Hello folks. I saved this car from an uncertain fate and after a lot of work, it's looking for a new home. The TZX is pretty rare and features a sunroof, electric windows, central locking, 5 speed gearbox, chrome grill and oddly a front anti-roll bar (the same as fitted to the GT models) plus a slightly better interior. It did come out of the factory with body coloured bumpers - but a bit more on that later.
The following has been done to bring it back to good usable condition:
*New 3 piece clutch (new old stock Mintex kit)
*Fresh gearbox oil
*New timing belt and water pump
*Fresh coolant
*Engine service, filters, plugs and oil
*Rocker cover seal
*New distributor cap and rotor arm
*Recon driveshaft o/s (other one recent-ish)
*New front flexi- hoses
*New rear brake cylinders
*Brake fluid change
*New front bleed nipples (yes I got them undone!)
*Front brakes cleaned and checked
*4 replacement tyres (carefully selected part worns - 2 matched pairs I've fitted)
*A used Bosch battery
*New number plates
*12 months MOT
Also had a good clean, polish and slight touch up to the rear arches. There were a couple of small bits of welding (o/s front sill edge - now cleaned and painted - you'd struggle to see it but I have a picture if requested) plus a small plate on n/s inner wing in the usual place. I can't see any welding before this.
Things you should know...
The car has been a CAT C. I have known the vehicle for several years through the last 2 owners, the first of which purchased it from an auction with a damaged front bumper - this is why they are now grey rather than white. The rear one was fine but a matched pair was fitted. There is a slight scrape to the front cross-member under the bumper but nothing i'd be bothered about (I've seen worse damage from high curbs and bad parking).
I have done a lot of work but clearly as with most cars this age it's going to need maintenance and up-keep but is ideal for an enthusiast. Some bits and pieces that will need a look:
*Driver's side electric window. Worked okay until very recently. Last time I used it, it operated fine with the door shut but not open - I think the wiring needs checking (probably where is goes through the door shut).
*In heavy rain, water sometimes gets into the n/s front. Could well be the door seal rather than the sunroof as it's only happened in the recent rain and the interior has remained in good order.
*The o/s rear quarter has had a previous touch -up. The odd bubble is appearing. It will have been done the best part of 10 years ago.
*There are some minor dings/marks etc commensurate with age.
*There is a radio/CD player with a remote control that is included but needs refitting. It wasn't wired in quite right and flattened the battery.
*slight windscreen de-lamination in bottom corners and a fine crack that has run its course across one corner.
There are a few spares in the boot as pictures including the original dealer fit number plates that match the window stickers. I would prefer the original period plates but the rear one was deteriorating. The original wheel trims remain fitted. Period tax disk from 1991 included...!
The following has been done to bring it back to good usable condition:
*New 3 piece clutch (new old stock Mintex kit)
*Fresh gearbox oil
*New timing belt and water pump
*Fresh coolant
*Engine service, filters, plugs and oil
*Rocker cover seal
*New distributor cap and rotor arm
*Recon driveshaft o/s (other one recent-ish)
*New front flexi- hoses
*New rear brake cylinders
*Brake fluid change
*New front bleed nipples (yes I got them undone!)
*Front brakes cleaned and checked
*4 replacement tyres (carefully selected part worns - 2 matched pairs I've fitted)
*A used Bosch battery
*New number plates
*12 months MOT
Also had a good clean, polish and slight touch up to the rear arches. There were a couple of small bits of welding (o/s front sill edge - now cleaned and painted - you'd struggle to see it but I have a picture if requested) plus a small plate on n/s inner wing in the usual place. I can't see any welding before this.
Things you should know...
The car has been a CAT C. I have known the vehicle for several years through the last 2 owners, the first of which purchased it from an auction with a damaged front bumper - this is why they are now grey rather than white. The rear one was fine but a matched pair was fitted. There is a slight scrape to the front cross-member under the bumper but nothing i'd be bothered about (I've seen worse damage from high curbs and bad parking).
I have done a lot of work but clearly as with most cars this age it's going to need maintenance and up-keep but is ideal for an enthusiast. Some bits and pieces that will need a look:
*Driver's side electric window. Worked okay until very recently. Last time I used it, it operated fine with the door shut but not open - I think the wiring needs checking (probably where is goes through the door shut).
*In heavy rain, water sometimes gets into the n/s front. Could well be the door seal rather than the sunroof as it's only happened in the recent rain and the interior has remained in good order.
*The o/s rear quarter has had a previous touch -up. The odd bubble is appearing. It will have been done the best part of 10 years ago.
*There are some minor dings/marks etc commensurate with age.
*There is a radio/CD player with a remote control that is included but needs refitting. It wasn't wired in quite right and flattened the battery.
*slight windscreen de-lamination in bottom corners and a fine crack that has run its course across one corner.
There are a few spares in the boot as pictures including the original dealer fit number plates that match the window stickers. I would prefer the original period plates but the rear one was deteriorating. The original wheel trims remain fitted. Period tax disk from 1991 included...!
