{"product_id":"jp-group-heater-core-return-hose-vw-vanagon-water-cooled-251265054a-jp-9710-0","title":"JP Group Heater Core Return Hose (Coolant Hose) | VW Vanagon 1983–1991 Water-Cooled 1.9 \u0026 2.1 | OE 251 265 054 A (JP-9710-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJP Group Heater Core Return Hose — VW Vanagon Water-Cooled 1983–1991 (JP-9710-0)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e JP Group JP-9710-0 is a molded coolant hose in the heater circuit of the water-cooled VW Vanagon, carrying coolant back from the heater core (matrix) toward the coolant pipe. It replaces VW OE 251 265 054 A (JP Group ref 1114323100). EMPI lists it for 1985–1991 1.9 and 2.1 Wasserboxer vans; European sources list it from 1983 on. Sold each.\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\u003e1985–1991\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Vanagon 1.9 \/ 2.1 Wasserboxer (4-cyl., H-block)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEMPI-listed; heater circuit at the heater core\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1983–1985\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Vanagon 1.9 Wasserboxer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSame OE listed by European catalogs; not EMPI-confirmed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1983–1991\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Vanagon diesel (export)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlso catalogued in Europe; compare with your hose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1986–1991\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Vanagon Syncro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCatalogued for T3 incl. Syncro in Europe; compare before ordering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1980–1983\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Vanagon air-cooled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not fit\u003c\/strong\u003e — no coolant heater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear auxiliary heater hoses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot this part\u003c\/strong\u003e — rear heater uses other hoses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group JP-9710-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOE reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e251 265 054 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1114323100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e707924544299\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFunction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeater circuit coolant hose (return from heater core)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMolded rubber (not stated by EMPI)\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\u003eEstimate 0.5 lb (not published)\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 molded heater hose\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHose clamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoolant (use VW-spec G12-type or the coolant your system was filled with)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeater core, heater valve or coolant pipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVanagon heater hoses run under the front of the van to the heater box behind the dash, where they get hot, cold and soaked in road spray. Old hoses go soft or crack at the bends and clamp points. A leaking heater hose means a sweet coolant smell in the cab, fogged windows, damp carpet under the front seats, and a slow coolant loss that can lead to an overheated Wasserboxer — and a head gasket. If you are bleeding air out of the system again and again, or replacing the heater core or valve, fit fresh hoses at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet the engine cool fully. Drain coolant from the system low point before removing the hose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the new hose shape with the old one before installing; the Vanagon heater circuit uses several similar-looking hoses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the pipe ends of scale and old rubber, and use new clamps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefill with the correct coolant and bleed the system carefully at the bleeder on the radiator and the heater circuit, with the heater on full.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun the engine to temperature and check every joint for leaks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my 1987 Vanagon Westfalia?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, if it has the 2.1 Wasserboxer. EMPI lists 1985–1991 1.9 and 2.1 vans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my 1981 air-cooled Vanagon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Air-cooled vans have no coolant heater circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as OE 251 265 054 A?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. JP Group cross-references JP-9710-0 to VW 251 265 054 A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich hose is it exactly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is the return hose at the heater core. EMPI also describes it as running from the connecting pipe. Match the shape to your old hose before installing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat else do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew hose clamps and coolant. Many owners replace the feed hose and heater valve at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\/engine\"\u003eEngine Parts \u0026amp; Performance\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-vanagon\"\u003eVW Vanagon 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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