Recent content by Fran9r

I appreciate it's an old thread but thought you would like a solution. I had the same issue with my girlfriends Micra. Managed to find 2 companies that would supply parts -I also found complete arms manufactured in Italy really cheap, but nobody in the UK sells them and and distributor...

Thanks for the help everyone, was nice and straightforward. Got the crossmember drilled on Tuesday night, then used a chisel Wednesday afternoon to get it off, and the replacement fitted and nearly welded back in too! My welding gun broke so waiting for a replacement, hopefully will be here on...

Ah ok. Thanks for the info.

Which is a bit of a shame because I need to replace the old one! Just removed the bumper for a repair, and found the crossmember looked a bit rusty. Unfortunately it's holed. As the car will be a gift to my girlfriend, I want the structural strength back. It seems ebay is a reasonable...

Youtube says 230 BHP. From a 1.35! Thats a bit impressive...

So it's a 1.3? Or is it from a later model? Can't seem to determine from the code.

Can I be a bit thick and ask what the engine is from?

Hi everyone, just bought my girlfriend a K11 1.0 Auto as a (secret present). I intend to complete a service on it first (and lots of other jobs too) but Haynes specify a 15/50 oil, where as owners report using 10/40 with no ill effects. Any comments from you guys? And where do I post a...