{"product_id":"mahle-piston-cylinder-set-94mm-type-4-2-0-vw-bus-vanagon-029198075-jp-8109-0","title":"MAHLE Piston \u0026 Cylinder Set, 94 mm x 71 mm, 2.0 Type 4 | VW Bus 1976–1979 \u0026 Vanagon 1980–1983 Air-Cooled | OE 029 198 075 (JP-8109-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMAHLE Piston \u0026amp; Cylinder Set, 94 mm Bore, 2.0 Liter Type 4 — VW Bus 1976–1979 \u0026amp; Vanagon 1980–1983 (JP-8109-0)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e JP Group JP-8109-0 is a MAHLE piston and cylinder set of four for the 2.0 liter air-cooled VW Type 4 engine: 94 mm bore, 71 mm stroke, cast iron cylinders. EMPI lists the 1976–1979 VW Bus and 1980–1983 air-cooled Vanagon. It replaces VW OE 029 198 075. JP ref 8110701512.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e JP-8109-0 · OE 029 198 075 · JP 8110701512 · UPC 707924524444\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\u003e1976–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Bus (Type 2) 2.0 Type 4 engine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e94 mm bore, 71 mm stroke (EMPI)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1980–1983\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Vanagon 2.0 air-cooled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePer EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1976\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePorsche 914 2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot listed by EMPI — not confirmed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1972–1975\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBus 1.7 \/ 1.8 Type 4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDoes not fit without machining\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1983–1991\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVanagon Wasserboxer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDoes not fit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType 1 (Beetle) engine\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 lists the cylinder spigots as 105 mm upper and 100 mm lower, the 2.0 Type 4 size. EMPI's description calls the cylinders cast iron.\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\u003eMAHLE, packed by JP Group (EMPI)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP-8109-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW OE number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e029 198 075\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8110701512\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e707924524444\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBore x stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e94 mm x 71 mm (1971cc, \"2.0\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCylinders\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCast iron (EMPI), 105 mm upper \/ 100 mm lower spigot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSet of 4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold as\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 34 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\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 cylinders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 pistons with piston rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrist pins and clips (as packed by MAHLE)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCylinder base and head gaskets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnecting rods or bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembly lube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2.0 Type 4 in a late Bay Window Bus or early Vanagon works hard, and worn pistons and cylinders show up as oil burning, low compression and a tired, smoky engine. Because air-cooled cylinders are separate, the rebuild uses a new matched set of four.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis MAHLE set is the factory 2.0 size, so it drops onto a stock 2.0 case and heads. JP Group is a Danish parts supplier that packs engine internals from the big German makers (MAHLE, KS \/ Kolbenschmidt) for classic VW engines, sold in the US through EMPI. Washburn's Metal in Orange, CA lists each one with its VW OE number and JP reference so you can match it to your engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck deck height and set it with the correct base shims.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGap and orient the rings per MAHLE instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck both wrist-pin clips on every piston.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTorque the heads in stages to the VW spec and break the engine in as MAHLE advises.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my 1978 Bus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. EMPI lists the 1976–1979 Bus 2.0.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my 1982 Vanagon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the 1980–1983 air-cooled Vanagon 2.0 per EMPI.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as VW 029 198 075?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. EMPI lists OE 029 198 075 (shown as 29198075).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit a 1974 Bus 1.8?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot without machining. The 1.8 uses a 93 mm bore.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit a Porsche 914 2.0?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot confirmed by EMPI.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it new?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, new MAHLE.\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\/engine\"\u003eEngine Parts \u0026amp; Performance\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-bus\"\u003eVW Bus \/ Type 2 Parts\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-vanagon\"\u003eVW Vanagon 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 model names are trademarks of Volkswagen AG. Washburn's Metal is not affiliated with or endorsed by Volkswagen. 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