LRP Garage?

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Hi,
Please could anyone suggest where in Norfolk (Norwich area) i can get some LRP?

If i cant get any what else can i do. I have inherited the car from my late father and have no mechanical knowldge!

Please help!

Brigitte.

[p5tgc]

There are no garages in Norfolk listed on the site list published by the Federation, so I suggest you plan to use one of the lead replacement additives which are readily available.

Use ordinary unleaded petrol and simply add the recommended amount of one of these additives and away you go. It is recommended that you stick to one type of additive, as they can have differing base chemicals.

Visit the Federation site
www.fbhvc.co.uk/fuel/additives.htm
for a full list of what is on the market, then check out your local Halfords / garage / accessory shop to see what you can get locally and at what price.

Many people reckon that the formulation of LRP is a devils brew anyway, it certainly has a bad reaction to old rubber in the fuel system.

[Deleted]

Hi, thanks for this information.

Does anyone use an additive with unleaded fuel?
Can anymone recommned which additive to use?
Can i get it from Halfords?

Id prefer to use one thats been tried ad tested by an owner of a P5!!

Can't affford a new engine !! LOL

Thanks,
Brigitte.

[glennr]

Hi B, I do. Some owners retard the ignition to run on unleaded but I find the additive no problem. I use Castrol Valvemaster plus which I obtain from Halfords. I always fill up (not emotionally) with a full tank and add the additive. Lead replacement fuel additive for use with lead-free fuel is the best way to describe it. It protects the engine against valve seat recession under all driving conditions. Keeps fuel system clean and protects against corrosion.

It also provides an octane boost to unleaded fuel, reducing pinking, knocking or the need to retune.
One millilitre treats one litre of fuel.

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Hi GlennR

Im off to Halfords this weekend.

Thankyou!

B.

[Phil Nottingham]

If its got the original valves then it will run inleaded no probs - I use Zero lead 2000 in my Land Rovers/P2

[stantondavies]

Like GlennR I use Castrol Valvemaster plus but I add it to the tank BEFORE filling up but I don't think it's crucial.

[Richard '69 Saloon]

Hi, I too use Castrol Valvemaster Plus as it seems the most cost effective option. I have heard good things about the Millers additive, and have used it myself but a bottle only treats one tankfull, whereas the Castrol treats 250 litres and improves the octane rating. Using this and unleaded premium (97 RON as opposed to the standard 95) seems a good, cost effective solution but I'm always open to suggestions!
Richard.