Zu-DSR's Engine problems (was ZU-DSR first engen out)

priester · Postby **priester** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 7:40 pm

The 100Hp Hirth is much the same weight as a 582, around 65kg total. There was one advertised on Avcom some time ago, will see if I can find it if you are interested.

Bennie Vorster · Postby **Bennie Vorster** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 10:42 pm

Guys it seems as if there might be some hope for the VW again. Seems like it might be only the Go-tech fuel management that is getting confused and flood after a while.

BTW the tail have a 6kg block of lead attached, so maybe the motor do not need to be so heavy after all if I need to replace it with a 582.

Agent maybe also able to get hold of a 914 for me. I just wane try the cheaper solutions first.

Mogas · Postby **Mogas** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 12:32 am

Bennie Vorster wrote:
BTW the tail have a 6kg block of lead attached,

Jislaik Bennie
would it not have been better to have mounted the volla 1 inch closer to the firewall?

cornell · Postby **cornell** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 2:53 pm

slysi wrote:Can you not take some action against the person you bought this from

Don't think so if you signed the purchase agreement it's over.

Buy as is.

Bennie Vorster · Postby **Bennie Vorster** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 5:50 pm

Mogas wrote:
Bennie Vorster wrote:
BTW the tail have a 6kg block of lead attached,
Jislaik Bennie
would it not have been better to have mounted the volla 1 inch closer to the firewall?

I just want to fly them, not build them, but it's a good idea.

KFA · Postby **KFA** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 9:05 pm

You do have a claim. The word Voetstoots does not mean you can get ripped off It only means that you buy what you see and that the seller has pointed out the defects to you and that you accept that. It does not mean that he can shut up and sell you a defective product and hide the defects from you. So Bennie if I was you I would go see a lawyer asap.

Bennie Vorster · Postby **Bennie Vorster** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 8:11 pm

Ok now I realize I bought a project not a plane to fly.

1x throttle body worn out and stuffed. Can not set the Go-Tec fuel injection before it is repaired. Also needed the air intake to be re sized to that of a 2.3 VW motor instead of the 19 00 cc VW motor it came from. R1800.00 and on its way back from JHB.

In the mean time we Replaced the coil with an Bosh, cleaned and serviced fuel injectors they were way out of limits.

Re done upholstery with leather, cut and install bottom door windows and installed EGT and CGT.

Awaiting anxiously for the return of the throttle body so we can assess the Go-Tec system and the Lambda sensor.

Bennie Vorster · Postby **Bennie Vorster** » Wed May 30, 2007 6:23 pm

Started DSR today the idling is still a bit high but I'm starting to feel a bit more confident with it.

On the end of the day it was the valve clearance that was set to tight and caused the compression to be far to low. After resetting it was back between 800 and 850.

We are thinking of replacing the throttle body with a VW Polo's to try and manage the air intake better so the idling can come down from 1800 rpm to about 800 to 1000 rpm without adjusting the timing again.

Postby **Tailspin** » Thu May 31, 2007 2:25 pm

Hi Bennie

My offer still stands. But strongs i hope it is sorted now. I should be starting my motor in a week or two. Trying to figure an inlet box with carb heat etc.

Postby **Morph** » Thu May 31, 2007 3:28 pm

Tailspin wrote:Hi Bennie

My offer still stands. But strongs i hope it is sorted now. I should be starting my motor in a week or two. Trying to figure an inlet box with carb heat etc.

Tailspin, I have an airfilterbox with inlet for carbheat that you are welcome to take. I'll take some pics and email them to you. Uses a standard golf airfilter

Bennie Vorster · Postby **Bennie Vorster** » Thu May 31, 2007 9:22 pm

Tailspin wrote:Hi Bennie

My offer still stands. But strongs i hope it is sorted now. I should be starting my motor in a week or two. Trying to figure an inlet box with carb heat etc.

Thank you Tailspin. Be sure I'll take you up on that offer if something fails this time around.

Postby **Tailspin** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 10:12 am

Morph wrote:
Tailspin wrote:Hi Bennie

My offer still stands. But strongs i hope it is sorted now. I should be starting my motor in a week or two. Trying to figure an inlet box with carb heat etc.
Tailspin, I have an airfilterbox with inlet for carbheat that you are welcome to take. I'll take some pics and email them to you. Uses a standard golf airfilter

Thanks Morph I will really appreciate that.

Bennie Vorster · Postby **Bennie Vorster** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 1:10 pm

:D Hold thumbs guys.

We started her this morning and I have never herd such a nice sound. I better check the oil level as well coz there is not a drop of oil in sight. Going for final adjustments and then for a few cosmetic changes. THEN IT IS FLY TIME.....

Postby **Tailspin** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 2:51 pm

Bennie

How did it go

You been airbourne yet

Speak to me Baby

Bennie Vorster · Postby **Bennie Vorster** » Sun Jun 17, 2007 12:47 pm

Ok today is D day. She s reddy to roll. Will do the flying and inspections today. I'll keep you all posted.

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