How do I know if I have a 009 distributor?
A 009 is mechanical advance and does not need a vacuum line. They are used primarily if you have a dual carb setup. There are newer distributors that have both vacuum and mechanical advance. The numbers on the side can be used to identify what you have but typically if it’s Bosch I think there are just 2 types of caps.
How do you test a VW distributor?
Turn your ignition switch to “on” and put a test light or meter on the coil, one lead to plus, the other to minus. The light should go on or the meter should indicate the voltage. Use extreme caution.
When do you need a distributor in a VW?
The first thing we need to do is put the engine in a firing position for #1 cylinder. You are either in one of two situations; your engine runs, and you need/want to replace it, or your engine does not have a distributor installed and you need to put one in. We’ll start with an engine that does not have a distributor in it.
What did a cast iron distributor do for a VW?
This Cast Iron Bodied Distributor eliminated the vacuum advance system, and used engine RPMs ONLY to dictate the ignition timing. For high performance engines of the time, this was the perfect solution, since these engines were usually run at idle or full throttle!
Where is the distributor on a VW Jetta?
The timing belt cover is a long dark metal cover on the left of the engine block–as you face the engine. Look on the engine block for the place where all the spark plug wires go, and you’ve found the distributor. Unsnap all clips and take off the distributor cap and suppressor shield, leaving the spark plug wires attached.
What is the distributor number for a VW Vanagon?
NON-Bosch ECONOMY Ignition Rotor, Replacement for 04-012, 043-905-225 or 1 234 332 107, is used on the 009 and SVDA Distributor, as well as stock VW Distributors from 1971 on. 03-212 Bosch Distributor Cap, 1-235-522-370, Vanagons from July 1984 through 1991 models.