{"product_id":"doduco-ignition-points-vw-beetle-ghia-type-3-bus-1965-1967-or-beetle-super-beetle-ghia-1969-1974-oe-111-998-059-111-998-063-jp-8586-0-jp-8587-0","title":"Doduco Ignition Points | VW Beetle, Ghia, Type 3 \u0026 Bus 1965–1967 or Beetle, Super Beetle \u0026 Ghia 1969–1974 | OE 111 998 059 \/ 111 998 063 (JP-8586-0 \/ JP-8587-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDoduco Ignition Points — VW Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Type 3 \u0026amp; Bus (JP-8586-0 \/ JP-8587-0)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e JP Group supplies two sets of German Doduco ignition points for air-cooled VWs. JP-8586-0 (OE 111 998 059) fits the 1965–1967 Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Type 3 and Bus. JP-8587-0 (OE 111 998 063) fits the 1969–1974 Beetle, the 1971–1974 Super Beetle and the 1969–1970 Ghia. Pick your set by year below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\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\u003e1965–1967\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Bus \u0026amp; Pickup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP-8586-0, per EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1966–1967\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Type 3 Fastback \u0026amp; Squareback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP-8586-0, per EMPI (list cut off; \u003cem\u003econfirm others\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1969–1974\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP-8587-0, per EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1971–1974\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Super Beetle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP-8587-0, per EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1969–1970\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Karmann Ghia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP-8587-0, per EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectronic ignition (Pertronix etc.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot needed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitment comes from EMPI, the US distributor for JP Group. If your vehicle has been modified or parts have been swapped over the years, compare your old part or the OE number before ordering. Questions? Contact us with your year, model and chassis number and we will check it for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\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\u003ePart numbers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP-8586-0 \/ JP-8587-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW OE reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e111 998 059 \/ 111 998 063\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8191400417 \/ 8191400512\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e707924529210 \/ 707924529227\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDoduco (Germany), per EMPI\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\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group (Denmark), distributed in the US by EMPI\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\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 0.1 lb \/ 0.1 lb (estimate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackage size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 x 3 x 1 in (estimate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eOne set of ignition points.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eCondenser, rotor, distributor cap or feeler gauge.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoints are the mechanical switch inside the distributor that fires the coil. Their contacts burn and pit, and the rubbing block wears, so the gap and dwell drift. The engine then starts poorly, misfires, idles rough and loses power. Quality points are worth it: cheap points often have soft rubbing blocks that wear in a few hundred miles. Doduco was an original-equipment supplier to German makers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJP Group is a Danish supplier that has specialised in classic Volkswagen and Porsche parts for decades, and EMPI distributes the range in the USA. Their parts are made to match the original design, so they fit without the guesswork that comes with generic replacements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the distributor cap and rotor. Note how the old points are wired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the screw and the wire, lift out the old points and wipe the breaker plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the new points and put a small dab of cam grease on the distributor cam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the gap to the factory spec (commonly 0.016 in \/ 0.4 mm on Type 1), then set dwell and timing with a dwell meter and timing light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecheck the gap after the first few hundred miles as the rubbing block beds in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow the factory workshop manual (Bentley or VW) for your model. If in doubt, have a qualified mechanic fit the part.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich set fits my 1972 Beetle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJP-8587-0 (OE 111 998 063).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich set fits my 1966 Beetle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJP-8586-0 (OE 111 998 059).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I replace the condenser too?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it is good practice to replace the condenser with the points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat gap do I set?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse the spec for your engine; Type 1 engines are commonly 0.016 in (0.4 mm). Set dwell with a meter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Doduco the original brand?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDoduco was a German OE supplier of contact sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it new?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, new Doduco points from JP Group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ignition\"\u003eIgnition \u0026amp; Electrical\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle Parts\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-karmann-ghia\"\u003eVW Karmann Ghia Parts\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-type-3\"\u003eVW Type 3 Parts\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-bus\"\u003eVW Bus \/ Type 2 Parts\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll VW Air-Cooled Parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ WARNING (California Proposition 65):\u003c\/strong\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\"\u003ewww.p65warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e. Parts are legal for use on pre-pollution-controlled vehicles only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JP Group","offers":[{"title":"1965–1967 (111 998 059)","offer_id":67100915105907,"sku":"JP-8586-0","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1969–1974 (111 998 063)","offer_id":67100915138675,"sku":"JP-8587-0","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/8191400417.jpg?v=1793700461","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/doduco-ignition-points-vw-beetle-ghia-type-3-bus-1965-1967-or-beetle-super-beetle-ghia-1969-1974-oe-111-998-059-111-998-063-jp-8586-0-jp-8587-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}