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<x-charset iso-8859-1>I have a Bosch 009 with new points (although they are now pitted). If the wire you're speaking of clips to the condensor from the striker plate, then mine is in excellent condition. Great suggestion though. Jason ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org> To: <type3@vwtype3.org> Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2002 8:54 AM Subject: Re: [T3] ignition troubleshooting > On 1 Jan 2002, at 21:57, Steven Ayres wrote: > > > Check that you have a good ground wire from the condenser to the > > breaker plate. This is the fine braided copper one, usually from the > > nut holding the condenser to the wall of the distributor. These often > > break from fatigue. > > This braid is important, but I'm not familiar with the style that Steve > is describing. The later dists have this braid running from the fixed > to the movable breaker plate. It's possible that they break from > fatigue, but I think it's more likely that they break from abuse. Mine > are all in like-new condition after 30 years, but I often see them > frayed and broken. I think the only difference is in how they have > been treated by those who serviced the car. > > - > Jim Adney > jadney@vwtype3.org > Madison, WI 53711-3054 > USA > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- > List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list or mailto:help@vwtype3.org > > </x-charset>