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On 29 Jun 2002, at 14:36, Per Lindgren wrote: > I coulnd t say if anyone mentioned this here, but the Haynes has a > quick and easy way to check the condenser. Remove the dizzy cap, turn on > ignition and using a non-metal screwdriver or similar just open the > points manually. If there is a spark between pit & tit (as Greg told us > they were named) the condenser is bad, and this will cause burnt points. > Another tip, a little drop of grease on the points will also help > prevent burnt points. These are both bad suggestions. A visible spark there is dependent on a number of things, especially how quickly you pull the points open. Grease or oil on the points will attract dirt which you don't want, and the electrical discharge there will rather quickly break down the grease into carbon which will interfere with good conduction thru the points. Everything I have ever seen or read says to keep the points free of oil or grease for this reason. I'm even careful not to get my fingers on them when I'm installing them, just to keep skin oils off. - ******************************* Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org Madison, Wisconsin, USA ******************************* ------------------------------------------------ To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <type3-off@vwtype3.org> For more help, see http://vwtype3.org/list/