Similar thing happened to me two MOTs ago. Garage told me to scrap the car.
Took it to another garage who welded, undersealed and passed it. Its been running for 2 years since.
Get a few different oppinions - also look up independant locals welders - you dont need a pretty job..
Hi All,
So, the new ignition coil arrived. I fitted it and its made no difference. (wasted £28 :().
What else could it be that's making it run Rich?
Many thanks.
I ordered -
6.5 inch speakers from Amazon that had good reviews for about £30-40.
Sony DSX-A202UI for about £40-50 from amazon
A second hand k11 parcel shelf that had speakers built in from ebay for about £30. (the wiring in K11s is all in there already so you just have to plug it in.)
Its a...
Thank you for the responce. Do you know of a guide to checking the ignition components - Is it in the haynes manuel? Whats it under? What parts often need replacing?
Edit: Just ordered a new ignition coil. Previous owner mentioned he had just replaced the spark plugs and distributor. Will fit...
Hi All,
My 1988 Micra K10 automatic seems to be consuming a lot of fuel and requires me to press on the accellorator as I turn the key to get it to start. I can also slightly smell fuel when its running but not when the engine is off.
The Idle is a little rough, but once its running it doesn't...
Thanks St0rm91 - I'll just flush through with oil rather than using a solution. I think I'll replace it with good quality oil and filter - then replace again in a months time. Dont want to stress the engine out with a solution.
Regarding timing belt tools - what do they look like? Can I use...
Just bought a 1988 K10 Automatic with 42k miles on the clock .
Has been sitting for the last 4-5 years but the seller did the bare minimum to get it through an MOT (welding, break lines, air filter). I bought it from them on ebay and I managed to drive it home (150 miles).
The Engine and...