VIS problem

[Parkie]

ok troops

before i buy one of these fine, well crafted british motors................. fill me in on this vis problem? pics would help

Cheers

Parkie

[Craig]

Its not a big issue mate, fairly easy to diy fix. Hows it going anyway?

[kev mocko]

same here sorry to sound thick,what is the vis? and the problems they get?

[caled]

The site owner, Stamford, very kindly created a couple of ZS buying guides, and it explains a whole lot about what to look for when buying a ZS, beit 120 or 180.

Part 1
Part 2 (Look especially under Recommendations section for the VIS issues)
Part 3

Simply put, if the VIS fail, it is more of an annoyance than a problem, hence why there are kits available to see if your VIS are behaving themselves as the car will still work fine without them.
They are straight forward to repair if they need it. They do however control the plenum butterfly valves, and these can be expensive to replace (as you need to replace the entire plenum chamber). A DIY fix is in the process of being produced, but isnt ready yet. But even if the VIS AND the butterfly valves fail, you will still be able to use the car, it will just be a bit down on power but still perfectly driveable.

The only real issues affecting the 180 (that I can think of right now, at least) are the clutch mechanics failing and the cam belt replacement service. So, look for a car which has had its cambelts replaced (most of them due to be done by now) and preferably with the sheddist clutch kit!

[Parkie]

Originally Posted by Craig

Its not a big issue mate, fairly easy to diy fix. Hows it going anyway?

Sayin Craig. just chappin on dude urself? gona finally buy a mk2 this year hey

[Parkie]

Originally Posted by caled

The site owner, Stamford, very kindly created a couple of ZS buying guides, and it explains a whole lot about what to look for when buying a ZS, beit 120 or 180.

Part 1
Part 2 (Look especially under Recommendations section for the VIS issues)
Part 3

Simply put, if the VIS fail, it is more of an annoyance than a problem, hence why there are kits available to see if your VIS are behaving themselves as the car will still work fine without them.
They are straight forward to repair if they need it. They do however control the plenum butterfly valves, and these can be expensive to replace (as you need to replace the entire plenum chamber). A DIY fix is in the process of being produced, but isnt ready yet. But even if the VIS AND the butterfly valves fail, you will still be able to use the car, it will just be a bit down on power but still perfectly driveable.

The only real issues affecting the 180 (that I can think of right now, at least) are the clutch mechanics failing and the cam belt replacement service. So, look for a car which has had its cambelts replaced (most of them due to be done by now) and preferably with the sheddist clutch kit!

Tidy, might b all good then. the cam belt thing doesnt scare me id have a go at that myself nay bother. the clutch is just an upgrade so once again happy days.

cheers dude

[caled]

Originally Posted by Parkie

the cam belt thing doesnt scare me id have a go at that myself nay bother

Braver man than I!
It's supposed to be a nightmare of a job on the KV6, special tools n all.

[haGGard]

Originally Posted by caled

Braver man than I!
It's supposed to be a nightmare of a job on the KV6, special tools n all.

Ive heard it being compared to open heart surgery

[big_wasa]

As long as the motor brushes arnt totally flooded with oil it was an easy sunday afternoon job thanks to the shedist info.

[Maxfly]

Gwan parkie baby, you know it makes sense vis as said nae bother, plenum..if it goes it goes, if not fine and it is very very easy to swap just the part that is expensive. Now on my second zs 180 cos they are that good lol