{"product_id":"jp-group-wiper-shaft-spindle-left-right-vw-vanagon-251955215-251955216-jp-3212-0-jp-3213-0","title":"JP Group Windshield Wiper Shaft (Spindle) with Bearing, Left or Right | VW Vanagon 1980–1991 LHD | OE 251 955 215 \/ 251 955 216 (JP-3212-0 \/ JP-3213-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJP Group Windshield Wiper Shaft (Spindle) with Bearing, Left or Right — VW Vanagon 1980–1991 (JP-3212-0 \/ JP-3213-0)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e JP Group JP-3212-0 (left) and JP-3213-0 (right) are new front windshield wiper shafts, also called wiper spindles or pivots, with their bearing housing, for the left-hand-drive 1980–1991 VW Vanagon. They replace VW OE 251 955 215 (left) and 251 955 216 (right). JP refs 1198151970 \/ 1198151980. Sold each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e JP-3212-0 · OE 251 955 215 · JP 1198151970 · UPC 707924570267 — JP-3213-0 · OE 251 955 216 · JP 1198151980 · UPC 707924570526\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\u003e1980–1991\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Vanagon (incl. GL, Westfalia, Syncro), left-hand drive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP-3212-0 left \/ JP-3213-0 right, front windshield (EMPI)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1980–1992\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW T3 \/ T25 (Europe), left-hand drive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSame part (T3 per EMPI)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRight-hand-drive T25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot confirmed — RHD wiper layout differs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1968–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Bay Window Bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDoes not fit — different wiper shafts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1992–2003\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW EuroVan\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\u003eEMPI's stock description for JP-3212-0 reads \"Wiper Pin Front Left, 86mm\". VW lists the genuine 251 955 215 shaft as discontinued, so good replacements are getting hard to find.\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), US distributor EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart numbers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP-3212-0 (left), JP-3213-0 (right)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW OE numbers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e251 955 215 (left), 251 955 216 (right)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1198151970 \/ 1198151980\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e707924570267 \/ 707924570526\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e86 mm (per EMPI stock description, left shaft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront windshield, left or right\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. 1 lb (estimate, not yet measured)\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\u003eWhich one do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVersion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeft (JP-3212-0)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP-3212-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1980–1991 Vanagon, left\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$71.95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRight (JP-3213-0)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP-3213-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1980–1991 Vanagon, right\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$52.95\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 wiper shaft with bearing housing for the side you select\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWiper arm, blade or nut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWiper linkage rods or motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpindle-to-body seal (133 955 261) and cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wiper shafts on a Vanagon live under the cowl where water collects. Over 30-plus years the shaft seizes in its bushing, the housing corrodes, or the splines wear so the arm slips. Symptoms are wipers that move slowly or stop on one side, a motor that hums or blows its fuse, an arm that will not stay tight, and a squeak on every stroke.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFreeing up a seized shaft rarely lasts. A new shaft restores smooth, full-speed wiping and takes load off the wiper motor and linkage, which are far more expensive to replace. JP Group is a Danish maker of replacement parts for classic and later Volkswagens, sold in the US through EMPI. Washburn's Metal in Orange, CA lists each JP part with its VW OE number and JP reference so you can check it against your old part before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePark the wipers, disconnect the battery, and remove the wiper arms and spindle nuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the cowl \/ dash access panel to reach the linkage. Unclip the linkage rod from the shaft crank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the old shaft and clean the mounting area. Fit a new spindle-to-body seal if the old one is cracked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrease the new shaft lightly, fit it, reconnect the linkage and test before refitting the arms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the arms so the blades park just above the lower edge of the windshield.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my 1987 Vanagon Westfalia?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. EMPI lists both shafts for the 1980–1991 Vanagon, and the Westfalia uses the same windshield wipers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeft or right — how do I tell?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeft is the driver side on a US (left-hand-drive) van. JP-3212-0 is left (251 955 215), JP-3213-0 is right (251 955 216).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as VW 251 955 215?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. EMPI lists JP-3212-0 as the replacement for OE 251 955 215, and JP-3213-0 for 251 955 216.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I replace both?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf one is seized, the other is usually close behind. Many owners do both while the linkage is apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat else do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA new spindle-to-body seal and, if worn, linkage bushings. The arms and nuts are reused.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit a right-hand-drive T25?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot confirmed. RHD vans use a mirrored wiper layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it new or rebuilt?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew, from 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-vanagon\"\u003eVW Vanagon Parts\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ignition\"\u003eElectrical \u0026amp; Ignition\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 model names are trademarks of Volkswagen AG. Washburn's Metal is not affiliated with or endorsed by Volkswagen. 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