{"product_id":"jp-group-oil-cooler-mount-aluminum-vw-beetle-1971-1979-113117301-jp-8659-0","title":"JP Group Oil Cooler Mount (Adapter Bracket), Aluminum | VW Beetle, Super Beetle, Ghia \u0026 Thing 1971–1979, Bus 1970–1971 | OE 113 117 301 (JP-8659-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJP Group Oil Cooler Mount (Adapter Bracket), Aluminum | VW Beetle, Super Beetle, Ghia \u0026amp; Thing 1971–1979, Bus 1970–1971 | OE 113 117 301 (JP-8659-0)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The JP Group JP-8659-0 is the aluminum oil cooler mount (adapter bracket) that sits on the crankcase under the doghouse-style oil cooler on the 1971–1979 VW Type 1 dual-port engine. EMPI lists the Beetle and Super Beetle, Karmann Ghia 1971–1974, Thing 1973–1974 and Bus 1970–1971. It replaces OE 113 117 301 (JP Group ref. 8113550106).\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\u003e1971–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Beetle \u0026amp; Super Beetle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDoghouse oil cooler, per EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1971–1974\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Karmann Ghia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePer EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1973–1974\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Thing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePer EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1970–1971\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Bus with Type 1 engine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePer EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1961–1970\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle-port \/ early coolers — check\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarly cases with 8 mm oil ports need the 8–10 mm seal kit (JP-8660-0)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType 4 engines — does not fit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifferent cooler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\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-8659-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOE reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e113 117 301\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8113550106\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e707924539905\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDoghouse-style (offset) oil cooler\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\u003e0.6 lb (EMPI published)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackage size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 x 6 x 4 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 aluminum oil cooler mount.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNot Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOil cooler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOil cooler seals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting nuts, washers or studs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe doghouse oil cooler sits off to the side, in the fan shroud's own air path. It needs this adapter to mount it on the case and carry oil to and from the cooler. The mounting surfaces on a used adapter are often gouged, cracked or stripped, which causes oil leaks inside the fan shroud. Oil there gets blown all over the engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA new adapter with clean sealing faces is the right base for a new cooler and seals. It is also the part you need to convert an older engine to the more efficient doghouse cooler and shroud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit new oil cooler seals every time, with the correct size for your case's oil ports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the case and adapter faces. Old seals often stick and leave residue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTighten the nuts evenly and do not over-tighten into the case studs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake sure the cooler sits square and does not touch the shroud.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun the engine to temperature and check for leaks before refitting the shroud tin.\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\u003eDoes it fit my 1974 Beetle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. EMPI lists the 1971–1979 Beetle and Super Beetle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI have a 1968 engine. Can I use the doghouse cooler?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, with this adapter, the doghouse shroud and the 8–10 mm seal kit (JP-8660-0) for early 8 mm oil ports.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as VW 113 117 301?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is the JP Group replacement listed against OE 113 117 301.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre seals included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Order new oil cooler seals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit a Type 4 Bus engine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it new?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. New aluminum part, from JP Group of Denmark, sold through EMPI.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/oil-cooling\"\u003eOil Cooling \u0026amp; Components\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engine\"\u003eEngine Parts \u0026amp; Performance\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle 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. 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