DodgyBastard Posted May 26, 2017 Author Share Posted May 26, 2017 The front shocks on my 305 have pretty much been knackered since I bought it and have gradually gotten worse over the years, the top mounts were also battered and knocking on the left. I've had a pair of new shocks and top mounts sitting here for ages but have been putting it off out of laziness more than anything else. DSC_0754 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0755 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0758 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0759 by srblythe, on Flickr The springs were fine so I didn't see the point in buying new ones. DSC_0762 by srblythe, on Flickr New shocks were from unipart. DSC_0764 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0766 by srblythe, on Flickr Much better! DSC_0783 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0784 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0788 by srblythe, on Flickr Still a few more jobs to do before it goes back on the road but it's slowly getting there. It feels like a new car with the new shocks. danthecapriman, Dirk Diggler, They_all_do_that_sir and 17 others 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Foxhake Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 The sex. DodgyBastard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted May 27, 2017 Author Share Posted May 27, 2017 Zx is dead once again... Sent from my F5321 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted May 27, 2017 Author Share Posted May 27, 2017 DSC_0841 by srblythe, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DodgyBastard Posted May 27, 2017 Author Share Posted May 27, 2017 The ZX broke down in the centre of Edinburgh. AA guy comes out and checks a few things including the stop solenoid which was fine and cracks off an injector but there was no fuel getting through.His verdict was the pump itself was knackered so he called for a flatbed to take me to the unit.Got back to the unit and the car started so we just drove it home and it has been fine since.Really need to get to the bottom of this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Diggler Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Bring it everywhere on the back of the Tranny?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnside Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Don't know if this will help you Foad but, Had a fault with a Renault 19 1.9 GTD years ago with it cutting out and not wanting to start again. Turned out the orange handled primer pump had a faulty seal [split] and every time I primed it to get it going again I was just putting a bigger airlock in the fuel system. Managed to fit a slightly later one from a newer shape 19 from a nearby scrapyard and away it went again. Shouldn't have sold it really as it was a good car but needed the cash. DodgyBastard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Front shocks is one job I hate. I've seen a spring compressor snap & I'm bloody glad I wasn't any closer to it when it happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted May 27, 2017 Author Share Posted May 27, 2017 Front shocks is one job I hate. I've seen a spring compressor snap & I'm bloody glad I wasn't any closer to it when it happened.Funnily enough I was using really crap spring compressors before I found the better ones seen in the photo. They were the single prong type. I had compressed the spring just about enough when I realised that I needed to undo the top mount nut. Armed with a breaker bar with an allen key bit attached and a 21mm spanner I set about trying to crack the nut off. As I cracked it, one of the compressors pinged off. Luckily it didn't manage to hit anyone or anything but it was a terrifying experience. It's one of the reasons I've been putting off changing the shocks. Sent from my F5321 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted May 27, 2017 Author Share Posted May 27, 2017 Bring it everywhere on the back of the Tranny?!That's also broken... Sent from my F5321 using Tapatalk Dirk Diggler 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Diggler Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 That's a big AA truck though; ZX onto transit, transit / ZX combo onto AA truck Dave_Q and Supernaut 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omegod Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Do ZX's have a fuel pressure regulator? I had a VX that used to cut out and it was a faulty FPR that shut up shop when it got hot , would start again when cooled down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Foxhake Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 I've got a Lucas pump you can have for postage if you want it. Injectors and lines as well.Slightly turned up but not silly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Funnily enough I was using really crap spring compressors before I found the better ones seen in the photo. They were the single prong type. I had compressed the spring just about enough when I realised that I needed to undo the top mount nut.Armed with a breaker bar with an allen key bit attached and a 21mm spanner I set about trying to crack the nut off. As I cracked it, one of the compressors pinged off.Luckily it didn't manage to hit anyone or anything but it was a terrifying experience.It's one of the reasons I've been putting off changing the shocks. Sent from my F5321 using Tapatalk I was changing the springs on an Orion (fitting XR3i stuff) when a cheap spring compressor snapped a prong, it went away from me (thank gawd) and cracked a brick in the garage wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymous user Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 