How many heater box bearing plates do I need for my vehicle?

You will need two bearing plates per vehicle to properly hold your heater box flaps in place.

Do I need to buy different plates for the left and right sides?

No. While the original plates were side-specific, GoWesty has designed this version to fit on either side of the vents.

Which Vanagon years are compatible with this Heater box bearing plate?

This part is designed to work with Vanagons from 1980 through 1991.

Why should I buy these instead of trying to reuse my original plates?

Original plates often become brittle and inevitably break during removal. These are essential replacements for your heater box tuneup to ensure your flaps are held securely.

Heater Box Bearing Plate | GVW-251-259-14

Name: Heater Box Bearing Plate
SKU: GVW-251-259-14
Price: 6.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Heater Box Bearing Plate

Product:	GVW-251-259-14
Works With:	1980-1991
Manufacturer:	GoWesty
Availability:	Good Stock

$6.00

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These bearing plates holds your heater box flaps in place. When the originals inevitably break as you remove them, grab a couple of these. They were NLA and side-specific, but we've designed our own version that fits on either side of the vents.

Sold individually. Two required per vehicle.

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The original was very brittle - i got 3 of mine off, but one broke. This was a great fit. Originals are set up as right or left, but this works for either side.