Re: Fw: Re: Leaded Gas (non-scirocco)

[Andy Frew <andy@auld-grumpy.demon.co.uk>]

In message <19990120.233225.-950675.6.Scirocco.GTX@juno.com>, Mark A
Peele <scirocco.gtx@juno.com> writes
>my 1975 Sciroccos required unleaded fuel. VW did dot change the design of
>the valves in the US during the run of the MK1, which in 1978 and 1979
>was non-catalyst and could use leaded.
>
>Conclusion - unleaded is fine in all Sciroccos.
>
>--------- Forwarded message ----------
>From: skerocdriver@juno.com (Shawn C Meze)
>To: scirocco82@hotmail.com
>Cc: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
>Date: Fri, 15 Jan 1999 09:32:43 EST
>Subject: Re: Leaded Gas (non-scirocco)
>Message-ID: <19990115.063252.6871.6.Skerocdriver@juno.com>
>References: <19990115053758.25590.qmail@hotmail.com>
>
>
>On Thu, 14 Jan 1999 21:37:58 PST "noodle noggin" <scirocco82@hotmail.com>
>writes:
>>I usesd unleaded in my '67 squareback for a year before I sold it, with 
>>no problems at all. oh I did have a rebuilt engine in it.
>>I don't know if that matters, I guess I am no help at all!!! I will 
>>just quit replying, thats all.
>
>
>The early VW's were built to run on leaded fuel. Aswe all know, the lead
>helped reduce detonation. 
>BAck when they were discussing not using leaded fuels, I recall the only
>mod for older cars was that new valve seats were needed to be able to use
>unleaded fuel. Cant recall why exactly (Was years ago..) 
>Anyhoo..... I guess I am no help at all either!!! I will just quit
>replying too, thats all, n-kay.
>:)
>
>
>              Shawn Meze
>86' Jetta GLi           82' Scirocco GTi
>The Fastest, Quickest, Cleanest and
>best looking Scirocco in all of San Diego!
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>
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Ref unleaded is fine in all Sciroccos
All UK market roccos can run on unleaded but some require the ignition
to be retarded.
Engine code EG - retard by 6deg
Engine code DX - retard by 6deg
Engine code EX - retard by 4deg
sources Scirocco manual & Haynes owners manual

Andy 89 1.8gt (unleaded)
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Andy Frew

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