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Results are source-attributed previews, not a complete combined count. Feed dates are publisher dates; first-observed dates are provenance. Each collection links to its owner. Gerry Files matches indexed names and paths, not document contents; Podcasts contributes video results only. An unavailable collection is shown as unavailable, not as an empty result.

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  • *** VW 77: Strong petrol smell ***

    · Sun, 26 May 96 11:18:40 PDT · Mailing-list archive

    ...may be dropping my engine soon and in following oher threads there > does seem to be a problem with petrol fumes getting into the...

  • dizzy position and ht lead order !!?? help please !

    Paul Clarke · Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:49:20 +0100 · Mailing-list archive

    ...she dies whilst spitting petrol out of the carbs. its a new engine with new twin carb setup (old engine was injection) HELP !!!!! so...

  • Re: Running Diesel Engines on Propane

    Kent Christensen · Tue, 24 Aug 1999 01:24:21 -0600 · Mailing-list archive

    ...It would be cheaper to buy a petrol engine and convert that.

  • *** VW 77: Strong petrol smell ***

    Ian Corner · Sun, 26 May 1996 15:38:13 +0200 · Mailing-list archive

    Hi all I may be dropping my engine soon and in following oher threads there does seem to be a problem with petrol fumes...

  • Trouble comes in threes

    David Clark · Sat, 1 Jan 2000 11:24:50 -0000 · Mailing-list archive

    ...The smell of petrol was apparent when I removed the engine lid, at first all appeared normal no leaks, then I started the van...

  • Re: Trouble comes in threes

    John Rodgers · Sat, 1 Jan 2000 11:36:22 -0600 · Mailing-list archive

    ...petrol was apparent when I removed the engine lid, at first all > appeared normal no leaks, then I started the van and petrol squirted...

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    dominic robertson · Thu, 2 Nov 2000 06:10:00 -0500 · Mailing-list archive

    ...current 1.9L petrol engine for a diesel engine or add a gas tank to the van and enable gas/petrol? Thanks for any...

  • Re: Rather odd EV 'road test'

    · Fri, 01 Mar 1996 16:07:18 -0500 (EST) · Mailing-list archive

    Tell us more!!!! They claim 115mph w/a 2.5 petrol engine? Sounds reasonable...did 150 kph on the Autoroute between Grenoble and Avignon...

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  • Petrol engine

    Type of engine using petrol fuel

  • FSI

    Petrol engine with direct injection, without turbocharger

  • Starter B-quality

    High-quality starter for petrol engines

  • TSI technology

    Technology based on petrol direct injection for efficient engines

  • Distributor seal

    A seal used to prevent leaks in the distributor of a petrol engine

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