Jabiru V Rotax reliability?

Hi Dave

I'm still looking for a plane and have a few types in mind.

In particular I was also looking at the Zodiac XL which is supplied as
standard with the Jabiru or Rotax for similar cost. Cost is not the probelm
as I would rather spend say £2000 more and have the reliability.I suppose
the Zodiac Xl is a cleanish aerroplane but I'm tending to go for the Roatx
as no one seems to have a bad word for it. Have now heard of quite a few
problems with the Jab.

Thanks for your input.

Phil


"Dave Grosvenor" wrote in message
om...
Joe, what aeroplane are you using the engine on? Although you
correctly say that the Jab runs at lower rpm, with no gearbox the prop
rpm is high. You need to make sure you can turn a relatively small
prop at 3300rpm to extract all the hp out of the Jab. This doesn't
work on slow draggy aircraft with large frontal area.

Dave




"Michael Coates" wrote in message
...
Answer = Buy the Rotax.......

Joe wrote:
Looking to buy either a Jabiru or Rotax 4 stroke engine.

RELIABILITY is the most important factor.

Seems like the Jabiru should be better with lower RPM but
believe that
Rotax
have more engines in service and therefore more development
time and
hence
reliability.

Any comments welcomed.

Phil