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DaveUK, you are correct on the valve seat issue. Starting 1975 model years, US auto mfg's started using hardened valve seats to accomodate unleaded fuel.
  • Posted 22 Sep 2008 21:32
  • By roadtek
  • joined 4 Dec'07 - 123 messages
  • Massachusetts, United States

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