[205] Unleaded conversion - Can it be done and who does it?

Discussion in 'Peugeot 205' started by Matt, Aug 19, 2004.

  1. Matt

    Matt Guest

    Hi there,

    I've had a question from someone that I can't help with - he's got a 205 XS
    which runs on 4* petrol and was wondering if it's possible to convert it to
    unleaded and if so, how much would it cost and who does it?

    Am I right in thinking that you could get the head from a later XS that runs
    on unleaded and use that? What else would be required?

    If that's possible, it would be a good time to do it as his head gasket has
    just gone so the head needs to come off anyway!

    Cheers,
    M

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    Matt, Aug 19, 2004
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  2. Matt

    Coyoteboy Guest

    AFAIK and of the TU series engines can run on UL, its just a matter of
    tweaking the timing slightly (3 degrees I think, but I cant remember which
    way, will look for ya).

    J
     
    Coyoteboy, Aug 19, 2004
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  3. Matt

    Matt Guest

    Ah yes, that does ring a bell (I'm sure it's in the Haynes manual addendum
    somewhere) - what I was wondering about though was will the valve seats
    suffer over time or are they sufficiently hardy enough to cope? - Anyone any
    experience either way?

    Cheers,
    Matt
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    1991 Peugeot 205 Roland Garros Cabriolet
    TU3S 1.4 Carb
    http://www.205rolandgarros.co.uk
    2003 - Happy 20th Birthday Peugeot 205
    SETI Team "Peugeot 205" Founder (and only!) Member
    http://setiathome.ssl.berkeley.edu/stats/team/team_152225.html
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    Matt, Aug 20, 2004
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  4. Matt

    Chris B Guest

    IIRC, it should be retarded 3 degrees (usually). Hey, that sounds like a
    weird band name. ;)
    I don't think valve seat wear is an issue on any TU engines, they're all new
    enough to be able to take unleaded.

    Chris.
     
    Chris B, Aug 20, 2004
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  5. Matt

    Coyoteboy Guest

    IIRC, it should be retarded 3 degrees (usually). Hey, that sounds like a
    Agreed, on all three points. Stripped my TU1 after 50K running UL and valve
    seats were as normal i.e. a bit pitted but not much.

    J
     
    Coyoteboy, Aug 20, 2004
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  6. Matt

    Matt Guest

    Matt, Aug 23, 2004
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