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EXTRACTED FROM FACEBOOK GROUP "MICRA SPORTS CLUB AUSTRALIA" - ALL TAKEN VERBATIM FROM Mickel Tantucz - DIY IS AT OWN RISK, not mine, nor his :D So do you have a noisy gearbox? Is it noisy and sounds like it's going to fall out of the car? If you answered yes to both questions, high chance is...

...precious coolant, about 1 drip a second! Pretty sure the water pump and water pump sealant has packed it in, probably due to my wild driving and old cracked engine mounts. Doesn't help that the pump is as old as the engine, doing approx 350k kms... Going to change it tomorrow morning. Will...

Haltech have informed me to cancel my order for a ECU since my car is for road application. Specifically because: " I am terribly sorry to let you know that the K11 Micra ECU is currently not available. The K11 is awaiting a revision to allow the idle control to function correctly and I don’t...

Hey guys, Timing marks on the crank pulley; when looking at belts running with strobe light, is the right-most mark the -5* timing mark or the +20* timing mark. I'm asking because I just checked the timing on my green daily POS. the strobe shows the right side mark (closest one to my needle) to...

Hey everyone, My pistons are dished for 8.5:1 The head and block are machined to mate, only took a thou off I think. So I should have regular tension on my timing chain. If I have two vrs kits lying around. Should I use the gasket from it for my engine, will it hold up to turbo...

Hi guys, I need two new condition sump drain plugs and washers. One for my daily, which is leaking, and one for my build, which needs a brand new one. Any help, knowledge of where to buy is appreciated. Thanks. EDIT: Is this what I'm looking for? I'd rather not wait 3 weeks to receive it...

Hey guys, My painter has just let me know that I need a new right quarter panel. The one I gave him had an impact crack with rust under the paint. Are the 3door models the same as the 5 door with the front quarters? Anyone QLD selling let me know :D

Anybody know a bloke or place that makes beefy control arms? Help appreciated :D

Merry Christmas everyone. I guess we've lost a lot of old faces on this forum as I'd usually be the last person posting this; maybe everyone is busy unwrapping JDM parts. Enjoy your holidays, don't get done on the roads, and don't forget to take a moment to be thankful for direct-port...

A simple google of the above hasn't helped answer the question on my mind at all. I'd like to keep the air conditioner setup if possible with my project car. Who has toyed with this idea and succeeded? Can the piping and placement of the air-con parts be modified from there original fit?

I put a gearbox into powershift transmissions and they're done rebuilding it for me. Initial quote was est 600-800. Final quote was 1250! Picking it up this arvo and will be sure to see why it cost so much more than expected. Will update later..

Hey guys, Importmonster got back to me regarding mullholland's cam gears and they'll cost 330 aud delivered to me. I haven't bought yet as that seems a bit pricey yeh? All opinions appreciated :-) Thanks guys

Hey guys, I'm tearing down my engine to take to the machinist and I've removed all four rods n pistons, plus ten main bearing cap bolts. The main bearing cap seems to be just sitting in place but I can't yank it off. Any tips? Dunno how it double posted. Mods please delete one thread :D

Hey guys, Pure Performance Motorsport have actually completed the request Danvillan put in for lower comp rods n pistons. Not sure how many copies they initially made but for anyone keen on emptying their wallet to build a turbo block can pick em up for $1400. Hopefully now that they have the...

Location QLD, Springfield Lakes. Postage + $10. Hey guys as the title says I have some second hand Lovells (blue) rear springs for sale. Will get rid of em for $50. Pretty sure that's a good deal ;) PM me.

One Australian standard left tail light in great condition up for grabs (not the bubble jap one or LED taiwan). I don't want it laying around, my house is fudging full as it is. If you want it don't PM just post below and I'll pm info. Obviously postage is extra. Also if anyone wants a 5door...

Hey guys Does anyone know the free spring height of the blue Lovell springs that nsm sells? I have them and due to ride comfort and creaks for my daily, I'm considering putting some king lows or standards in; but I need to know the spring height to compare. I feel like they are superlows...

The replacement hatch I used has no external rubber seal, the glass is simply glued on. Will somebody please tell me where to buy this product, or what company can replace this for me? Does the glass have to be removed?

Hey guys. As the subject goes, is there anything I should be wary of? Like putting crater holes in the rubber? I have taken all my window trims off and dropped the glass of to a tint guy to clean and retint my glass. Meanwhile the trim has overspray where I messed up the taping (lesson learned...

I just welcomed a 1984 MR2 to my family of cars and it runs really well (has 400k km though!!!). The body is in good condition, but as with most old cars some work is required. I wont be touching it until I'm finished the black micra this year but I'm curious as to what path I should take. a)...