Correct Distributor for '71 AS Ghia

[Airhead]

Can anyone tell me if part number 113905205AH is the correct VW part number for the dizzy that would have been fitted as stock to my car, Im running a 009 at the moment and would like to change.

Cheers

Airhead

[Bookwus]

Hiya Air,

Yep, a 205AH would have been the stock distributor for a 71 Type 1.

Did you notice that there is a complete listing of distributors and carburetors for AutoSticks in the Technical Information forum?

[Airhead]

Sorry Mike didnt look there 

Airhead

[Bookwus]

Hiya Air,

No problem!

But I thought you might want to know that was there for possible future use.

[Airhead]

Mike

Is the Bosch part number for a compatible replacement i.e
VW Parts Number                                 113 905 205AH
Bosch Parts Number                              0 231 167 053

Airhead

[Bookwus]

Hiya Air,

They are the same beast.

When VW bought the Bosch made distributor they had to give it a VW parts number, hence the 205AH designation.  Because a good many VW distributors end with 205, it's become rather common to refer to them as 205Ts, or 205Ms, or 205AHs depending, of course, on their alpha suffixes.

[volkenstein]

Airhead,
           They don't come up for sale all that often so keep your eyes peeled, especially on TheSamba classifieds. Mikes SVDA (Aircooled.net) or a Mexican Bosch 113 905 205ZB are good replacements.


HTH
Volkenstein

[Bookwus]

Hiya Air,

......Mikes SVDA (Aircooled.net) or a Mexican Bosch 113 905 205ZB are good replacements.

Indeed, they are!  I can especially recommend the aircooled SVDA.  Great unit!

My first choice is almost always the stock unit though.  If you cannot find a suitable 205AH, take a look at these two alternatives.

[volkenstein]

Mike,
      At the rate I snaffle them when they do appear, it'd probably be a rare thing . But have no fear Airhead, I've bought my last one!

Regards
Sean