{"product_id":"vw-tune-up-kit-1968-1969","title":"VW Points Tune-Up Kit 1968–1969 Manual Trans — Points, Condenser, Year-Matched Rotor, Plugs, Valve Cover \u0026 Oil-Change Gaskets | Beetle, Ghia \u0026 Bus (BDL-TU-6869)","description":"\u003ctable class=\"wm-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBundle SKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBDL-TU-6869\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBosch ignition points, 01 013 (98-9942-B) + Bosch ignition condenser, 02 069 (replaces 02 007) (98-9947-B) + Bosch rotor 04 006 (1968) or 04 033 (1969) + 4 Bosch WR8AC plugs (98-9932-B) + German cork valve cover gaskets, pair (#E22) + Oil-change gasket kit (00-9909-B) + Inline fuel filter (#E15)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Type 1 upright with the original Bosch distributor and manual transmission, 1968–1969: Beetle and Ghia (H5 and B engines), Bus 1968–1969.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBuilt by\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWashburn's Metal, Orange, California\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEverything for a points tune-up on a 1968–69 VW, in one box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1968 and 1969 share points and condenser but not the rotor: 1968 uses the 04 006, and 1969 moved to the 04 033 with the new cap. Pick your year and the kit comes with the right one. It's the parts list our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/vw-tune-up-spec-lookup\"\u003eVW Tune-Up Spec Lookup\u003c\/a\u003e gives for these engines, in one box for 5% less than buying the parts one at a time. Add oil for your climate and you have the whole job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSeparately\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBosch ignition points, 01 013\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e98-9942-B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSet to 0.016\" (0.40 mm); confirm dwell for your code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$24.95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBosch ignition condenser, 02 069 (replaces 02 007)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e98-9947-B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChange with the points\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$24.49\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBosch rotor: 04 006 (1968) or 04 033 (1969)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e00-9436-0 \/ 04-033\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatched to the year you pick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$20.00 \/ $19.95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBosch WR8AC spark plugs (4)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e98-9932-B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGap 0.024\"–0.028\" (0.6–0.7 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$21.96\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGerman cork valve cover gaskets, pair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#E22\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew gaskets every valve adjustment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$9.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOil-change gasket kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e00-9909-B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSump plate gaskets, copper washers, drain-plug washer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$4.95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInline fuel filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#E15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCheap insurance on a carbureted car\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$3.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"3\"\u003eParts bought separately\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$108.35 (1968) \/ $108.30 (1969)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKit price (5% off)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$102.93 (1968) \/ $102.88 (1969)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"3\"\u003eYou save\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$5.42 (1968) \/ $5.42 (1969)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVW Beetle and Karmann Ghia, 1968–1969, manual transmission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVW Bus with a Type 1 engine, 1968–1969\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatic Stick Shift cars (they use 01 011 points and an 02 021 condenser; call us), engines converted to a Bosch 009, or electronic ignition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to do the job\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine dead cold: adjust the valves to 0.006\" (0.15 mm), or to the figure on your fan-shroud decal, and fit the new cork gaskets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the points and condenser, gap the points to 0.016\", and check dwell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the rotor and the gapped plugs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrain the oil, clean the screen, and reassemble with the new gaskets and washers. Refill with 2.5 L (2.64 qt).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm it up and set the timing to TDC (0°) by strobe at 800–950 rpm with the vacuum hose disconnected and plugged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery number for your exact engine code and distributor is in the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/vw-tune-up-spec-lookup\"\u003eVW Tune-Up Spec Lookup\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions we get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich year should I pick?\u003c\/strong\u003e Go by the distributor cap: a 1968 car has the Bosch 03 001 cap, a 1969 car the 03 010. If yours has been swapped, match the rotor to the cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI have an Automatic Stick Shift.\u003c\/strong\u003e This kit is for manual-transmission cars. Call us and we will put together the 01 011 points and 02 021 condenser.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs oil included?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Pick the grade for your climate; you need three quarts of our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/penngrade-1-high-performance-engine-oil-sae-20w-50-1-qt-air-cooled-vw-favorite-27-7119-6\"\u003ePennGrade 1 high-zinc oil\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated parts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/vw-tune-up-spec-lookup\"\u003eVW Tune-Up Spec Lookup\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mutt-tools-feeler-gauge-set\"\u003eFeeler gauge set\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/innova-3551-inductive-timing-light\"\u003eTiming light\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"1968 (rotor 04 006)","offer_id":66877248798835,"sku":"BDL-TU-6869-68","price":102.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1969 (rotor 04 033)","offer_id":66877248831603,"sku":"BDL-TU-6869-69","price":102.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/vw-tune-up-kit-1968-1969","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}