You are right about the spark plugs getting crappy with LRP.
I thought I was going to strip the thread in the alloy head when I went to
remove the plugs, after only 1000 kms using LRP. The carbon was embedded
into the lower thread and I suspect after a few plug removals, helicoils
will be as rare as hen's teeth. I had to really apply torque on the plug
spanner for about a quarter of every plug extraction before they loosened to
a "normal" plug removal feel.
I have just read that LRP is Premium ULP with a lead replacement
additive(Today's RACV monthly) - could this be correct?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tuting, Anthony" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, 27 February 2001 9:40 AM
Subject: RE: EFI L series engines and other fuel problems
> That LRP is nothing but trouble, my mum was putting it in her car ('80
> C0r0na) and was wondering why the car was running so bad, there was no
> pickup, no power just simply no guts. I told her not to fillup at Shell
> or Woolworths and so the next day she just got BP and it was back to
> normal.
> Same thing happened to my friend on the weekend, his '83 L@$er was
> nearly stalling at idle and he had done the same thing, told him to put
> some 'real' fuel in and it was all good.
>
> Has anyone noticed that the spark plugs get crapped up a lot quicker
> from this stuff?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Zac Campbell [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: 26 February 2001 21:54
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: EFI L series engines and other fuel problems
>
>
> Richard! Amy hasn't been running the Capella on that horrid LRP has she?
>
> zac
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Richard <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Clough
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2001 10:13 PM
> Subject: Re: EFI L series engines and other fuel problems
>
> Zac,
> Its called PT, not a Cruiser by Chrysler - public transport!
>
> So where's your good advice on whats wrong with the Mazda? I'm thinking
> it may be a tight tappet adjustment, any other thoughts?
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Zac <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Campbell
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Saturday, 24 February 2001 22:20 PM
> Subject: Re: EFI L series engines and other fuel problems
>
> So what is Amy driving this week?!
>
> Stay tuned same time next week, for 'The Cloughs'!
>
> :)
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Richard Clough <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: Datsun 1600 <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Saturday, February 24, 2001 9:24 PM
> Subject: EFI L series engines and other fuel problems
>
> Luke Clough has been have little joy in his 1600 since installing a VL
> Commodore fuel pump to his EFI L series engine last week. His idea was
> to overcome fuel starvation being experienced on very hot days after
> sitting at the lights, by pumping more fuel to cool the rail.
>
> Problem became even more pronounced this week leading to embarrassments
> like pushing the car after it dies at the lights!
>
> I travelled to Melbourne today tandem trailer in tow and I was under
> instruction by my financial advisor (wife, Lynn) to hand over her
> Commodore to Luke, so he had reliable transport for work until he, or I,
> had his fuel problem sorted out.
>
> I have been nagging him to replace the original fuel pressure regulator
> ever since he fitted the engine, as its adjustment thread was worn out.
> Obviously motivated by the threat of driving the Commodore, Luke finally
> did it today. The replacement regulator cost $4 (off a 6 cyl EFI
> Skyline). So far, his engine is purring and pulling strongly at 5500 -
> something it didn't do before- hopefully problem solved.
>
> I'm not saying anything.
>
> Meanwhile his sister Amy's Mazda Capella (piston engine) has been
> reluctant to start when cold. It pops and spits back as if it has a
> manifold leak, or is running lean. But as soon as it gets a tiny bit of
> heat in the engine it runs like a watch. I have swapped carbies, fitted
> a new coil, leads and points, checked for leaks in the manifold. No
> change.
>
> Any Suggestions anyone?
>
> I had to smile as I was coming home from Melbourne tonight still towing
> the tandem, with the Mazda leering at me in the rear view mirror. I was
> supposed to be bringing the Datto home to fix, but a simple $4 part got
> it going well. However, $64 didn't fix the Mazda - typical. I wish we
> had another 1600 for Amy.
>
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