{"product_id":"jp-group-lower-front-radiator-grille-black-vw-vanagon-1980-1991-oe-251-853-663-jp-9915-0","title":"JP Group Lower Front Radiator Grille, Black | VW Vanagon 1980–1991 | OE 251 853 663 (JP-9915-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJP Group Lower Front Radiator Grille, Black, OE Quality — VW Vanagon (JP-9915-0)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e JP Group JP-9915-0 is a new black lower front radiator grille made to OE quality for the VW Vanagon (T3). EMPI lists 1980–1991; the JP Group description says 05\/1979–07\/1992 Transporter T3 with 1.6–2.1 engines. OE 251 853 663, JP Group reference 1184504700. Sold each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e JP-9915-0 · OE 251 853 663 · JP Group 1184504700 · UPC 707924583182\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\u003e1980–1991\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Vanagon, front lower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePer EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1983.5–1991\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater-cooled Vanagon incl. Syncro, GL, Westfalia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe lower radiator grille position\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1980–1983\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir-cooled Vanagon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot confirmed; early vans used a different lower panel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1992–2003\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEuroVan (T4)\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\u003eEMPI's fitment (1980–1991 Vanagon) and the JP Group description (Transporter T3 05\/1979–07\/1992) differ slightly. Compare with your old grille if you have an early van.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\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), US distributor EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP-9915-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW OE number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e251 853 663\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1184504700\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e707924583182\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuality\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOE standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront, lower\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\u003eApprox. 4 lb (estimate, oversize box)\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 black lower front grille\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper grille (JP-1337-0, listed separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClips, pins and screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVW emblem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lower grille on a water-cooled Vanagon sits right where stones and curbs hit. Old plastic goes brittle, the tabs snap and pieces fall out, letting debris into the radiator area and making the front of the van look tired.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA new OE-quality grille restores the look and protects the radiator. JP Group is a Danish maker of replacement and reproduction parts for classic Porsche and Volkswagen, and its Dansk and SSI lines cover hard-to-find Porsche exhaust and body parts. EMPI is JP Group's US distributor. Washburn's Metal in Orange, California lists each part with its real OE and JP Group reference numbers so you can check it against your car before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the old grille carefully; note how the clips and tabs locate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace broken clips at the same time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not force the tabs in cold weather; warm plastic flexes rather than snaps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the grille sits flush with the front panel all the way across.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my 1987 Vanagon Westfalia?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. EMPI lists the 1980–1991 Vanagon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the upper or lower grille?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLower. The upper grille is a separate part.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it the same as 251 853 663?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, that is the OE number EMPI lists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it black?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, black, OE quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit an air-cooled 1981 Vanagon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEMPI lists it, but the lower grille is mainly a water-cooled part; compare with yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it new?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, new JP Group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-vanagon\"\u003eVW Vanagon Parts\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/body-panels\"\u003eBody Panels \u0026amp; Sheet Metal\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\u003ePorsche® and Volkswagen® model designations are trademarks of their owners. 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