Zx Estate | GT20

[zx_volcane]

Have bought Chris' zx estate

Has replaced the white volcane as the 'family' car - as 3 doors just not cutting it atm

Came with a couple of known issues, mostly around the fuel pump problems and general gutless performance - but working on that!




]



Just a quick recap on current specs >

1.9 XUD
GT2052s
ARP headstuds
Full leather interior 

Has also had some other bits n bobs done recently, namely new clutch, powerflex wishbones bushes, solid gearlinkages ..etc ..etc


First thing was to tackle the fuel pump being in all sorts of bother after an attempted gov mod >



Won't go into too much detail, maybe you can spot a few things in the pic - but a few things gone wrong / been done incorrectly. Had to replace a couple of internal components and try setting up from scratch.

It is running a heck of a lot better now, but still not 100% - may well need to have the pump apart again and take a good look / reseal.




Next was to remove the coilovers and put on some zx volcane / 16v springs and struts.

Coilovers are great if you want infinitely adjustable lows - but for a daily / familywagon and living in a speedbump riddled London made sense to go back to a decent spring / strut option. Plus I think the ride height looks better / attracts less attention.



Whilst I was at it I replaced the front wing which was a bit ropey for a spare I had




Found a genuine french (probably) snail under the wing too





One of the rear window regs was gone too, so swapped that out 

What a farce of a job that was! Two variations on window regs apparently, but easy enough to change out the fitting in the bottom of the window





It's had a couple of service items, rear brake cylinders, TRE and a front wheel bearing and driving nicely atm

So along with tidying up a few boost leaks and putting the pump halfway to working, its definitely picking up a lot more like it should be.

No immediate plans atm, might go with some 266mm brakes if I can fit them under the 14s and put another front wing on the other side.