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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: lee on 07 April 2003, 21:58
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:o hello does anybody know if a 1989 golf 16v comes with a beesting aerial? also what should i do to make the same car run on unleaded petrol. Ive been told to get a k-star thing.
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1989 16v should definitely have a beesting aeriel and a blanking plate on the front wing where an aerial goes on lesser models.
You should be able to use Super Unleaded (97/98 octane) just fine. Shell Optimax is particularly good. The K-star will allow you to use any unleaded (95 oct etc) but the cost is unlikely to warant it unless super is withdrawn from sale.
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I used unleaded in my 1989 1300 and had no problems, I think it should say behind your fuel cap cover, if not ask your local VAG dealer.
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DON'T USE REGULAR UNLEADED ON AN UNMODIFIED 16V!!! ;D
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Isn't the modification simply to retard the ignition timing?
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The 16V golf was the first car to have the beesting aerial and all the other car makers have nicked the idea rather like they have with the GTI concept. I use optimax in my 16V and it always seems to go like a rocket on the stuff
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Isn't the modification simply to retard the ignition timing?
Not on the 16v as I believe it's done a differnt way to the 8v, hence the problems.
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The recommend RON for the 16V is 98 so in theory you should only use Optimax in these engines, I sometimes use LRP in every other tankfull but I try and not use normal unleaded as it seems to feel lacklustre.I've never had pinking but the car just seems to love optimax.