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Re: [T3] unleaded fuel


Don't worry Paul; plenty of folk around the world now run their aircooled
VWs on unleaded without problems.  They have hardened valve seats anyway,
and the octane rating for Premium is fine.  Micro-welding that occurs at
high engine speeds and damages valve seats is not a problem for us,
assuming we are not working the engines hard for long periods at a time.

Practical Classics have reported on lead substitute tests, and some work on
even the worst (for valve seat recession) British engines;  Zero lead 2000
and Red Line Lead Substitute are two that work.  Don't bother with the
metal pellets; the producers didn't allow their products to be tested!

Just keep the valve clearances checked (0.006" is fine), and enjoy driving
it.  Don't forget, all cars need valve jobs eventually.  Use that
opportunity to upgrade the valves and guides (better still, use new
complete heads).

Dave.
UK VW Type 3&4 Club
http://www.hallvw.clara.net/
-----Original Message-----
From: Paul <Paul@bsrje.freeserve.co.uk>
To: type3@vwtype3.org <type3@vwtype3.org>
Date: 28 March 1999 11:56
Subject: [T3] unleaded fuel


>In December 1999 unleaded fuel will no longer be easily available in the
UK
>can the group please advise me on theK+tion to take for my 1973
1600E.
>Has anyone tried the inline kits,do lead substitues work etc . My engine
>number is u0508538.


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