Unleaded Conversion

53racer Seriously Crusin Dubber

148 posts · joined Jan 2006 · 12 Feb 2006, 7:59 pm

#455649

Ok, now I have searched for this..... and i got 1 hit for a bug sale.... :o

anyone done, or can give info on an unleaded conversion, dont exactly wanna keep buying that lead additive.

DE-38-UG
1964 1200.
Beware the Wolfsburg.

helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body

7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 12 Feb 2006, 8:04 pm

#455653

As far as I am lead to believe there is no such thing as an unleaded conversion unless the motor is more than 40 years old. Alloy heads on VW's were designed to run unleaded as a lot of countries had it long before we did in Australia.

Someone will confirm the year when hardened valve seats were first used.

We have never used a fuel additive in the ten years we have owned VW's, and that includes a 1970 beetle and a 1975 bus.

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53racer Seriously Crusin Dubber

148 posts · joined Jan 2006 · 12 Feb 2006, 8:53 pm

#455682

what about a 1964 1200?

DE-38-UG
1964 1200.
Beware the Wolfsburg.

aggri1 Insano Dub Head

824 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 13 Feb 2006, 7:26 am

#455730

The additive is cheap if you buy a big bottle. Try say repco, maybe even kmart or something...

PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...

2,032 posts · joined May 2005 · 13 Feb 2006, 7:43 am

#455733

When I bought my Beetle I was using the additive... then my mechanic said do NOT use it, just use PULP. I don't have half as many mechanical probs as I did have, and PBB drives soooo much smoother and quicker now! 😎

helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body

7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 13 Feb 2006, 8:15 am

#455736

53racer wrote:what about a 1964 1200?

Aha, now we have a bit more info.

Pre 1967 I am uncertain about, but any 1968 onwards heads are fine. If you have later heads on your motor you will be fine.

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Menangler Custom Title Time!

1,991 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 13 Feb 2006, 5:16 pm

#455832

I run my '64 1200 on pulp no additive, runs fine

FAHRVERGNUGEN;
Description of a pleasurable sensation,
Experienced when a car and it's driver are in mutual harmony, A unique driving experience, Pleasure, Satisfaction,
A feeling experienced by Volkswagen Drivers.

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,785 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 13 Feb 2006, 8:55 pm

#455941

Dave

Does it have an original motor??

Futue te ipsum!!!

53racer Seriously Crusin Dubber

148 posts · joined Jan 2006 · 13 Feb 2006, 9:25 pm

#455956

Ive decided for now to finish the lead additive that came with the car, once thats thru ill run the tank near empty then fil completely on premo. hopefully get some decency.

I've decided to keep the 1200 engine, so just wanna make sure i dont harm it. 😁

DE-38-UG
1964 1200.
Beware the Wolfsburg.

Menangler Custom Title Time!

1,991 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 13 Feb 2006, 10:21 pm

#455982

yes, original 85,000 miles never been apart.

FAHRVERGNUGEN;
Description of a pleasurable sensation,
Experienced when a car and it's driver are in mutual harmony, A unique driving experience, Pleasure, Satisfaction,
A feeling experienced by Volkswagen Drivers.

PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...

2,032 posts · joined May 2005 · 14 Feb 2006, 7:49 am

#456041

You should be fine without additive. Mine's not a '64 Bug, but it runs much more smoothly on PULP (loves the Optimax Extreme! 😉) and I get a few extra miles out of a tank too.