JP Group Intake & Exhaust Valves, 1-Groove or 3-Groove | VW Beetle, Ghia & Bus 1950–1979 | OE 111 109 601 A / 113 109 601 A / 043 109 611 (JP-8114-0 / JP-8115-0 / JP-8117-0 / JP-8118-0)
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JP Group Intake & Exhaust Valves, 1-Groove or 3-Groove — VW Beetle, Ghia & Bus 1950–1979 (JP-8114-0 / JP-8115-0 / JP-8117-0 / JP-8118-0)
Short answer: These are new JP Group replacement valves for the air-cooled VW Type 1 engine. JP-8114-0 is the 30 mm, single-groove intake for 25/36 hp engines (OE 111 109 601 A). JP-8117-0 is the matching 28.5 mm single-groove exhaust (OE 111 109 611). JP-8115-0 is the 31.5 mm three-groove intake for the 40 hp 1200 (OE 113 109 601 A). JP-8118-0 is the 30 mm three-groove exhaust (OE 043 109 611). Sold each.
Part numbers: JP-8114-0 · OE 111 109 601 A · JP 8111300106 · UPC 707924524499 | JP-8115-0 · OE 113 109 601 A · JP 8111300206 · UPC 707924524505 | JP-8117-0 · OE 111 109 611 · JP 8111300706 · UPC 707924524529 | JP-8118-0 · OE 043 109 611 · JP 8111300806 · UPC 707924524536.
Fitment
| Years | Vehicle | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1950–1960 | VW Beetle 25/36 hp (1131/1192 cc) | JP-8114-0 intake (30 mm) and JP-8117-0 exhaust (28.5 mm, EMPI lists 1954–1965 Beetle), single-groove keepers |
| 1955–1962 | VW Karmann Ghia 36 hp | JP-8114-0 intake, per EMPI |
| 1954–1959 | VW Bus (Split Window) 36 hp | Fitment to confirm — same 36 hp engine; EMPI's Bus line is cut off in its data |
| 1960–1965 | VW Beetle, Ghia & Bus 40 hp 1200 | JP-8115-0 intake (31.5 mm, three-groove); EMPI lists Beetle 1960–1979 and Ghia 1955–1965 |
| 1970–1979 | VW Beetle, Super Beetle, Ghia (to 1974), Thing (1973–74) | JP-8118-0 exhaust (30 mm, three-groove), per EMPI |
| Any | Type 4 engines (1972–79 Bus 1.7–2.0, Porsche 914) | Does not fit — Type 4 valves are larger with a different stem |
| Any | Performance heads with 35.5/40 mm valves | Does not fit — measure your head size first |
Specifications
| Spec | JP-8114-0 | JP-8117-0 | JP-8115-0 | JP-8118-0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Intake | Exhaust | Intake | Exhaust |
| Head diameter | 30.0 mm | 28.5 mm | 31.5 mm | 30.0 mm |
| Keeper grooves | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| OE reference | 111 109 601 A | 111 109 611 | 113 109 601 A | 043 109 611 |
| JP Group reference | 8111300106 | 8111300706 | 8111300206 | 8111300806 |
| UPC | 707924524499 | 707924524529 | 707924524505 | 707924524536 |
| Weight | Approx. 0.1 lb each (estimate) | |||
| Sold as | Each — four of each type per engine | |||
What's Included
- One valve per order line, as selected.
Not Included
- Valve keepers (collets), springs, spring caps and seals
- Valve guides
- Lapping compound and head gaskets
Why It Matters
The air-cooled VW runs its valves hot, and the number 3 exhaust valve is the classic failure. A burnt or stretched valve shows up as a low compression reading on one cylinder, a miss at idle, popping back through the carburetor or a tick that will not adjust out. A valve that drops its head will destroy the piston and the head. When a head is apart for guides or a valve job, new valves are cheap insurance. The early 25/36 hp engines use single-groove keepers, and good replacement valves for those engines are getting hard to find.
Installation Notes
- Match the keeper style: single-groove valves need single-groove keepers, and three-groove valves need three-groove keepers. Never mix them.
- Check guide wear before fitting new valves. A new valve in a worn guide will not last.
- Have the seats cut or lap each valve to its seat, then check the seal with solvent.
- Set valve lash cold to the specification for your engine (see the Bentley manual or the sticker on your fan shroud) and re-check after the first few hundred miles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which valve fits my 1958 Beetle?
A 36 hp engine uses the 30 mm intake JP-8114-0 and the 28.5 mm exhaust JP-8117-0, both with single-groove keepers.
Which valve fits my 1963 Beetle?
The 40 hp 1200 uses the 31.5 mm intake JP-8115-0. Confirm your exhaust size before ordering, because EMPI does not list a matching 40 hp exhaust in this group.
How do I tell 1-groove from 3-groove?
Look at the top of the old valve stem. A single wide groove takes the early keepers. Three narrow grooves take the later keepers.
Is this the same as OE 111 109 601 A?
Yes for JP-8114-0. EMPI and JP Group cross-reference it to 111 109 601 A. The other three cross to 113 109 601 A, 111 109 611 and 043 109 611.
Does it fit a 1600 dual-port Beetle?
Only the 30 mm exhaust JP-8118-0 is listed for 1970–1979. The 1600 dual-port intake is a larger 35.5 mm valve and is not in this group.
How many do I need?
Four intakes and four exhausts for a full set. Many builders replace only the burnt exhausts.
Is it new or used?
New, supplied by JP Group of Denmark through EMPI.
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