{"product_id":"jp-group-shift-rod-coupler-early-vw-beetle-1950-1963-karmann-ghia-1955-1963-bus-1950-1967-oe-111-711-175-b-jp-8249-0","title":"JP Group Shift Rod Coupler, Early | VW Beetle 1950–1963, Karmann Ghia 1955–1963 \u0026 Bus 1950–1967 | OE 111 711 175 B (JP-8249-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJP Group Shift Rod Coupler, Early | VW Beetle 1950–1963, Karmann Ghia 1955–1963 \u0026amp; Bus 1950–1967 | OE 111 711 175 B (JP-8249-0)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e JP Group JP-8249-0 is the early-style rear shift rod coupler for the air-cooled VW. It joins the shift rod to the transmission selector shaft. EMPI lists the Beetle 1950–1963, Karmann Ghia 1955–1963, Bus 1950–1967 and 1961–1963 Type 3. It replaces OE 111 711 175 B (JP ref 8131650100).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e JP-8249-0 · OE 111 711 175 B · JP 8131650100 · UPC 707924525847\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\u003e1950–1963\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEMPI fitment. Other suppliers list to 1964\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1955–1963\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Karmann Ghia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEMPI fitment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1950–1967\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Split Bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEMPI fitment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1961–1963\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Type 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEMPI lists \"Sedan\"; not confirmed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1965–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeetle, Ghia, Bay Bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDoes not fit: uses the late coupler\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, checked against the OE number. Where a row says \"not confirmed\", compare with your old part or ask us before you order.\u003c\/p\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\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-8249-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOE \/ cross reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e111 711 175 B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8131650100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e707924525847\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear, at the transmission\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\u003eAbout 1 lb (estimate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackage size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 x 3 x 3 in (estimated)\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 early shift rod coupler\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoupler bolts and safety wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShift rod bushing and boot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe coupler has rubber that wears out and goes soft. The shifter then feels sloppy, the pattern wanders and gears pop out. A worn coupler is one of the most common causes of bad shifting on early VWs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWashburn's Metal also sells billet couplers from King Performance. This JP Group coupler is the OE-style replacement for a stock feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJP Group is a Danish maker of replacement parts for classic Volkswagens and Porsches. Its parts are sold under the JP Group, Dansk and Classic names, and EMPI is its US distributor. Washburn's Metal in Orange, California lists each JP part with its VW or Porsche OE number and its JP Group reference, so you can check it against your old part, your parts book or the stamp on the original before you order. If you are not sure whether this part fits your car, send us your year, model, chassis number and engine code and we will check it for you before it ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark the coupler on the rod and selector shaft before removal so the pattern stays the same.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse new coupler bolts and lock them with safety wire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the shift rod bushing at the front of the tunnel too.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest all gears with the engine off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the torque values and procedures in a factory or Bentley service manual for your car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my 1962 Beetle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. EMPI lists 1950–1963.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my 1967 Beetle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. 1965 and later cars use the late coupler.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my 1965 Split Bus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, EMPI lists the Bus to 1967.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as 111 711 175 B?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, EMPI lists that OE number.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat else do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew coupler bolts and safety wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it new?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, new JP Group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-shift-linkage-shifters\"\u003eVW Shift Linkage \u0026amp; Shifters\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drivetrain-transmission\"\u003eDrivetrain \u0026amp; Transmission\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle Parts\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-karmann-ghia\"\u003eVW Karmann Ghia Parts\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-bus\"\u003eVW Bus \/ Type 2 Parts\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\u003eVolkswagen® and Porsche® model names are trademarks of their owners. Washburn's Metal is not affiliated with or endorsed by Volkswagen AG or Porsche AG. Part numbers are for reference only.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e\u003cb\u003eCalifornia Prop 65 Warning:\u003c\/b\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. 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