JP Group Sliding Door Seal (Weatherstrip), Right | VW Bus 1968–1979 (Bay Window) | OE 211 843 712 B (JP-8523-0)
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JP Group Sliding Door Seal (Weatherstrip), Right | VW Bus 1968–1979 (Bay Window) | OE 211 843 712 B (JP-8523-0)
Short answer: JP Group JP-8523-0 is the rubber weatherstrip for the right-hand (passenger side) sliding door of the 1968–1979 VW Bay Window Bus. It seals the sliding door against the body to keep out wind, dust and rain. It replaces OE 211 843 712 B, JP Group reference 8185700986. Sold each.
Part numbers: JP-8523-0 · OE 211 843 712 B · JP Group 8185700986 · UPC 707924528589
Fitment
| Years | Vehicle | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1968–1979 | VW Bay Window Bus with right-hand sliding door | EMPI fitment (Kombi, Microbus, Westfalia, panel) |
| 1968–1979 | Bus with left-hand sliding door (export / dual-door) | Does not fit: the left door uses a different seal |
| 1980–1991 | Vanagon | Does not fit: see JP-1352-0 for the Vanagon |
| 1950–1967 | Split Window Bus | Does not fit: hinged cargo doors |
Fitment comes from EMPI, the US distributor for JP Group, checked against the OE number. All US-market Bay Window buses have the sliding door on the right.
Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | JP Group (Denmark), distributed by EMPI |
| Part number | JP-8523-0 |
| OE reference | 211 843 712 B |
| JP Group reference | 8185700986 |
| UPC | 707924528589 |
| Position | Right-hand sliding door |
| Material | Rubber |
| Sold as | Each |
| Shipping weight | About 4 lb (estimate) |
| Carton | About 16 x 16 x 6 in (estimate, coiled) |
| Condition | New |
What's Included
- One right sliding door weatherstrip
Not Included
- Weatherstrip adhesive
- Sliding door window seals, handle seal and lock seal
- Rollers, guides and striker
Why It Matters
The sliding door is opened and closed more than any other door on a Bus, and its seal wears fastest, especially at the lower rear corner where the door swings in. A worn seal means wind roar on the freeway, dust inside on dirt roads and water running down the inside of the door and onto the floor, where Bay buses rust out along the sliding door step and the rocker below it. A new seal also stops the door rattling.
JP Group is a Danish maker of replacement parts for classic Volkswagens and Porsches, sold under the JP Group, Dansk and Classic names, with EMPI as its US distributor. Washburn's Metal in Orange, California lists each JP part with its VW OE number and JP Group reference so you can check it against your parts book before you order.
Installation Notes
- Take the old seal off and clean the flange completely. Treat any rust in the door aperture.
- Warm the new seal so it lies flat and bends round the corners without kinking.
- Start at the joint position of the original and press the seal on all the way round. Glue where the original was glued.
- Close the door gently. A new seal is firmer; adjust the striker and rear guide if the door does not latch easily.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this fit my 1974 Westfalia?
Yes. EMPI lists the 1968–1979 Bus, right sliding door.
Left or right: how do I tell?
Right is the passenger side. US buses have the sliding door on the right only.
Does it fit a Vanagon?
No. Vanagons use JP-1352-0.
Is this the same as OE 211 843 712 B?
Yes. EMPI lists JP-8523-0 against 211 843 712 B.
Do I need adhesive?
Use weatherstrip adhesive where the original seal was glued.
Is it new?
Yes, new JP Group rubber.
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