Talking of stabilisers

[Jaws]

From Worlds End Motorcycles

For Classic Bikes Valvemaster, with its unique phosphorus formula, protects against valve seat recession under all driving conditions. Containing Etha-Guard ethanol stabiliser, that protects and enables use of ethanol E5 and E10 petrol in classic cars, motorcycles and pre-1996 petrol vehicles. For use with 95, 97, 98, 99, or higher octane ethanol E5 and E10 petrol. Protects your engine under all driving conditions, keeps fuel systems clean & protects against corrosion One 250ml bottle of Valvemaster™ treats 250 litres of fuel Not suitable for catalytic converters Part No. AI0959 RRP £14.35

 

[Cougar377]

There's no way that's going to keep a big bike upright.....

 

[Pow-Lo]

I could do with something like this for our little Polo. I can’t find anywhere that says if the thing has a catalytic converter or not.

 

[Jaws]

I could do with something like this for our little Polo. I can’t find anywhere that says if the thing has a catalytic converter or not.

What year is it ?

 

[Duck n Dive]

What year is it ?

2021

 

[andyBeaker]

I could do with something like this for our little Polo. I can’t find anywhere that says if the thing has a catalytic converter or not.

I would have thought a quick look underneath would reveal catalytic converter - i believe they are pretty distinctive compared to exhaust boxes.

As I type I am thinking ‘what has catalytic converters to do with lead additive’’? Cats came in way after unleaded? What am I missing? I know this as my first Cavalier SRi got messed up by using unleaded in a ‘leaded’ engine, had to have the valve ports replaced with hardened jobs.

 

[Malone]

Catalysts do not like leaded fuel, fact. It fucks up the internal components

 

[Malone]

A bit more detail

How Does Leaded Fuel Affect Catalytic Converters?

Leaded fuel and cars with catalytic converters don't mix. As few as two tanks of leaded gasoline can render a catalytic converter useless, meaning your car will run more roughly and pollute more as well. There may even be safety concerns.

itstillruns.com

 

[derek kelly]

Bev’s panda (petrol) has a catalytic convertor, touch wood, never had a problem.

 

[ogr1]

I would have thought a quick look underneath would reveal catalytic converter - i believe they are pretty distinctive compared to exhaust boxes.

As I type I am thinking ‘what has catalytic converters to do with lead additive’’? Cats came in way after unleaded? What am I missing? I know this as my first Cavalier SRi got messed up by using unleaded in a ‘leaded’ engine, had to have the valve ports replaced with hardened jobs.

You once had a cavalier?
Your taste is boundless.

 

[Nige F]

You once had a cavalier?
Your taste is boundless.

Had one too....SRi as well.... In fact I had 2

 

[slim63]

You once had a cavalier?
Your taste is boundless.

Yep me too 1.6GL, 2L something or other and an original mk1 2L add to that a viva, firenza, a couple of astra sri's shows i do like a decent vauxhall or two

 

[Pow-Lo]

What year is it ?

2002 ‘52 plate, 1.4 litre petrol, automatic, 74bhp

 

[andyBeaker]

You once had a cavalier?
Your taste is boundless.

Yup. The thinking man’s XR3i. First one was the early 1.8 hatch in gold, second was the later 2.0 SRi130 saloon in dark metallic blue. The first was a bit of a Friday afternoon special, the second was a cracker, still on the road last time I looked. Loved the Recaro interiors.

 

[Squag1]

From Worlds End Motorcycles

​ ​ For Classic Bikes Valvemaster, with its unique phosphorus formula, protects against valve seat recession under all driving conditions. Containing Etha-Guard ethanol stabiliser, that protects and enables use of ethanol E5 and E10 petrol in classic cars, motorcycles and pre-1996 petrol vehicles. For use with 95, 97, 98, 99, or higher octane ethanol E5 and E10 petrol. Protects your engine under all driving conditions, keeps fuel systems clean & protects against corrosion One 250ml bottle of Valvemaster™ treats 250 litres of fuel Not suitable for catalytic converters Part No. AI0959 RRP £14.35

Obviously made in Ireland judging by the colours

 

[Minkey]

2002 ‘52 plate, 1.4 litre petrol, automatic, 74bhp

I would have expected that it had one they've been fitted to cars for a long time

 

[Nige F]

Yup. The thinking man’s XR3i. First one was the early 1.8 hatch in gold, second was the later 2.0 SRi130 saloon in dark metallic blue. The first was a bit of a Friday afternoon special, the second was a cracker, still on the road last time I looked. Loved the Recaro interiors.

Think we both wish we'd still got them?

 

[Pow-Lo]

I would have expected that it had one they've been fitted to cars for a long time

I would, too. Thing is, I don’t want to chance it without being sure.

 

[Jaws]

2002 ‘52 plate, 1.4 litre petrol, automatic, 74bhp

All the bibliotech info lists them as having a cat Paul
You can confirm it by looking under the car
About the middle ( front to back ) there will be what looks like a silencer.. That is it
The silencer is the back box

 

[Duck n Dive]

2021

Listen, don't mention the year.

I mentioned it once, but I think I got away with it.

I know he'll say he didn't start it.

But he did, he invaded Poland
Sorry I mean, asked what year it was.

So, welcome to the year, your year, I hope it's a happy one and you enjoy it.

Damm, said it again....... He'll end up in tears, moderators can be like that - no sense of humour.

I know, he'll love this.....

"it's 2021 in the Garden of England, fact"

What?, why should I do Beaker instead?

"it's the 1960s and I'm a geriatric hippy, peace and Luv man"

What's that smell?

Eh, Pow Lo? - what's he eating now? The farts will blow us into 2025.

Yes, I know what time it is. You can tell from that twisted metal clock, the piston is ten degrees after top dead centre. Slim chance it's right though.

Where was I?

Oh yes, moderators vich must be obeyed at all times vitout question.

Spledid, that's settled then.

Now, what should I do with this random link to something on the Internet?
Yes, yes, yes, I'll let the Leprechaun have it.

Yes dear, I've done it.........