All the above is why I ended up paying over the nose for a Citroen specialist to sort out the rear spring on my C15. I was too scared in the end to attempt it myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainagain Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 I found that if you wrap electrical tape round the prongs on spring compressors, not only does it stop them wrecking the paint on the springs it also stops them sliding about. djimbob and DodgyBastard 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted May 28, 2017 Author Share Posted May 28, 2017 I found that if you wrap electrical tape round the prongs on spring compressors, not only does it stop them wrecking the paint on the springs it also stops them sliding about. I'll give that a go next time. I find spring compressors absolutely terrifying to use. I'm tempted to fabricate some kind of hydraulic spring compressor jig/frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted May 28, 2017 Author Share Posted May 28, 2017 Today I fitted a top quality sound system to the Lada... DSC_0856 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0857 by srblythe, on Flickr I can now drown out all of the strange noises with music. My battery powered portable tape deck just wasn't cutting it. Have some more Lada pics... Lada Riva 1500E by srblythe, on Flickr Lada Riva 1500E by srblythe, on Flickr Lada Riva 1500E by srblythe, on Flickr Hopefully I can Make shitefest in it this weekend. Skizzer, worldofceri, DeeJay and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felly Magic Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 I actually saw a beige D reg Riva estate I papped a few years back in Felixstowe when we were out for a drive on Saturday evening, it's an early estate, and glad to see it is still going strong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutty2006 Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Have you picked that starter motor up yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreepingJesus Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 I'll give that a go next time. I find spring compressors absolutely terrifying to use. I'm tempted to fabricate some kind of hydraulic spring compressor jig/frame.Fabricate the sit on lever device that Eastern European bloke had? The one in the video I chucked on FB iirc? J4mes and DodgyBastard 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 I hate spring compressors,even after a quarter of a century of using them, I still tremble a little bit. My favoured way is : Take strut off car. Get 3 old wheels. 2 wheels side by side slightly apart under ramp. 1 wheel on top of the 2 wheels. Turn strut upside down and poke thread of shock through centre hole of wheel. Lower ramp to compress spring. Undo nut. Raise ramp. Voila. CreepingJesus, They_all_do_that_sir, djimbob and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy18s Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 In the past I've been known to remove the top nut whilst the strut is still on the car,then jack it up allowing the spring to extend.Putting it all back together took a bit of juggling but the weight of the car kept it all under control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheezey Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 I've been the in company of someone compressing a spring using a ramp in a nowhere near as careful method. Fortunately I had anticipated the inevitable and had retreated to a safe distance. He had only just finished telling me how he had ended up in hospital many years ago with spring to puss related incident. richardthestag 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felly Magic Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 The one I spotted t'other day, shame they deleted the roof rails on these Also mini FOADwagon and a friend DodgyBastard, oldcars, CreepingJesus and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 I'll give that a go next time. I find spring compressors absolutely terrifying to use. I'm tempted to fabricate some kind of hydraulic spring compressor jig/frame.You can buy such a thing - Automotech sell one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
They_all_do_that_sir Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 I'll give that a go next time. I find spring compressors absolutely terrifying to use. I'm tempted to fabricate some kind of hydraulic spring compressor jig/frame.Same. There is a chunk of concrete missing from my shed wall after doing a mates e46 front springs. How we laughed that day... Sent from my SM-A510F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primeradoner Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 I'll give that a go next time. I find spring compressors absolutely terrifying to use. I'm tempted to fabricate some kind of hydraulic spring compressor jig/frame.Mrs PD called at my unit one day and witnessed me using spring compressors. She was so "impressed" she drove straight to machine mart and bought me one of their foot operated hydraulic jobs for a wedding anniversary present. Its great to use. Any Durham area shitters are welcome to use it if they want. tooSavvy, Pillock and Lacquer Peel 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted June 10, 2017 Author Share Posted June 10, 2017 I replaced the fuel filter and fitted some clear fuel hose then bled the air out of the system. Fingers crossed it continues to work. In other news, I'm picking up a gold zx turbo-D estate today for £60.. Sent from my F5321 using Tapatalk DeeJay, Lacquer Peel, The Moog and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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