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Unleaded fuel question
marcus_h - October 5th, 2004 at 10:33 AM

Sorry if this has been asked before, I tried the search function and couldnt find anything.

Basically i just want to know if a 1977 Kombi with the 2L engine would take unlead petrol, or does it need valve saver additive? I.E does it have hardened valve seals?

Thanks in advance


splittychick - October 5th, 2004 at 10:54 AM

I use optimax with flashlube in my 75 2ltr kombi.


lugnuts - October 5th, 2004 at 10:56 AM

Er,yes,no and yes and there seats ;) but im only guessing so keep hangin dude;)


BiX - October 5th, 2004 at 11:16 AM

yes, no , mabye , no. Um many different school of thoughts. But basically, as I understand it

1- no need for LRP
2- Use ULP, or many people prefer PULP
3- Some ppl do and some ppl don't use a lube

personally I don't but then engine normally only goes 18months before a rebuild, as i want to modify something, or break something.


Oasis - October 5th, 2004 at 11:18 AM

Read this: http://www.aussieveedubbers.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=14774#pid136535 


marcus_h - October 5th, 2004 at 11:49 AM

Oasis, cheers for that, exactly what i was looking for