Electronic Ignition Canister /' Bean Can'

[Bob_Roller]

Recieved a call from the individual that I bought my '84 LS from three weeks ago, in clearing out his garage for an immenent eviction, he found another box full of parts for the LS, and Guzzi .

Went over there this morning to pick up the parts, and one of the parts was an electronic 'bean can', that in itself isn't overly news worthy, but what I was told, is that this 'spare' is from an early '80's Volkswagen Rabbit .

The original owner of this bike, apparently had some knowledge of Bosch parts, he worked in an auto parts store for about 15 years part time .

The only difference  that there was between the BMW, and Volkswagen part, is that the VW part had four wires at the connector, and the BMW had three .

This may be an avenue for spare parts for worn out or damaged 'bean cans' .

(edit)

I did some checking for ignition parts for a Rabbit, and in no way is the 'bean can' an ignition part for this vehicle .

I found some overhaul kits for the Bosch distributors used on the Rabbit, and from the looks of it, most of the parts should be compatible, but at a cost of over $100US not real cost effective .

Oh well, seemed to good to be true, and it was !!!

[montmil]

Having a bit of VW engine experience, both cars and aircraft conversions, I'd say there ain't no way that bean can is from a V-Dub Rabbit.

"The original owner of this bike, apparently had some knowledge of Bosch parts, he worked in an auto parts store for about 15 years part time."

Uh, do you think so?    However, a free can o' BeanO is a good thing. You scored today.

Monte