Depends on what distributor it has,
Being a '79 it should have a dual vac dizzy, if it does 10 deg ATDC
If it has been replaced with a single vac advance, or a 009 7.5 deg BTDC. point gap around 18'
Do yourself a favor, and get a set of electronic points from Classic VW, never have to set point gap or timing again.nn[ Edited on 28-9-2005 by Menangler ]
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