That is a good a good read thanks Terry.
:O)
--- "Terry Rudd" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> wrote:
>Errol,
>
>LRP is indeed PULP with an avsr (anti valve seat recession) additive.
>
>Here an excerpt from an interesting article from Redline and the link to the
>complete article for whoever is interested is below. It's a good read.
>
>"We will be using the LRP formulae the fuel companies decide are the most
>commercially acceptable, for them, in the vehicles we are trying to use, to
>preserve and enjoy, so perhaps we should have a look at the fuel we are
>being asked to use in our pride and joy and see what our options may be. The
>basis for the new wonder LRP is Unleaded Petrol. In fact it is Premium
>Unleaded, because adding a volatile hydrocarbon to accelerate and stabilize
>the burn rate of the fuel has raised the octane."
>
>http://members.iinet.net.au/~peter99/FEB2000.HTM
>
>regards
>Terry
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Errol Smith
>Sent: Tuesday, 27 February 2001 8:27
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: RE: EFI L series engines and other fuel problems
>
>
>Richard,
>Sounds like a liberal coating of anti-seize is the go.
>
>Cheers
>Feral Errol
>mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>http://www.datrats.com.au/
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Richard Clough
>Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2001 7:29 PM
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: Re: EFI L series engines and other fuel problems
>
>
>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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