Bosch 010 rebuild

Glenn · Post by **Glenn** » Fri Jan 17, 2003 10:54 am

I just updated my website with pictures of a complete rebuild of a Bosch centrifical advance distributor.

Before

After

You can seem complete step by step at http://www.glenn-ring.com/010/

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Glenn

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[This message has been edited by Glenn (edited 01-17-2003).]

Glenn · Post by **Glenn** » Fri Jan 17, 2003 1:25 pm

Nothing special. Just not 99.99% of people never grease the distributor cam when they do a tuneup. I guess it's made to handle the heat and spinning shaft better than "regular" grease... whatever that is.

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Glenn

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Pillow · Post by **Pillow** » Fri Jan 17, 2003 1:45 pm

Awesome article Glenn! That will come in handy for a bunch of people I think.

... My question is, what do you do with all those distributors?

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Adrian Pillow
'66 VW Westfalia
'79 Porsche 911 SC - FS
VolkSport Kafer Gruppe

Glenn · Post by **Glenn** » Fri Jan 17, 2003 1:58 pm

I'm keeping one or 2 for spares, but the others could be for sale. It's just my way if keeping busy during the cold winter months. It sure beats lighting the kerosene heater and sitting in the car with the garage closed listening to the radio.

Ah... only 75 more days to driving weather.

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Glenn

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Dexter · Post by **Dexter** » Fri Jan 17, 2003 2:44 pm

You've got mail!

UncleBob · Post by **UncleBob** » Fri Jan 17, 2003 11:16 pm

Thanks Glenn. That is some SUPER info. By the way, what is special about Bosch Distributor Grease?

Banzai KG · Post by **Banzai KG** » Sat Jan 18, 2003 11:02 pm

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by UncleBob:
By the way, what is special about Bosch Distributor Grease? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I too have been using the Bosch Distributor Grease for many years and not only on distributor shafts.
I also apply the Bosch dizzy grease on the clutch cable when I feed thru the clutch tube as well as the accelerator cable, lube the input shaft and gland nut bearing prior to installing the engine, grease the door/decklid/trunk latch assemblies, shift rod and bushings as well as the ball on the shifter that sits in the shift rod, and many other uses.

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Jim Kikuchi
Sunnyvale (near San Jose), CA
1964 Karmann Ghia coupe
CA license plate: BNZAI KG (Banzai Karmann Ghia)
1996 Jetta GL
Wolfsburg Pacific VW Club (East Bay, CA): http://www.wolfpacvw.itgo.com
V.V.W.C.A. - Golden Gate Chapter: http://www.ggcvvwca.org/
Road Relics VW Club (SF Bay Area, CA): www.road-relics.com/
Gene Berg Memorial Cruise: http://www.gbcruise.org

CJDAVIS · Post by **CJDAVIS** » Sun Jan 19, 2003 2:05 pm

Hey Glen,
Thanks for the info in the Bosch 010. I just recently got one that needs serious cleaning before it goes on my 2332. Congrats on getting your car in the mag this month. I think your bug is the finest example of a late model I've ever seen. Chris

Glenn · Post by **Glenn** » Sun Jan 19, 2003 2:35 pm

Thanks Chris.

If you need and help or advice with the 010, let me know. Just lay everything out when you take it apart so it goes back together the same way. Watch the fiber washers... they're real brittle.

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Glenn

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CJDAVIS · Post by **CJDAVIS** » Sun Jan 19, 2003 7:45 pm

Hey Glenn,
Chris again, and this time I'll promise to spell your name right. Where do you get the bosch grease I'm obviously going to be needing? Thanks in advance for any questions I might have when I tear my distributor apart. Also, do you know if the Pertronix kit fits in the 010 and is there any performance drawbacks to it? I've LOVED using it in the 009s I've always run before. Talk to you later, Chris

Glenn · Post by **Glenn** » Sun Jan 19, 2003 7:52 pm

I get it locally, but i'm sure some of the catalogs carry it. Try RMMW or even some of the Porsche catalogs... like Stoddard or Tweaks.

They don't make a Pertronix for the 010, but i'm sure you can modify the contact plate to accept one. But i have to tell you that i've seen 2 Pertronix units fail in friends cars.

I use a Berg Ignitor system. It still uses the points, but they only trigger the control box. They carry no voltage, so they'll never pit. Also you gap them at only .010" (nice number)

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Glenn

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Banzai KG · Post by **Banzai KG** » Mon Jan 20, 2003 5:47 pm

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by CJDAVIS:
Where do you get the bosch grease I'm obviously going to be needing?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I get my Bosch Dizzy Grease from the local VW Parts stores. They're about $7-8 for the tube.

Since you're located in San Marcos, I'm sure VW Paradise sells the Bosch Distributor Grease.
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Jim Kikuchi
Sunnyvale (near San Jose), CA
1964 Karmann Ghia coupe
CA license plate: BNZAI KG (Banzai Karmann Ghia)
1996 Jetta GL
Wolfsburg Pacific VW Club (East Bay, CA): http://www.wolfpacvw.itgo.com
V.V.W.C.A. - Golden Gate Chapter: http://www.ggcvvwca.org/
Road Relics VW Club (SF Bay Area, CA): www.road-relics.com/
Gene Berg Memorial Cruise: http://www.gbcruise.org

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John W. Kelly · Post by **John W. Kelly** » Mon Jan 20, 2003 6:27 pm

Hi, Jim. You where on 2002 Berg Cruise right? How's the Ghia running? I have the beat up Bug with the roof rack (that sure narrows it down!) Had a great time in Canada. I think we where talking at the Bar-B-Q. We joined you at Bow-Wow in Lynnwood.

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Banzai KG · Post by **Banzai KG** » Mon Jan 20, 2003 11:54 pm

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by John W. Kelly:
Hi, Jim. You where on 2002 Berg Cruise right? How's the Ghia running? I have the beat up Bug with the roof rack (that sure narrows it down!) Had a great time in Canada. I think we where talking at the Bar-B-Q. We joined you at Bow-Wow in Lynnwood.
B]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hi John...I do remember the bug with the stickers and other stuff on the car.
Are ya gonna join us again in August?
That trip was AWESOME, what a great drive.

I'm sure you seen the 2002 pics on the Berg Cruise website, if not...click on the link in my sig below.

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Jim Kikuchi
Sunnyvale (near San Jose), CA
1964 Karmann Ghia coupe
CA license plate: BNZAI KG (Banzai Karmann Ghia)
1996 Jetta GL
Wolfsburg Pacific VW Club (East Bay, CA): http://www.wolfpacvw.itgo.com
V.V.W.C.A. - Golden Gate Chapter: http://www.ggcvvwca.org/
Road Relics VW Club (SF Bay Area, CA): www.road-relics.com/
Gene Berg Memorial Cruise: http://www.gbcruise.org

John W. Kelly · Post by **John W. Kelly** » Tue Jan 21, 2003 1:43 am

Fully plan on rolling with you again. Hopefully with a new motor(so I can keep up with you guys!)