{"product_id":"jp-group-oil-cooler-seal-kit-8mm-10mm-vw-beetle-111198029-jp-8660-0","title":"JP Group Oil Cooler Seal Conversion Kit, 8 mm to 10 mm | VW Beetle, Bus \u0026 Ghia 1950–1970 | OE 111 198 029 (JP-8660-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJP Group Oil Cooler Seal Conversion Kit, 8 mm to 10 mm | VW Beetle, Bus \u0026amp; Ghia 1950–1970 | OE 111 198 029 (JP-8660-0)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The JP Group JP-8660-0 is the oil cooler seal conversion kit for fitting a later 10 mm-port (1971-on or doghouse) oil cooler to an early air-cooled VW case with 8 mm oil ports. EMPI lists the 1950–1970 Beetle, Karmann Ghia 1955–1970 and Bus 1949–1970. It replaces OE 111 198 029 (JP Group ref. 8113550416). Sold as a kit.\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\u003e1950–1970\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 mm-port case, per EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1955–1970\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\u003e1949–1970\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Bus \u0026amp; Pickup with Type 1 engine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePer EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1971–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLate cases with 10 mm ports — not needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse standard 10 mm cooler seals\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-8660-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOE reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e111 198 029\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8113550416\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e707924539912\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 mm case port to 10 mm cooler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold as\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit (seals for one cooler)\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\u003e0.7 lb (EMPI published)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackage size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 x 3 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 oil cooler seal conversion kit, as pictured.\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 adapter \/ mount (JP-8659-0)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNuts or washers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVW enlarged the oil cooler ports from 8 mm to 10 mm in 1971. If you fit a later cooler, or the better doghouse cooler, to an earlier case, the standard seals will not seal. Oil then leaks inside the fan shroud and gets sprayed over the engine. Low oil pressure and oil smoke can follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis kit uses stepped seals that fit the 8 mm case and the 10 mm cooler, so the joint seals properly. It is a cheap part that protects the engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm your case has 8 mm oil ports before you fit these seals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove all traces of the old seals from the case and cooler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the seals dry or lightly oiled, the way your workshop manual says.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTighten the cooler nuts evenly and do not over-tighten.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun the engine to temperature and check for leaks before refitting the shroud.\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\u003eDo I need this kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly if you fit a 10 mm-port cooler to a pre-1971 case with 8 mm ports.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my 1967 Beetle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. EMPI lists 1950–1970 Beetles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as VW 111 198 029?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is the JP Group kit listed against OE 111 198 029.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the cooler included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Seals only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI have a 1973 engine. Do I need it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. 1971-on cases use standard 10 mm seals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it new?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. New, 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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