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Jan 16, 2012 22:52:41 GMT
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I'm picking up a Mk1 cav in the morning, 1.3 engine in it.
No idea if its gonna run unleaded or leaded fuel though, anyone know?
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cavman
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Jan 16, 2012 23:17:43 GMT
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Dunno if this is of any help but I've run my 2L Mk1 Cav on unleaded for 8 years and done 50,000 mile in it without a problem. The 1300 engines might be different, but I doubt it. I figured an old tough cast iron head would have old tough valve seats to match! I recently had my head off for a skim and the valve seats looked fine.
James
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'78 Mk1 Cavalier Coupe - I wish I had a pound for every time someone told me "my dad used to have one of those"!!
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Rob
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the 2.0 is the only cav engine thats unleaded safe, all the rest need leaded, sadly.
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on the other hand, I ran my chevanne for 3 years (and many hard miles) on unleaded fuel with no additive and the engine is one of the few bits of the van that hasn't broken.......
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To get a standard A40 this low, you'd have to dig a hole to put it in |
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Jan 18, 2012 12:32:27 GMT
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Just put unleaded in... i'm advising that on the basis that leaded is now pretty much unavailable anyway. It'll be absolutely fine.
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Jan 18, 2012 12:38:32 GMT
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None of my cars have been converted to unleaded. None of my cars use an additive. I've never had a problem
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Jan 18, 2012 12:47:19 GMT
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“Does my car need leaded or unleaded petrol?”
“It must have leaded, defo”
“You can’t buy it anymore and have not been able to for a number of years”
“OK, put unleaded in then”
“Will do, thanks”
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1974 Lancia Beta Saloon
1975 Mazda 929 Coupé
1986 Mazda 929 Wagon
1979 Mazda 929 Hardtop
1982 Fiat Argenta 2.0 iniezione elettronica
1977 Toyota Carina TA14
1989 Subaru 1800 Wagon
1982 Hyundai Pony 1200TL 2-dr
1985 Hyundai Pony 1200 GL
1986 Maserati 425 Biturbo
1992 Rover 214 SEi 5-dr
2000 Rover 45 V6 Club
1994 Peugeot 205 'Junior' Diesel
1988 Volvo 760 Turbodiesel Saloon
1992 Talbot Express Autosleeper Rambler
2003 Renault Laguna SPEARS OR REAPERS
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Jan 18, 2012 13:04:25 GMT
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Even if the valve seats do wear, it's only the same job to fix the car then as it is to fit hardened seats now. Only you'll probably have sold the car by then
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Rob
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Jan 18, 2012 13:27:35 GMT
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actually, if i was you id be looing for a c20let and manta 1800 box for it.
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pbottomley
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Jan 21, 2012 17:47:57 GMT
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