Here's a Few top tips:
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009 distributors should nearly always be set at 10 degrees before top dead centre. Also, check total advance, it should be 32 degrees.
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Remember the Points gap should not be altered without resetting timing.
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valve clearances:
- stock/ally pushrods 006 thou. or .015 mm
- steel/chromoly pushrods 004 thou. or .010 mm.
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recommended Spark Plugs:
- bosch w8ac for stock beetle
- bosch w7ac for stock 15-1600 type 2
- bosch w8cc for stock 1.7, 1.8 & 2000cc type 4 motors.
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grease front axles/king & link pins at least every 3000 miles and keep check for required link pin adjustment.
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