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Jerome:
Hi all, I was advised to get a valve saver kit for my 3.5V8 (on carbs), but it says you need additional components for multipe carbs, which I have now obtained (no thanks to the suppplier of the kit, who were most un-helpful).

I've found a web site with good detailed fitting instructions, but only for a single carb engine.

What i'm after is a manual or advice as to which pipework, if any, can be tapped into between the butterfly valve and the venturi? The manuals for the 3.5 V8 on ebay don't seem to cover the carbs, only engine overhaul.

Cheers!

Jerome

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V8MoneyPit:
Please excuse my ignorance, but what is a 'valve saver'?

Edit:
I've just seen the link in your post. It is my understanding that the Rover V8 will run perfectly well on unleaded fuel so long as you don't want to thrash the living daylights out of it. Certainly, I have never used additives in any V8 I've had and I've never seen major valve seat recession.

Jerome:
oops should have mentioned i run on lpg :oops: . I was told that the gas prevents the valves being lubricated and can cause seat wear/sticky valves. I've also been told that occasionaly running on pertol can overcome this, but i want to be sure i don't cause any more damage (as i have been told there may be some at present).

V8MoneyPit:
Fair enough. I have no experience of gas. My wife would tell you I have plenty of experience of hot air though  :lol:

I could see it might be a problem because there is no lubricant present.

Jerome:
nice one Steve, brighten up my afternoon!

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