1991 1.7 TZD Estate Met.Green For Sale (E-Bay)

[Tim Leech]

It's threads like this that make me think I can't possibly scrap the Green Tiger. Sure, no turbo, but it is an increasingly rare estate!

And its a BXC legend....

[citsncycles]

[Mothman]

No, dont do it..........................................................

Andy

[barry badger]

This is making me think again about scrapping my mot expired tzd estate, its no worse bodily than this green one and with no engine problems.

[Tim Leech]

Better the devil you know chaps, these cars are now over 20 years old so way past their designed lifespan, once the weldings done (properly) it should last another 20. And theres just not enough good ones out there now to be able to picky....

[Defender110]

Unfortunately it may not be that straight forward. I took the descision to scrap my TGD turbo as on thorough inspection after being parked up only 2 years it was in a very bad state. The old tin worm had ate into the 'A' pillars, front inner wings, rear crossmember, boot floor, bottom of the 'B' pillars, parts off the sills, windscreen surround including top and bottom of pillars but more importantly the complete area round the bottom rear 1/4 arches, floor and the rear subframe mounts needed replacing. This area is quite a complicated structure and would have been a major task needing the fabrication of a 2 new sections.
I am a C&G qualified welder and have all the equipment but there are times when you just have to admit the shell has reached an end of life state. IMHO capturing and cutting out any rust issues at an early stage and then thoroughly treating them with preservatives is the only way to keep one of these cars on the road long term.

[barry badger]

My tzd needs welding to the ns A pillar, both front inner wings, one rear chassis leg and the rear silencer hanger bracket. The rear quarters are bubbly but that can be left for the moment. Other jobs needed include- os window regulator, rear radius arms, non working abs(although the tzd hatch could donate its sensors ) non working heater motor and non working speedo. Plus points are- it doesn't let in any water and despite all that's needed it drives quite well . The main problem is i'd mentally allocated its power unit to my other tzd estate that's awaiting an engine, gearbox and various hydraulic components. But now after finding out estates aren't so numerous i'm not sure what to do.

[Tim Leech]

Im sure if you need an engine Barry theres a few around on here!

[barry badger]

It needs an engine and gearbox despite being two owners (the second owner only had it for one year) and having only done 95,000 miles. I've run this tzd for six years now so i could use its engine and gearbox with 100% confidence. Also the one needing the engine has a hiss on the hydraulics so i was going to change the rack ,fdv and regulator which between them should fix the problem.

[citsncycles]

But now after finding out estates aren't so numerous i'm not sure what to do.

You could always take the best of both cars to put together a solid, reliable motor, then if you decide the other shell is salvageable it can be rebuilt as time and funds allow, while also sourcing whatever mechanical parts needed for the reassembly.

I am a C&G qualified welder and have all the equipment but there are times when you just have to admit the shell has reached an end of life state. IMHO capturing and cutting out any rust issues at an early stage and then thoroughly treating them with preservatives is the only way to keep one of these cars on the road long term.

It's certainly easier than a major repair job. Being able to weld is only half the battle - you also need to be able to make the repair sections you are going to fit, which can be more difficult than the welding.

[RxBX]

Good god, its up to 206 quid now!! Somebody wants it!!
Andy

We may all be in for a suprise then at the end of the auction.
Andy

The winning bid was an amazing £345

Anyone off the BXC secure this one ?



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[RxBX]

Obviously the sale (£345) didn't materialise so its been RE-ADVERTISED !



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[citsncycles]

Hmmm, MOT'd until September, but with a hole in the inner wing immediately behind the strut mount - I wonder what else got missed?

[RxBX]

Obviously the sale (£345) didn't materialise so its been RE-ADVERTISED !

The second time round listing realised £215.54 !

Is anyone off the BXC forum the new/potential owner or will we see a 'round three' re-advertisement ?



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[RxBX]

Obviously the sale (£345) didn't materialise so its been RE-ADVERTISED !

The second time round listing realised £215.54 !

Is anyone off the BXC forum the new/potential owner or will we see a 'round three' re-advertisement ?



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He we go ROUND-THREE



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