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I have a 1998 1.3 manual with an occasional starting problem. It was working fine untill a few weeks ago when there was suddenly no response to turning the key. After a few goes it eventually started. The problem is now occuring on a more regular basis. The battery is new and when working it...

I have a Lucas battery on my K11. A condition colour indicator reads as green correct when it is charged. It always starts after a 1/2 turn at any sort of speed. Recently the battery has started to go flat if lights/ignition etc are left on for even a few minutes. This I thought pointed to...

I am trying to replace a nearside sidelight bulb on a 94 K11. The offside is no problem, but the nearside has me beat. It appears that there are two sets of wires going to the bulb fitting, one the "supply" and the other going on to the offside bulb. I can pull one set of wires off the...

Thank you Paul. It was the brushes, totally disapeared! In case any one else has a similar problem, I realise now mine has ONE pump which is switched to run either way depending on if its the screen or hatch that is being washed. One way valves take care of the flow as the pump switches...

Hi My 98 1.3gx has developed a fault whereby neither of the washers are working. No sound, but as they have two seperate fuses, which are both ok it does not look like a elec supply issue. Does anyone have any ideas where the problem is(not tried a meter yet, but will). As some will be no...

Hi I have read on the web that the best of the new mig's in the budget range are Clarke. I am going for a 151TE which is a version of the 150TE with a little more control. It's the feed control thats apparently the deciding factor. Its all third hand info and I cannot vouch for it, but it's...

I am hoping to start replacing a crossmember shortly and when looking at the DIY guide I find that the pics do not load. Is this a site issue or do I have to alter any of my computer settings? My pop-up blocker is turned off as this can somtimes cause problems. Where do I look next. Thank...

I have just read two books on how Carlos Ghosn "Saved" Nissan in the late 90's. Part of the problem was according to his analysis was "Quality standards that were too high in some instances such that a reduction would not be noticed by the buying public". That might or might not be true, but...

I have had a one off problem with my 98 1.3. K11. After driving 4 miles from cold on a fairly mild day last week I pulled in and could hear an engine noise that I have come across before. It was a sort of tinkle from the area of the top cam chain. It did not sound like the usual cam chain...

Carbon filter Take the mounting bracket off, turn it upside down(you will have to cut a small piece of it off) and replace with the filter now about 3 inches lower. It will now all fit in place.

Look again! I had trouble getting my box off. It ended up that I had missed a bolt, from memory at about 1 o'clock looking from the n/side. Go through the circumference inch by inch from both sides and you will find the missing bolt. To start to move the box off the dowels, connect up the...

As full a list as I can find Its in shorthand, but you can make it out......just if you try! L 3,5,3A All 1L Tropic 3,5 Boston 3,5 Hollywood 3,5 Dot 3 Mauritius 3 Shape 3,5,3A,5A +3D 96up Envy 3 Muzic 3 Passion 3,5,3A,5A LX 3,5- 1L 3,5,5A-1.3L Chic 3,5-1.2...

Having now driven the 1.3 for three months, I can now make a valid few comparisons given the similar mileage. 1.3 Better = More torque, better spec with more toys, more relaxed at speed with higher gearing, gives a consistant extra 1MPG, anti-roll bars and Firestone tyres give far better...

K11 Hi My information was for a K11, its what I have done to both my 94 1.0 litre and 98 1.3 litre. Its based on info found on here and years working on bikes and cars. Most on here are far younger than me so perhaps dont quite realise just what bargains K10's and K11s are. There are very...

100k whats wanted! Hi You have kept on top of the most important items, but if you planning to keep the car for a while you have found yourself in the same position as me. Here's what I have done and prices are for Ebay or small car part shop purchases not Halfrauds Change the...