{"product_id":"jp-group-rear-exhaust-intermediate-pipe-vw-bus-1976-1978-2-0-type-4-jp-8180-0","title":"JP Group Rear Exhaust Intermediate Pipe for Rear Muffler, US Model | VW Bus 1976–1978 2.0 Type 4 (JP-8180-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJP Group Rear Exhaust Intermediate Pipe, US Model — VW Bus 1976–1978 2.0 (JP-8180-0)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe JP Group JP-8180-0 is the rear exhaust intermediate pipe that connects to the rear muffler on the US-model 1976–1978 VW Bus with the 2.0 liter Type 4 engine. EMPI describes it as an intermediate pipe for the rear muffler, USA model. JP ref 8120400200; EMPI's OE field shows 22.134 (a catalogue code, not a VW part number). Sold each.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e JP-8180-0 · JP Group 8120400200 · EMPI OE field 22.134 · UPC 707924525151.\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\u003e1976–1978\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Bus 2.0 Type 4, US model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePer EMPI. Rear muffler section\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Bus 2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot on EMPI's list. Not confirmed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1972–1975\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Bus 1700 \/ 1800\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot confirmed. Earlier US Buses use different pipes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Bus with Type 1 engine, Beetle, Vanagon water-cooled\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\u003eUS-model Buses from 1975 have fuel injection, and many have a catalytic converter, so their exhaust layout differs from European Buses. Compare this pipe with the one on your Bus before you order.\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), distributed by EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP-8180-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8120400200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEMPI OE field\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.134\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e707924525151\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear, to the rear muffler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA model\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)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included \/ Not Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: one intermediate pipe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot included: gaskets, clamps, nuts, muffler, catalytic converter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a late Bus the pipes between the heat exchangers, converter and muffler rust from the inside out. A rotten intermediate pipe leaks exhaust under the van, upsets the oxygen sensor reading on fuel-injected engines, and can let fumes into the heater air. It is also often the part that snaps when you try to change the muffler. Having a new pipe ready keeps a muffler job from becoming a two-week wait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoak all flange nuts in penetrating oil ahead of time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse new gaskets at every flange and new clamps or hardware where fitted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssemble the whole system loosely, then tighten from the front back so nothing is stressed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck for leaks and clearance to the body once the engine is hot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the JP-8180-0 fit my 1977 Bus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, if it is a US-model 2.0 Type 4. EMPI lists 1976–1978 2.0 Buses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit a 1979 Bus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot confirmed. EMPI lists up to 1978.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is 22.134?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is the reference EMPI shows in its OE field. It is not a VW part number. The JP Group ref is 8120400200.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it for European Buses?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. EMPI lists it as the USA-model pipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat else do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew exhaust gaskets and hardware. Check the muffler and the tail pipe while it is apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it new?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is a new JP Group part, sold each.\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\/exhaust\"\u003eExhaust Systems \u0026amp; Components\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. Parts are legal for use on pre-pollution-controlled vehicles only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JP Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67100834889843,"sku":"JP-8180-0","price":67.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/8120400200.jpg?v=1793698478","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/jp-group-rear-exhaust-intermediate-pipe-vw-bus-1976-1978-2-0-type-4-jp-8180-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}