{"product_id":"bosch-ignition-condenser-vw-type-1-1970-1973-bus-1971-98-9946-b-02-054","title":"Bosch Ignition Condenser | VW Type 1 1970–1973 \u0026 Bus 1971 | Points-Style, Genuine (98-9946-B \/ 02-054)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eBosch Ignition Condenser — VW Type 1 1970–1973 \u0026amp; Bus 1971 (Points-Style, Genuine)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenuine Bosch \u003cb\u003eignition condenser\u003c\/b\u003e for VW Type 1 (1970–1973) and Bay Window Bus (1971). For mid-production air-cooled Beetles and early Bay Window Buses with the Bosch \u003cb\u003epoints-style\u003c\/b\u003e distributor — a wear item that should be replaced with the points during normal tune-up service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBeetle (Type 1):\u003c\/b\u003e 1970–1973\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBus (Type 2 Bay Window):\u003c\/b\u003e 1971\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Bosch?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBosch is the original OE supplier of ignition components to Volkswagen. These are not aftermarket reproductions — they are the same German-built condensers Bosch has supplied to VW since the cars were new.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGenuine Bosch OE:\u003c\/b\u003e original points-style ignition condenser, not an aftermarket reproduction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStandard tune-up wear item:\u003c\/b\u003e replaced along with the points during normal service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEMPI Part #:\u003c\/b\u003e 98-9946-B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBosch Reference:\u003c\/b\u003e 02-054\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Points-style distributor condenser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes this fit a points-style distributor?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — it is for the Bosch points-style distributor used on the 1970–1973 Beetle and 1971 Bay Window Bus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhen should I replace the condenser?\u003c\/b\u003e It is a wear item and should be replaced with the points during normal tune-up service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ignition\"\u003eIgnition\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-bus\"\u003eVW Bus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BOSCH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45031543734387,"sku":"98-9946-B","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/98-9946-B.jpg?v=1779608872","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/bosch-ignition-condenser-vw-type-1-1970-1973-bus-1971-98-9946-b-02-054","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}