How to replace or adjust the points on your VW

[@madisondenk6054]

thank you so much for this video. I took my kids to southern Utah, USA from Canada in my 74 Kombi and was able to change points off highway after watching your video. It meant that we weren't stranded and got safely to our destination. Thanks again

[@jeffreygleaves2434]

Excellent video. First one I've found that has a close shot where I can see what's going on, and a clear and concise explanation.

[@innate83]

far and away my favorite VW DIY Videos online. Excellent.

[@mikemoretti4186]

I just did the points on my 68' Ford F100 with the help of your video. Thanks!

[@jasonange]

Thank you Very Much for producing the best DIY videos available today. Fantastic.

[@88darrenr]

Thanks for the best illustrated video on this topic, made it so easy to do my MK1 Golf.

[@mebe2k]

thank you for the video.. first time i've ever worked on a vw, and first time i've ever dealt with points/condenser..got it done in one shot.

[@liliawall8645]

Thank you very much sir. I was having trouble but then you explained it very clearly. Thanks man

[@Thundercleese2007]

Awesome, very well done video. I really appreciate it. I'll be following your guide on my very first ignition points/condenser job this weekend.

[@Roadkill724]

Glad I ran across the video, very helpful. I am still curious as to why I burnt the wire coming from the points to the distributor, and from the distributor to the ignition coil. I didn't alter any of the connections, could it possibly be from just sitting around, is it something that will just go out every now and then? Thanks again.

[@midgetboy]

i love this video im still running a 4G32 engine the only problem that i always encounter is the contact breaker points

[@frankdavidson9675]

you have wrong condenser installed that pitts the points

[@frankdavidson9675]

if you are having points problem that is caused by the wrong condenser installed normally there is voltage on points unless you have wrong condenser check with VW dealer for correct condenser

[@tomasalvarez6040]

My distributor has a vacuum advance,..but how do i know if its an 009 or not? Thankyou! Great videos sir!!

[@justkampers]

Hi Tom, what year is your VW? Do you have one connection to your vacuum unit or two?

[@tomasalvarez6040]

@@justkampers its a 1970 semi-automatic ghia. And it has 2 ports exiting the canister thats attached to the Distributor.

[@Happy-Me.]

I'm so glad I don't have to do points and condensers anymore!!

[@tomasalvarez6040]

How do you know which way to install the rotor arm… Which way will it point towards? Since the engine was turned over to find the high end of the cam,

[@justkampers]

Hi, the rotor arm will only fit on the distributor shaft one way. And it should point towards number one cylinder HT lead. There is also a notch on the distributor body, which the rotor arm should line up with. Hope this helps!

[@itslorisvideos]

My ‘64 bug is not getting up to speed. I was hoping it was the points, but they are set correctly... any suggestions for what else to investigate?

[@justinbtchr4522]

Thank you sir for making this video

[@deadlyninja28]

Did u call the ground wire an earth wire? If so, that’s the first I’ve heard that.

[@amrishabissoon3086]

Thanks for THE VID. CAN YOU SHOW ME HOW TO SET TIMINIG? I HAVE A NISSAN 1400 BAKKIE

[@DanTheManIOM]

MIke FN said he always pulls the distributor out, I did your way, but having panic attacks about dropping that damn screw...

[@elliotlaw1590]

my mate has an original mini cooper, he doesn't know about engines and everything, but there's no spark, so naturally I suspect the distributor it being an.old car (1990) would it be a similar process, to check the gap and clean the points, and what would the gap size be

[@jraytonpattison694]

dose the wire from the condenser go to pos or neg post on the coil

[@wtjonny]

What does it mean to “burn up the points” and how does it happen?

[@justkampers]

Hi, the points get burnt out due to the failing condenser. We advise changing the points and the condenser as a set.

[@danielsmith5023]

Thanks mate 👍

[@creativespark1539]

awesome video thanks

[@Happy-Me.]

I used to use a Dwell Angle meter too.

[@brianevolved2849]

Opps I have owned a camper for and serviced my many cars for 40 years I think I have changed 1 coil and one condenser, and not many spark plugs, I have only had one spark plug actually fail!

[@williamgiovannipachecogonz4799]

excelent video thanks, I NEED for car nissan sunny urgent!!! thanks saludos!!!!

[@marianocuevas363]

Condenser??, que pasa con el condensador, no se cambia?? who replace¿¿¿¡¡¡¡¡

[@frankdavidson9675]

coil and condensser mismatch causes all sots tbl do not buy condenser except from VW dealer

[@JohnMarraynthm]

Condensers can last a real long time but like you said, you're replacing yours.

[@edweigman9683]

He's really pissed about that screw, or gutted as a Brit would say :)