Up date My engine has been returned to VW Engines to have a problem fixed with the oil Cooler set up. (a damaged fitting in the block that needed some work.)
Ron Slender has phoned to say that VW Engines will not be making anymore Helical Geared PSRU. ( Geared Drives) Instead, because of the cost of production and they are trying to stay competitive, They will be using a belt drives from now on. He offered me a great deal to change it over to belt drive while he has the engine. This is worth some thought, has it will save weight, less moving , and wearing parts, less noise, vibration and harmonics, as well as less service costs. Belts should last ??? 500 hours plus Comments for far have been positive. What do you guys in the know think?? So I need to make up my mind quickly. So I will be working to have the airframe finished when the engine returns in a few weeks. VW Engines have yet to update their web page to reflect this yet, as these things take time. Retail Cost of the Belt PSRU should be out soon if anyone is interested., But I would think they will only be available for the Type 4 rear drive.,but I will let you know soon. Phil Matheson VH-PKR Australia KR Web Page www.philskr2.50megs.com http://www.vw-engines.com/
