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1300 Deltas and unleaded
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10 April, 2007, 10:06:33 PM »
Please see my questions on the thread below, in members information relating to Nick Haigh's VL article this month. Relevant chunk also posted for non-members to read.
http://www.lancia.myzen.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=590.0
However, what did get me thinking was your comment about 1300s on unleaded. According to your article, post 431170 chassis no on the 1300 is OK on unleaded - unfortunately mines an 88 (August, on the F plate), with a chassis number 416xxx - which rather suggests I need to do something other than run unleaded.
So, all of you out there, I need some advice, as follows:
1. Can you confirm that it is only post 431170 1300s which are unleaded safe (I had been assured mine was) - I've no reason to doubt Nick, he knows his stuff, but I'd like to be doubly sure ?
2. If this is so, what should I be doing (only perhaps 1000 miles a year, but much of it on motorway getting to and from events, and hell, you can't but rev them...) - I've been using super unleaded routinely, but am I still risking valve seat recession? In which case an additive like valvemaster would seem appropriate?
3. If I do need to protect my valves, the cost of work on the head to fit hardened seats will be quite significant on top of the £2k bill I'm already currently expecting for ongoing work. Its likely to be much easier and cheaper to source a head from another, later car - but will it fit straight on?
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Re: 1300 Deltas and unleaded
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08 May, 2007, 10:04:47 PM »
Hi Chris
Bit slow but I've just noticed the response to my Delta article in VL! I've posted some stuff at the original location - hope it helps...?
Cheers
Nick
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Re: 1300 Deltas and unleaded
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09 May, 2007, 05:32:08 PM »
Chris,
if you not sure, have a chat to Guy Croft or visit his forum (Guycroftraceengines) there's lots of info
there.
I have to be honest I run my Gamma on normal unleaded - no additives and a 1978 motor and as yet
9000 miles and no problems and as you probably know I don't hang about.
Geoff 'the colonel'
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Re: 1300 Deltas and unleaded
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10 May, 2007, 07:43:39 AM »
Ditto for my '77 and '81 Montecarlos, which I've been feeding super unleaded for several years now with nary a problem (so far and touch wood!)
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Re: 1300 Deltas and unleaded
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10 May, 2007, 07:51:09 AM »
I use Castrol Valve Master Plus in my Montecarlo, better safe than sorry I always say
Nick.
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10 May, 2007, 08:47:28 AM »
...well you always were one to pamper the little sweetheart!
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10 May, 2007, 11:18:43 AM »
True, Grace says I should have married the Monte in 2001 as I seem to spend more time with it than her!
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