0026amp; Vanagon 1980–1983 Air-Cooled 2.0 | OE 071 256 205 A (JP-8233-0)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e JP Group JP-8233-0 is the left-side heater control box for the late air-cooled 2.0 Type 4 engine. EMPI lists the 1979 VW Bus 2.0 and the 1980–1983 air-cooled Vanagon 2.0. Other suppliers cross it to VW 071 256 205 A (EMPI shows only the cross-reference 01.171). JP ref 8123200270. Sold each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e JP-8233-0 · OE 071 256 205 A · Ref 01.171 · JP 8123200270 · UPC 707924525687\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\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\u003e1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Bus 2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeft. EMPI fitment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1978\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Bus 2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOther suppliers list 1978–1979 for 071 256 205 A; not confirmed by EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1980–1983\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Vanagon air-cooled 2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeft. EMPI fitment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1983.5–1991\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVanagon Wasserboxer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDoes not fit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1972–1978\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBus 1.7 \/ 1.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDoes not fit: uses 021 256 205\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, checked against the OE number. Where a row says \"not confirmed\", compare with your old part or ask us before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\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-8233-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOE \/ cross reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e071 256 205 A, 01.171\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8123200270\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e707924525687\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeater control box \/ heat valve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType 4 2.0 air-cooled\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\u003eShipping weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 2 lb (estimate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackage size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 x 6 x 5 in (estimated)\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\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eOne left-hand heater control box\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRight control box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat exchanger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeater cable, clamps and hoses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the late Bus and air-cooled Vanagon the heater control boxes sit on the ends of the heat exchangers and open or close a flap to send hot air into the van. A rusted or seized box means no heat in winter or heat you can't shut off in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAir-cooled Vanagon heating parts are getting hard to find. This JP box is a direct new replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJP Group is a Danish maker of replacement parts for classic Volkswagens and Porsches. Its parts are sold under the JP Group, Dansk and Classic names, and EMPI is its US distributor. Washburn's Metal in Orange, California lists each JP part with its VW or Porsche OE number and its JP Group reference, so you can check it against your old part, your parts book or the stamp on the original before you order. If you are not sure whether this part fits your car, send us your year, model, chassis number and engine code and we will check it for you before it ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the heater cable moves freely first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse new hose clamps and hoses where needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust the cable so the flap closes fully with the lever off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck for exhaust leaks at the heat exchanger before you finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the torque values and procedures in a factory or Bentley service manual for your car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my 1981 Vanagon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, if it is the air-cooled 2.0. EMPI lists 1980–1983.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my 1985 Vanagon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Water-cooled Vanagons do not use heater boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my 1978 Bus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOther suppliers list 1978 for the same OE number, but EMPI lists only 1979. Compare with your old part.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeft or right?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the left side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as 071 256 205 A?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOther suppliers list 071 256 205 A for this box; EMPI shows only the cross-reference 01.171.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it new?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, new JP Group.\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\/vw-heater-boxes-heat-exchangers\"\u003eVW Heater Boxes \u0026amp; Heat Exchangers\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engine\"\u003eEngine Parts \u0026amp; Performance\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-bus\"\u003eVW Bus \/ Type 2 Parts\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-vanagon\"\u003eVW Vanagon Parts\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll VW Air-Cooled Parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wm-legal\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003eVolkswagen® and Porsche® model names are trademarks of their owners. Washburn's Metal is not affiliated with or endorsed by Volkswagen AG or Porsche AG. Part numbers are for reference only.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e\u003cb\u003eCalifornia Prop 65 Warning:\u003c\/b\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information, visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\/\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JP Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67100835020915,"sku":"JP-8233-0","price":92.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/8123200270.jpg?v=1793698500","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/jp-group-heater-control-box-left-vw-bus-1979-2-0-vanagon-1980-1983-air-cooled-2-0-oe-071-256-205-a-jp-8233-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}