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Yes they do, didn't think it through as was thinking there was a separate cleaner just for heater matrix/cores but this doesn't make sense. Will attempt to flush the entire cooling system.

If it is blocked, whats the best way to clear it? Was thinking a reverse flush with a garden hose? Water in the return pipe and out the inlet pipe (top left pipe). I think I can get the garden hose to fit over the pipes, might have to soak the ends in boiling water to soften them up first...

Hi Mika/Descent I cant smell any radiator fluid in the engine bay and the radiator reservoir is filled up to the max lin, about 5mm over. I've checked the radiator itself and it filled up too, the fluid looks light brownish/watery and has gold flecks in it (can post pic if needed), normally...

When pulling the front apart i noticed that the spring and clip were loose (lying on the floor) and not connected so it seems the car has been apart before.

I have no signs of a leak as checked for: wet carpet fogging car wet smell from inside But when I turn the engine on, i get a water gargling sound for a few seconds and then stops. Can maybe post video if need be. Air in the system? I plan to have a good look this weekend.

Hi All Now posting this is the right place :) First very post here and coming from New Zealand, in which the K12 Micra is known as a Nissan March and i need your help. I have a 2003 Nissan March 1.4 AT 5DR (JDM version) and problem is that the heater does not produce any heat. Fan blows fine...

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