How do I know it's an unleaded head?

Post by **aingleson** » Thu Oct 28, 2004 9:40 am

Hi, just got my first Minor. Does anyone know how I can positively tell if it has been converted to use unleaded petrol? I'm using additive for now to be on the safe side.

Thanks

Post by **Kevin** » Thu Oct 28, 2004 9:49 am

If the car did not come with proof that the head has been done, the only way is to remove the head and pop a valve and have a look at the seat where you can see if the hardened seat has been fitted, on some heads it is just possible to see the insert without the removing a valve but dont rely on it.

Post by **doobry** » Thu Oct 28, 2004 10:26 am

If the previous owner had the head converted, then I would expect they should have kept the receipt, or failing that at least told you it was done and when.
If they give the "I'm not sure but I think so" answer then I tend to be a bit untrusting of that.

Post by **Kevin** » Thu Oct 28, 2004 10:44 am

If they give the "I'm not sure but I think so" answer

I am with you there I always take that to mean no, if you had paid to have it done I think you would remember the bill even if you lost it.