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    BELOVED K11 AFTER 19 YEARS TOGETHER FAILED MOT - WELDING BIG TIME

    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..
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    Micra k10 - Running rich - Do I rebuild the carburetor?

    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.
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    Sr20 swap, Almera gti, k10 micra build

    Great thread & build - did it ever go on a dyno?
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    K11 pre-facelift. Front door speaker advice

    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...
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    Micra k10 - Running rich - Do I rebuild the carburetor?

    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...
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    Micra k10 - Running rich - Do I rebuild the carburetor?

    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...
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    Restoring K10 that has been sitting for 4-5 years.

    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...
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    Restoring K10 that has been sitting for 4-5 years.

    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...
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