{"product_id":"jp-group-middle-side-window-seal-plain-vw-bus-bay-window-1968-1979-oe-221-845-321-b-jp-8548-0","title":"JP Group Middle Side Window Seal, Plain | VW Bus Bay Window 1968–1979 | OE 221 845 321 B (JP-8548-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJP Group Middle Side Window Seal, Plain — VW Bus Bay Window 1968–1979 (JP-8548-0)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e JP Group JP-8548-0 is a plain rubber seal for the fixed middle side window of the VW Bay Window Bus. EMPI lists it for the 1968–1979 Bus (Transporter), left or right side. It replaces VW 221 845 321 B; JP Group ref. 8186101300. It has no groove for chrome trim. 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\u003e1968–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Bus (Bay Window) Microbus, Kombi, Panel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMiddle side window, left or right, per EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1973–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOE 221 845 321 B is listed by Heritage as the later, thicker 1973–79 profile; \u003cem\u003efitment to confirm\u003c\/em\u003e on 1968–72 buses, which used 221 845 321 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1950–1967\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSplit Window Bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\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. If your vehicle has been modified or parts have been swapped over the years, compare your old part or the OE number before ordering. Questions? Contact us with your year, model and chassis number and we will check it for you.\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\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP-8548-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW OE reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e221 845 321 B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8186101300\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e707924528831\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlain seal, no chrome trim groove\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMiddle (center) side window, left or right\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRubber\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\u003eApprox. 1.0 lb (estimate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackage size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14 x 10 x 3 in (estimate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eOne middle side window seal.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass, chrome insert trim, seal sealant or install cord.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrder one per window. Most buses have a middle window on each side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fixed side windows on a Bay Window Bus are held in by the rubber seal alone. After forty-plus years the rubber goes hard, shrinks at the corners and cracks along the outer lip. Water then runs down between the glass and the body, rusts the window flange and soaks the interior panels and floor. A loose seal also lets the glass rattle and, in a bad case, the glass can pop out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFitting a new seal is the only real fix, and it is best done whenever the window flange is repaired or the bus is painted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJP Group is a Danish supplier that has specialised in classic Volkswagen and Porsche parts for decades, and EMPI distributes the range in the USA. Their parts are made to match the original design, so they fit without the guesswork that comes with generic replacements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the old seal and glass. Clean and treat any rust on the window flange before fitting the new seal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the seal to the glass first, then run a strong cord in the body groove and pull it from inside while a helper presses on the glass from outside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm the seal in the sun or with warm water so it is soft and easier to fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA little soapy water or rubber lube helps the lip slide over the flange. Do not use oil-based lube.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional installation is recommended if you have not fitted window seals before.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow the factory workshop manual (Bentley or VW) for your model. If in doubt, have a qualified mechanic fit the part.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my 1972 Bus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEMPI lists 1968–1979. VW changed to the thicker 221 845 321 B seal for 1973; for a 1968–72 bus, check your old seal or confirm before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeft or right?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEither side. The middle window seal is the same on both sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it take chrome trim?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. This is the plain version with no trim groove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as VW 221 845 321 B?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. EMPI lists 221 845 321 B as the OE reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat else do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInstall cord and rubber lube. Check the window flange for rust before you fit it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it new?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, new JP Group rubber seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-bus\"\u003eVW Bus \/ Type 2 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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ WARNING (California Proposition 65):\u003c\/strong\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\"\u003ewww.p65warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e. 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