JP Group Westfalia Kitchen Cabinet Cover Lid Hinge (Stove/Sink Cover Support) | VW Vanagon Camper 1985–1991 & EuroVan Camper 1995–2003 | OE 701 070 131 A (JP-8729-0)
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JP Group Westfalia Kitchen Cabinet Cover Lid Hinge — VW Vanagon Camper 1985–1991 & EuroVan Camper (JP-8729-0)
Short answer: JP-8729-0 is the hinge and support for the lift-up cover lid over the Westfalia kitchen unit (the stove and sink cover) in the 1985–1991 VW Vanagon Camper, and EMPI also lists the 1995–2003 EuroVan Camper. It replaces VW OE 701 070 131 A, JP Group ref 1189816800. Sold each.
Fitment
| Years | Vehicle | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1985–1991 | VW Vanagon Westfalia Camper (incl. Syncro) | Support for kitchen cover, per EMPI |
| 1985–1994 | VW Transporter T3 Westfalia (ROW) | Per EMPI |
| 1995–2003 | VW EuroVan Camper (Westfalia) | Per EMPI (EMPI's list is cut off after this entry); confirm |
| 1980–1984 | Early Vanagon Westfalia | Not confirmed: early kitchen units differ |
| 1968–1979 | Bay Window Bus Westfalia | Does not fit |
Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Part number | JP Group JP-8729-0 |
| OE reference | 701 070 131 A |
| JP Group reference | 1189816800 |
| UPC | 707924548327 |
| Location | Westfalia kitchen unit, stove/sink cover lid |
| Sold as | Each |
| Shipping weight | 0.5 lb estimate (not published) |
What's Included
- One cabinet cover lid hinge / support
Not Included
- Mounting screws
- Cover lid, stove or sink
- Second hinge (order two if both sides are broken)
Why It Matters
The Westfalia kitchen lid is opened and closed every time you cook or wash up, and decades of use wear out the hinge. A broken or loose hinge lets the lid drop onto your hand or onto a hot stove, rattles on the road, and can crack the lid itself. Original Westfalia parts are hard to find and used ones are usually just as worn. A new hinge restores a lid that opens and stays put.
Installation Notes
- Open the lid and support it while you remove the old hinge screws.
- Check the screw holes in the cabinet; if the particleboard is stripped, fill and redrill or use slightly larger screws.
- Fit the new hinge, then check the lid opens fully, stays up, and closes flush before tightening the screws fully.
Before You Order
Westfalia interiors changed several times, so compare before you buy. Open the stove and sink lid and look at the hinge or support arm on each side. If yours is a metal hinge-and-stay that holds the lid up over the kitchen unit on a 1985 or later Vanagon Westfalia, this is the part. Count how many are broken: the part is sold each, and many owners replace both so the lid sits level. If your van is a 1980–1984 model or has an aftermarket kitchen, send us a photo first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it fit my 1988 Vanagon Westfalia?
Yes, EMPI lists the 1985–1991 Vanagon Camper kitchen cover.
Does it fit my 1999 EuroVan Camper?
EMPI lists the 1995–2003 EuroVan Camper. Compare it with your old hinge.
Is this the same as OE 701 070 131 A?
Yes. JP Group cross-references JP-8729-0 to 701 070 131 A.
Is it sold as a pair?
No, each. Order two if you need both.
Does it fit an early 1980–1984 Westfalia?
Not confirmed. Early kitchen units differ.
Is it new?
Yes, a new JP Group part.
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