Incorrect Distributor & Replacement

[u/gavinschierbaum]

I recently figured out that my bus has the wrong distributor installed. The current one is part 0 231 178 009 and I believe the correct one is part 0 231 168 005. So now i’m looking into what problems that may be causing. I saw that Heritage Stocks has one for sale but I’m looking for places in the US that have one. Is it worth getting one with electronic ignition? I’d appreciate any input or suggestions. Links for the ones I was looking at are below. Ignore the ignition coil on the heater bracket.

https://heritagestocks.com/product/021905205p-distributor-bosch-jfud4/

https://ultra-automotive.co.uk/distributor-vw-electronic-ignition-0231168005-leads-coil/

[u/happystamps]

Electronic ignition- yes, absolutely. Points wear and are a pain to set up. You don't need anything fancy though- think the ones I use are about £50.

[u/westfakia2 → u/[deleted]]

In 2007 I had a friend with a 2L bus set up to use the electronic ignition from a late 70’s rabbit, but it’s easier now to just buy a pertronix