My paxo turbo - Saxperience

gti180craig · 18th December 2016, 17:36

Well a couple of months back I got my first saxo was originally brought to be just a run about but I've decided to keep it as tbh they aren't bad little motors it obvs. Feels a bit sluggish compared to the cars ive had but it's amazing on fuel and insurance was pennies which made a nice change. When I first got it the car was a bit tatty looked like it had been looked after until a point where it was neglected since I've owned it

New wheel bearings
New wiper stalk
Wiper relay
Wiper washer pump
Drop links

I'm now trying to source a new rear axle as that's showing signs of wear I wasn't gonna bother as it was just a run about so was gonna drive it into the floor but I've had a change of heart so gonna keep it for a couple of years will update this as I go along not gonna many pics as not took any haha mods wise it's pretty standard apart from the wheels of course the exhaust is after market but no idea what brand possibly saxsport

gti180craig · 20th December 2016, 16:48

Been on a road trip today to get a axle

Ordered a set of springs as turns out this one had been lowered also ordered a new pair of front wish bones,top mount bearings and track rod ends nothing wrong with mine but feel they could do with a refresh will add pics as I get parts hoping to get it all thrown on in the new year in the mean time I wanna give the axle a paint what does everyone usually use ??

BUMMERS · 20th December 2016, 23:02

Nice one, good to see another one saved for a couple of years at least!

gti180craig · 21st December 2016, 05:18

Ha ha yea cheers mate seems a shame to just let it die

gti180craig · 22nd December 2016, 17:25

Post man came today

gti180craig · 23rd December 2016, 19:56

More bits haha

Ben_SaxoForte · 23rd December 2016, 20:38

Looks like a clean car, nice progress, better go get something done with mine that's been sitting in the garage for months haha

stevo67 · 23rd December 2016, 22:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by gti180craig

Been on a road trip today got this

Ordered a set of springs as turns out this one had been lowered also ordered a new pair of front wish bones,top mount bearings and track rod ends nothing wrong with mine but feel they could do with a refresh will add pics as I get parts hoping to get it all thrown on in the new year in the mean time I wanna give the axle a paint what does everyone usually use ??

Red oxide,it'll freshen the beam up looks wise and also rust protection.

VeiRoN · 23rd December 2016, 23:41

Electrox if you want to do it properly.

gti180craig · 24th December 2016, 10:20

Cheers guys will look into that then

gonna get the festive period out the way then will make a start fitting everything

gti180craig · 31st December 2016, 17:39

No real updates hope everyone had a good Xmas I fitted my wishbones today used to guide off here was quite helpful all swapped fine no real issues the car feels a bit tighter to drive which had made all the difference gonna try get the rear axle fitted soon also debating wether to change the exhaust I like the kam racing ones but dunno wether to get 2" or 3

gti180craig · 3rd January 2017, 18:32

Edit: question answered

gti180craig · 6th January 2017, 17:43

Well today has been a mission and a half the rear axle was getting horrendous so decided to change it today all went alright until I broke my roll over valve so gotta try and find some where to replace it but other than that all was ok it all came apart fine and swapped all the bits over with the replacement then refitted it's not a job I would wanna do again though was a pig getting it back on the car so that's where I'm up to atm tomorrow I will be bleeding the brakes hopefully finding and fitting the roll over valve and then fitting new front springs and top mount bearings

And here is what I broke

Will post more tomorrow for an update

VeiRoN · 6th January 2017, 20:32

Nice job,just keep in mind that,from what I know,that's actually a pressure relief valve,it is designed to allow air to enter the tank when a negative pressure of 0.08 Psi (0.0055 Bar) is reached,If the tank should become pressurised then the valve will open to vent if the pressure reaches 0.725 Psi (0.05 Bar),if you're changing it for a used working one that's okay but just keep in mind that if you're going for an aftermarket one,I broke mine as well lol

gti180craig · 6th January 2017, 21:29

Ahhh cheers mate yea gonna go to a scrap yard tomorrow lol

gti180craig · 7th January 2017, 16:18

Well another day working on the car thank god that's over managed to get another valve to replace the one I broke Jesus they are on tight all changed now changed the front springs the passenger side driveshaft is temperamental isn't it only moved it a bit and it pissed out gearbox oil luckily was only briefly so didn't lose much got the springs changed over and then bled the brakes a few air bubbles but not that much which was a suprise car drives alright catches with passengers so I'm gonna put different tires on as they are 55's which are high profile so I'm hoping fitting 45's will eliminate the problem

Suspension off

My mate who gave me a hand today haha

New ones on

And how the car is not a great pic it need a wash desperately

Thanks for looking

Nocivo · 7th January 2017, 20:14

Very good looking, i always liked grey saxos :-)

gti180craig · 7th January 2017, 20:37

Cheers mate appreciate it

gti180craig · 8th January 2017, 13:09

Another update haha last night done a bit of impulse buying brought some gti180 calipers discs and pads just need to order the 406 master cylinder but a bit unsure which one I need I know it's non abs anyone got a link ??

Also ordered a set of 4 tires so gonna get them fitted as soon as they arrive

Gave the old girl a wash and polish today as it was looking a right state and took a couple of pics nothing fancy just camera phone standard haha

Thanks for looking

Nocivo · 8th January 2017, 13:24

�� yes remove the stiker and the look would be perfect hehe