{"product_id":"jp-group-heater-duct-connecting-pipe-right-front-karmann-ghia-jp-8631-0","title":"JP Group Heater Duct Connecting Pipe, Right Front | VW Karmann Ghia 1955–1974 | Weld-In Steel, Ref 40415-2 (JP-8631-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJP Group Heater Duct Connecting Pipe, Right Front | VW Karmann Ghia 1955–1974 | Weld-In Steel, Ref 40415-2 (JP-8631-0)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The JP Group JP-8631-0 is the weld-in steel heater duct connecting pipe for the right front of the 1955–1974 VW Karmann Ghia. It joins the heater channel to the front footwell area at the bottom of the A-pillar. Repair-panel ref 40415-2, JP Group 8181800480. It is the mirror of the left-side JP-8422-0. Sold each.\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\u003e1955–1974\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Karmann Ghia coupe \u0026amp; convertible (Type 14)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRight front (passenger side on US cars), per EMPI Fits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1955–1974\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeft front\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse JP-8422-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType 34 Ghia, Beetle — does not fit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifferent body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: EMPI's product name says 'Left Front', but EMPI's fitment field, its page address and the JP reference (8181800480, the right-hand mate of 8181800470) all say right. We list it as the right front. Compare it with your car before you cut any metal.\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\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP-8631-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepair panel reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40415-2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8181800480\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e707924535808\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel, transit primer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRight front, lower A-pillar \/ heater channel\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\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group (Denmark), distributed in the US by EMPI\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\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.7 lb (EMPI published)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackage size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 x 18 x 6 in\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 right front heater duct connecting pipe, as pictured.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNot Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeft side (JP-8422-0)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeater channel, kick panel or heater hose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeld-through primer or seam sealer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn a Karmann Ghia the heat from the heater boxes runs forward through the heater channels to the front footwells. The short connecting duct at the front of each channel sits low, collects water and is one of the first places to rust out. A rotted duct leaks heat and fumes into the sills and lets water into the channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis JP Group pressing gives you a clean, correctly shaped section to weld in, instead of fabricating one by hand. Fix it while the channel or floor is open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a weld-in panel. Fitting it is body-shop work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest-fit before you cut. Check the shape against the old duct and against the kick panel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the transit primer at the weld areas, and coat the inside with weld-through primer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeal the joints airtight so heater air does not leak into the sill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreat the inside of the channel with cavity wax after welding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe do not publish torque values here; use the factory workshop manual (Bentley) for your vehicle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the left or right side?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRight front. EMPI's title says left, but every other EMPI and JP Group reference says right. The left part is JP-8422-0.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my 1968 Karmann Ghia?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. EMPI lists it for the 1955–1974 Type 14 Ghia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit a Type 34 Ghia or a Beetle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to weld it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is a weld-in repair section.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat else do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsually heater channel repair sections, weld-through primer and seam sealer. Check the heater channel and floor while you are there.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it new?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. New JP Group steel, supplied in transit primer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/body-panels\"\u003eBody Panels \u0026amp; Sheet Metal\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-karmann-ghia\"\u003eVW Karmann Ghia 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. Legal for use on pre-pollution-controlled vehicles only.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JP Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67101102538867,"sku":"JP-8631-0","price":109.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/JP-8631-0.jpg?v=1793702453","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/jp-group-heater-duct-connecting-pipe-right-front-karmann-ghia-jp-8631-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}