Recent content by Kevo

Thanks guys...;)

Thank you for the reply Pollp. ...I have spoken to an engine reconning spot that does rally cars and races all sorts of cars infact thay have over 30 engine`s in getting reconned at this minute..And mentioned the situation to him..He said I deffo have a chain issue mainly due to the old man not...

Hi guy`s,I own a genuine 23,000 miles k11.And,When I start the car up after being stood overnight I get ametalic rattle that sounds like the timing chain till the oil light goes out...This also happens when I switch the car off for say 10-15 mins and I start the engine back up......When the...

Thank you Guy`s for all the responces, I think what it is..Is i have been spoilt with running classic`s for years:(.. Like mentioned,My wife has the classic mini which cost £67.00 fully comp...I have the 1990 Vauxhall astra belmont 1600 sprint which is only £87.00 fully comp which is (I was...

Once again Frank-You da man..Many thanks Sir.....;)

Hi again guy`s, I have been looking all over the place But,Still not able to find a downloadable K11 Workshop manual:(.I dont suppose anyone can steer me in the right direction at all please....I dont know if it`s me or my computer..But,We both seem to make a pig`s ear...

Thanks guys with the help...But,I cannot get the insurance for the micra down below £121.18.. I find this expensive for a car thats only 1.0 ltr and both me and my wife have never had any accidents or convictions EVER...Also,This is for a car that will only cover 4000 mls a year and in a secure...

How the hell he managed this is beyond me.....

Thanks Daveyboy...Thats the price we have got down to so-far,Thought we would have been able to get a tad lower than this with our age and full no claims:(.

Thank you Machinehead,I`ll give them a try ;)

Thank you Frank..Once again your a star as always....;)

Hi again guys,I have a workshop manual (Haynes)Which i find as much good as a chocolate fireguard..Thay ar`nt like the old haynes which went further down into detail in my opinion. Can anyone tell me how do the camshafts and cam followers get lubed in the k11 engine?.Is is through the camshaft...

Thank you...yes that`s another option..It would just be a lot easier if i fitted a hidden switch which would double up as a anti theft device also...many thanks..Kevo

Thanks Frank......Yes,This was my intentions ...To just let the car tick over till it stops each time;)

Thanks again Frank..Your a star....I was wondering if it would throw a fault light up if i placed a switch between the fuel pump live perhaps or even a feed wire near the fusebox i could trip into..??