As I've said before, most concerns about unleaded are probably
unnecessary. However, I might add that when I had my Rabbit Diesel about
five years ago, I recall that the pump always said the fuel contained
lead. I don't know whether Diesel engines use different injectors than
gasoline engines, and, again, I doubt whether unleaded causes any
problems.
Jim Ruwaldt
'72 TR6 CC79338U
'82 Rabbit Diesel
Bloomington, IN
On Thu, 4 Sep 1997 dstauffa@csc.com wrote:
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> Trevor,
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> I had a 1981 VW Rabbit (Golf) diesel with the mechanical fuel injection.
> It was completely different system than the Lucas. I will have to peruse
> my VW manuals to see if the mention any lubricating requirements for the
> Bosch metering unit. Could be they, unlike the Lucas engineers, designed
> the moving parts to be lubricated with something other than the fuel being
> pumped into the metering unit.
>
> Just like Chris mentioned, I've been stocking up on the lead additives to
> pour into my petrol tank. I have the hardened seat for the exhaust valves,
> so only need the lead for the metering unit.
>
> Dave,
> San Diego
> 1970 RHD PI TR6, CP51649
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