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My Micra had a rattle as it started that didn't quite go away. Then it SNAPPED! At least 8 valves bent. Not all of the chain could be found - I'm sure there was more damage (missing bits of chain are not often kind) but at that point the engine was written off. I've replaced the engine with one...

ALL FIXED! I Picked up a motor for $500 from a guy who was wrecking a Micra that was written off after being hit in the side. The guy's at Everlast in Fyshwick (happy to give them a plug!) and especialy one of their mechanics - Garry Hickey put the motor into my car and charged trade price...

Thanks simply mighty, I'll check them out and Thanks micrat - but yes - you are in WA... I've had another couple of leads. I've found one at Japanese Autowreckers in Gladesville for $495 and the Everlast guy gave me the number of a local guy who apparently has one, I'll give him a call tomorrow...

Hi there, Believe it or not - I've just had the same problem happen in my 1995 Super-S (45 mins walk from home!) my car has 98,500 on the clock!!! Mechanic says replace the motor - which I'm looking for right now (noted all advice above! Thanks!) I'm going into the mechanics tomorrow for the...

Hi there, Just new here! Sorry sparcolite, But I don't know where to find what your looking for (at the moment - I'll keep a lookout) - but while your asking for help... I'm after advice as to where the best place is to look for another engine for my 1995 Super-S. More info on my problem in...

Hi there, I've just discovered this site through tragic circumstances! It looks like I should have found it sooner! Anyway - on Sunday Afternoon the timing chain in my 1995 Super-S snapped! As it turns out - a messy result! It currently sits in a trusted (? been around 40+years) Fyshwick...