Mr Bloke   1,445 #1 Posted August 23, 2010 (edited) Hello Forumers, it's Mr Bloke here. Well...  ...I have searched previous threads for this but have only been able to find some really old ones that do not really answer my questions.  I am currently in the very early stages of preparing a (don't really know if this is regarded as a classic in these circles) to be road-worthy. It has been garaged since and has never been run on petrol.  My questions are:  Is it worthwhile considering having toughened valve seats fitted in order to run on unleaded petrol bearing in mind the car will cover less than 1,000 miles a year, and if so any ideas how much this will cost?  Alternatively, what fuel additives would you recommend and where are these available?  Thanks Edited November 3, 2012 by Mr Bloke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Skatiechik   10 #2 Posted August 24, 2010 Just shove millers or similar in it. Or shell do their own brand of fuel additive. Not worth the effort to convert considering the mileage you will be doing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
quicken   10 #3 Posted August 25, 2010 http://motors-parts.shop.ebay.co.uk/Classic-Car-Parts-/18323/i.html?_nkw=FUEL+CAT&_catref=1&_fln=1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m282 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Skatiechik   10 #4 Posted August 25, 2010 http://motors-parts.shop.ebay.co.uk/Classic-Car-Parts-/18323/i.html?_nkw=FUEL+CAT&_catref=1&_fln=1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m282   They are a waste of money! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Mr Bloke   1,445 #5 Posted August 25, 2010 Thanks for help. Do these fuel cats really work? I've heard that they don't do all they claim! Anyone have first hand experience of them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Skatiechik   10 #6 Posted August 25, 2010 Thanks for help. Do these fuel cats really work? I've heard that they don't do all they claim! Anyone have first hand experience of them?  Simple answer is no they dont.  Something like this will do you fine, http://www.millersoils.net/M3_cgi/millers2.cgi?product_id=44&exact_match=on&type=motorsport&cart_id= Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Mr Bloke   1,445 #7 Posted August 25, 2010 Simple answer is no they dont. Something like this will do you fine, http://www.millersoils.net/M3_cgi/millers2.cgi?product_id=44&exact_match=on&type=motorsport&cart_id=  Thanks again for that - this seems to be exactly what I was looking for! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
getto_sniper   10 #8 Posted August 25, 2010 be cheaper in the long run to have the head done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Skatiechik   10 #9 Posted August 26, 2010 be cheaper in the long run to have the head done.  For a 1000 miles a year it won't. 30,000 miles a year maybe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
peak4 Â Â 207 #10 Posted August 26, 2010 Personally I've been using the Castrol version for years with no ill effects, and certainly no signs of valve seat problems. In my case a Ducati and a Rover V8. Also used the Octane booster version when I had a higher compression ratio and found it cured my pinking problem; the engine was designed to run on 5 star. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Dave_H Â Â 10 #11 Posted August 27, 2010 Use the Castrol product, with octane booster in my Pinto Escort and had no problrms at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Skatiechik   10 #12 Posted August 27, 2010 I used Castrol before as well in my old Maestro. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...