I got rid of my points & condensor and installed a Pertronix ignition. I never have to fool with the points any more.
Compufire is also a good system similar to Pertronix.
http://vw-resource.com/compufire.html
http://vw-resource.com/points.html
Every 250 Miles or Weekly -
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check brake fluid level
• Check tires and tire pressures
Every 3000 Miles or Three Months -
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check brake fluid level
• Check tires and tire pressures
• Change engine oil
• Lubricate the chassis
• Check and adjust engine drive belt
Every 6000 Miles or Six Months -
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check brake fluid level
• Check tires and tire pressures
• Change engine oil
• Lubricate the chassis
• Check and adjust engine drive belt
• Inspect/replace wiper blades
• Check clutch freeplay
• Inspect underhood hoses
• Rotate the tires
• Adjust valves
• Inspect brakes
Every 12,000 Miles or Twelve Months -
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check brake fluid level
• Check tires and tire pressures
• Change engine oil
• Lubricate the chassis
• Check and adjust engine drive belt
• Inspect/replace wiper blades
• Check clutch freeplay
• Inspect underhood hoses
• Rotate the tires
• Adjust valves
• Inspect brakes
• Service air filter
• Service fuel filter
• Inspect fuel system
• Check compression
• Replace spark plugs
•
Replace ignition points & condenser <<<
• Inspect spark plug wires, distributor cap and rotor
• Check/adjust engine idle speed
• Check/adjust ignition timing
• Check transaxle lubricant level
• Inspect suspension and steering
• Inspect exhaust system
Every 30,000 Miles -
• Check and repack wheel bearings
• Change transaxle lubricant
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