{"product_id":"vw-tune-up-kit-1970-1973","title":"VW Points Tune-Up Kit 1970–1973 — Points, Condenser, Rotor, Plugs, Valve Cover \u0026 Oil-Change Gaskets | Beetle, Super Beetle, Ghia, Thing \u0026 1971 Bus (BDL-TU-7073)","description":"\u003ctable class=\"wm-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBundle SKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBDL-TU-7073\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, 1970–73, 02 054 (98-9946-B) + Bosch rotor, 04 033 (04-033) + 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 engines with the original points distributor, 1970–1973: Beetle, Super Beetle, Karmann Ghia, 1971 Bus, 1973 Thing. Engine codes B6, AD, AE, AH, AK.\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 1970–73 VW, in one box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA proper air-cooled tune-up is valves, points, plugs and an oil change, and every one of those needs a part you don't want to discover you're missing on Saturday morning. 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, 1970–73, 02 054\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e98-9946-B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChange with the points\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$18.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBosch rotor, 04 033\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e04-033\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFresh brass tip for a clean spark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$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$101.81\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$96.72\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$5.09\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 Super Beetle, 1970–1973\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVW Karmann Ghia, 1970–1973\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVW Bus with a Type 1 engine, 1971\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVW Thing, 1973\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot for:\u003c\/strong\u003e engines converted to a Bosch 009 (see our 009 tune-up kit), electronic ignition (see the electronic-ignition service kit), or 1972-and-later Bus Type 4 engines.\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. On the original two-hose distributor, that's 5° after TDC at 800–950 rpm with both hoses connected.\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\u003eMy engine has a 009 distributor.\u003c\/strong\u003e Then the points and condenser in this kit won't fit. Use the 009 tune-up kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a distributor cap and wires?\u003c\/strong\u003e Only if yours are cracked, carbon-tracked or old. They're listed separately in the spec lookup.\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":"Default Title","offer_id":66877193748595,"sku":"BDL-TU-7073","price":96.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/vw-tune-up-kit-1970-1973","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}