of note..
the 1.6 TD injection pump installed on Quantum cars with Auto trans..
has a mechanical shut-off lever on it.

I have one of those pumps, complete, and rebuildable.
for sale.
fwiw....i've seen a few VW diesel turbo failures ...but no run-aways that I
know of.
scott
www.turbovans.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Felder" <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2012 2:44 PM
Subject: Re: FW: Vanagon? Really? Gasoline vs. Diesel-again.

> This can allow engine oil to enter the intake track
>
>> and when the engine sucks it in the engine can go into a run away. No way
>> to
>> shut it down until it blows.
>>
>
> Nah, pull over, leave it in gear and brake hard until the engine dies. Ask
> me how I know : )
>
> Jim