Condensor for 021905205P

[barefootwestie]

I need a new condenser for a 0231168005 * 021905205P. Everywhere I've found states that the condenser 02074 can be used. I ordered two from Bus Depot and the wire from the condenser to the internal spade end is too short by 3/4"-1".

I could probably slot the screw hole on the condenser bracket to allow some additional space to slide it over, but surprised that there is that much difference from the original condenser wire.

Any suggestions?
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[heimlich]

0274 is the correct one. Is the one you ordered Bosch?

Here's all of the tuneup parts for that distributor I have: https://www.vwnos.com/Catalog/DistributorSearch?distributor=021+905+205+P

Measure the wire and I can measure the ones I have. It should be the same.
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[Wildthings]

I have ended up running the condensers at an angle to get the wire to reach and have thought about installing a threaded insert a bit off to the side so that the whole condenser can be moved. Sadly Bosch doesn't seem to care much about the quality of thr parts they sell for these old rigs anymore.

Pretty much if I have an old condenser that works, it just gets to keep on working verses taking the risk in having an engine die on the road because of a shiny new but junky part.

[barefootwestie]

[barefootwestie]

The red is my old one. The green is the new Bosch 02074.

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[wcfvw69]

There's a condenser bracket that holds the rubber grommet. You can simply mount the main condenser body right there. Do you have that clip? The only possible issue is if you can't mount the condenser in that spot due to hitting something.

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[barefootwestie]

Yes, I have the grommet bracket, but it's just not in the picture There's no way I can use the grommet bracket without stretching the wire more.

I could solder in an extra piece of wire, but then I'm afraid of heating up the condenser too much.

After reading post again a short time later...

Ah, I understand. I will try that. Not sure if enough threads on the screw, but will try.
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'67 Beetle,
'67 Ghia Hardtop,
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[barefootwestie]

Ding, Ding, Ding. We have a winner. Crisis averted.

And BTW, THANKS for posting that VW Porn of a distributor. Yes, I'm drooling over it and one day, I'm going to order one.
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'67 Beetle,
'67 Ghia Hardtop,
'72 Ghia Convertible,
'72 Westfalia

[Glenn]

That's the way I mount mine.

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[barefootwestie]

Actually, that didnt work for me, because then it hits on the engine tin and it blocks the distributor from going in. Here's the new location:

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"Getting better....one repair at a time."

Other VW's owned through the years, in no particular order:
'67 Beetle,
'67 Ghia Hardtop,
'72 Ghia Convertible,
'72 Westfalia

[Wildthings]

[barefootwestie]

Guys. Not only did we make a touchdown, we freakin' won the game!

After a total of four years of not having her running, cranked her today and she purred as she always has. Long story short 4 or 5 years ago, I was adjusting my points and dropped the points screw down into the engine tin. Had to take the engine tins off to get the screw and thought I might as well paint everything,

Well, I painted everything, cleaned up the engine compartment, finally installed my new compartment panels I had made several years earlier, etc. Still need to tweak the timing, dwell, etc and I found a small gas leak from base of carb but that's all little stuff. I'm just ecstatic that after this much time, she's running as well as she did. Thanks for listening!


Link

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1973 Westfalia
"Getting better....one repair at a time."

Other VW's owned through the years, in no particular order:
'67 Beetle,
'67 Ghia Hardtop,
'72 Ghia Convertible,
'72 Westfalia

[barefootwestie]

Guys. Not only did we make a touchdown, we freakin' won the game!

After a total of four years of not having her running, cranked her today and she purred as she always has. Long story short 4 or 5 years ago, I was adjusting my points and dropped the points screw down into the engine tin. Had to take the engine tins off to get the screw and thought I might as well paint everything,

Well, I painted everything, cleaned up the engine compartment, finally installed my new compartment panels I had made several years earlier, etc. Still need to tweak the timing, dwell, etc and I found a small gas leak from base of carb but that's all little stuff. I'm just ecstatic that after this much time, she's running as well as she did(video below). Thanks for listening!
Here is one of the original pics after I bought her:

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1973 Westfalia
"Getting better....one repair at a time."

Other VW's owned through the years, in no particular order:
'67 Beetle,
'67 Ghia Hardtop,
'72 Ghia Convertible,
'72 Westfalia

[jtauxe]

I have a NOS 205P, complete with original cap, rotor, points, and condensor.

Would anyone be interested in those part numbers?
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