{"product_id":"jp-group-heater-pipe-center-front-to-rear-89-x-1270-mm-vw-bus-1973-1979-oe-211-255-785-g-jp-8239-0","title":"JP Group Heater Pipe, Center (Front to Rear), 89 x 1270 mm | VW Bus 1973–1979 | OE 211 255 785 G (JP-8239-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJP Group Heater Pipe, Center (Front to Rear), 89 x 1270 mm | VW Bus 1973–1979 | OE 211 255 785 G (JP-8239-0)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e JP Group JP-8239-0 is the center heater pipe that runs under the 1973–1979 VW Bus, carrying hot air from the rear of the van forward to the cab. It is 89 mm across, 1.5 mm wall and 1270 mm long. It replaces OE 211 255 785 G (JP ref 8123501100). Sold each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e JP-8239-0 · OE 211 255 785 G · JP 8123501100 · UPC 707924525748\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\u003e1973–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Bus (Bay Window)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCenter pipe. EMPI fitment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1968–1972\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDoes not fit: uses the 70 mm pipe 211 255 785 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1980–1991\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVanagon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDoes not fit\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-8239-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOE \/ cross reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e211 255 785 G\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8123501100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e707924525748\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e89 mm diameter x 1.5 mm wall x 1270 mm long\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder the body, center section, front to rear\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 10 lb (estimate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackage size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e52 x 4 x 4 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 center heater pipe\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront or rear heater pipes and tees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClamps, hoses and insulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe center heater pipe hangs under the Bus where it takes road salt, water and stones. Once it rusts through, the hot air leaks out under the van and almost none reaches the cab. Buses with bad pipes are cold even with good heat exchangers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReplacing the pipe is one of the best things you can do for heat in a Bay Window Bus.\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\u003eSupport the van safely on stands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the old clamps and hangers; they are often rusted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the new pipe with new connecting hoses or sleeves and clamps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint or coat any bare steel to slow rust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck heat at the front outlets.\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 1975 Bus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, EMPI lists the 1973–1979 Bus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my 1970 Bus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Earlier Buses use a smaller 70 mm pipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1270 mm (50 in) long and 89 mm across.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as 211 255 785 G?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, EMPI lists that OE number.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat else do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew connecting hoses and clamps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does it cost extra to ship?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt 50 inches long it ships as an oversize package.\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\/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. 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