KR> 100LL and the VW

2008-10-12 Thread Don Chisholm
flyers here in my realm are into mixing half auto and half 100. From what I under stand there is a problem with the high lead content with 100LL and sticking valves ( makes you wonder why they call it low lead). What's the solution when you have seals that are sensitive to auto fuel?

KR> 100LL and the VW

2008-10-12 Thread Orma
Back in 88 or so I had a bad experience with poor performance from regular auto fuel. My engine had a bad case of detonation. After that experience I have only used 100 LL in my type 4. I have never experienced a problem with sticking valves. Orma Southfield, MI N110LR Tweety, old enough to

KR> 100LL and the VW

2008-10-12 Thread William Jeffries
Don, Inquire about 82UL avgas and it's availabity in your area. This is going to be the replacement to 100LL when they start to phase it out. I'd like to know what the availabilty is around the country as well. Bill Jeffries --- Don Chisholm wrote: > flyers here in my realm are into mixing >