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Old 24th May 2007, 21:13   #1
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Default V I S Motors how long do they last

Hi only me again. Couple of questions.1st.I my zt has only done 28000 miles has full mgr sevice history. Is there any relation to milage and v i s failier? 2 Does any one use super unleaded.If so have you seen any difference in the cars performance/economy/smoothness. As i have been told that i would see improvements of the afore mentioned. cheers all keep up the good work great site great people and great cars all we need now is an online pub and we ll be well away.
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Old 24th May 2007, 21:29   #2
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I use super unleaded. I find it gives a little more power and efficiency. Although it's been so long since I've used regular I don't think I notice... Unless I were to switch back.

I think the VIS motors can potentially die without warning on mid-higher milage cars. My car had done 90k before they fell apart. Almost the same time as the fan motor (within a year).
Seems as your ZT's done only 28000 I think it would be unusual for the VIS motors to blow at such a young age.
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Old 24th May 2007, 21:47   #3
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We fitted one a couple of weeks back and lasted a whole ten minutes so I guess their life span can be very very short to reasonble.Our ZS lasted 5 years before they packed up.
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Old 24th May 2007, 22:05   #4
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We fitted one a couple of weeks back and lasted a whole ten minutes
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Old 24th May 2007, 22:12   #5
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OK then Mike, 5 minutes I was trying to save R40's blushes
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Old 24th May 2007, 22:15   #6
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OK then Mike, 5 minutes I was trying to save R40's blushes
R40 will only accept quality gear...................and that motor, pre-Keith, wasn't Money on its way mate
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Old 24th May 2007, 22:18   #7
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No problems Mr M, good to hear the luvvvverly clean bus is back on song.
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Old 25th May 2007, 12:41   #8
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10 minutes!!!!!!!
It took me longer than that to fix it!
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Old 25th May 2007, 12:50   #9
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Once fitted in it only lasted ten minutes Now repaired by your good self it should R40 fit for many years
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