> Can anyone tell me what distributor cap they use on an '84 Van? Parts
> catalog calls for 03212, but my VW mechanic sold me a 03360. Said 03212
> has extra metal that causes arching. ????
>
> Also plug wires? Bentley talks about old style and new style. I got
> 09180's but it doesn't look like the new style.

Actually, on an '84 you need an 03010 cap and 09180 wires if my memory
serves me correctly.  The 03212 cap and 09272 wires were used from '85 on,
and the 03360 not until around 1989 as I recall.

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