Recent content by mdmuddin

Thanks everyone. My Micra will be getting some fully synthetic Shell Helix tomorrow in that case:)

Hi, I have some oil which I bought in bulk for my other car (Volvo D5) and was wondering if there would be any problem using it in my K11 1.3 (MY1995) Micra? This is the oil: ShellHelix Ultra Professional AF 5W-30 5Ltr Is it likely to a) not make any difference b) be better for the engine or c)...

Sorry, no. First of all, I can't work out how to put up pic's, but I suspect I don't have the right membership. Also, I don't have relevant pic's. I tried taking some but even i can't make head or tail of them. In any case, the water drips very slowly from just behind the glove box. Without...

Finally sorted it. It was the clips that hold up the windscreen and the area around them. it was only a tiny gap that all the water was getting in through. It basically goes through the seal and into the air inlet for the fan/blower, I think. To dry the carpet, I first used a wet-vac to suck...

Thanks for the video, excellent. For sealant, I have some of this stuff already which I used to successfully seal the bottom of the windscreen after it began to leak: http://www.screwfix.com/p/geocel-the-works-sealant-adhesive-black-290ml/66022 Would it do? If not, is the one you recommended...

Thanks a lot for that pollyp, was hoping you in particular would reply. Have enjoyed reading your threads, thanks. When you say sealant, exactly what type of sealant should I use? Sorry, it's the first time I'm doing this.

Okay, now I have found some sort of torque setting. http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/askhj/answer/30197/torque-settings-for-nissan-micra-rocker-cover-bolts Can anyone explain exactly how I achieve that and how important it is? Do I really need to go and buy a torque wrench or will hand a rough...

I found this also: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BGA-RC7348-Rocker-Cover-Gasket-for-NISSAN-MICRA-1982-2003-/291179078611?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item43cba023d3 Is it wise to order these first? I watched a video about a Honda Civic and the guy recommends getting a new gasket as...

I've just found these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nissan-Micra-K11-Stainless-Rocker-Cover-Bolt-Kit-/251534740813 What do people think about them?

Hi, I have a problem with oil gathering in the spark plug wells and have been advised to take the cam cover off to check what the problem is. I'm guessing it's probably the seals based on what others have said, but have been advised to take a look under the cam cover first. Can anyone help...

Hi, I haven't had any problems before, but this year, on damp mornings (not necessarily rainy ones), I find the whole windscreen is covered in condensation and the passenger footwell has a few mm of standing water when I open the car in the morning. On Sunday, I scraped all the frost off the...

Sorry for brining this up after so long. Just wanted to share that I finally changed it myself last week. Got the CV joint and boot/gator kit from JandR. Spoke to them on phone and gave them reg. Price was good at about £25. Delivery was excellent. Was quite easy, if you can get hold of a good...

Cool £35 sounds like my type of budget. Did you change gator, joint or whole driveshaft?

Hi, Thanks for the ideas. So, am I correct to understand that I shouldn't go to the scrapyard to get a shaft? I've been checking eBay and they sell the joint and boot kit for about £27 for the pair (inc. p&p)...

Hi, I have a 1995 1.3 Micra and the CV joint is clicking. MOT guy told me joint and gator need replacing. Thinking of DIYing it, ut am on a tight budget. What would the fraternity recommend of the three options in terms of economy and simplicity. I'm no expert, bear in mind! 1: Buy brand new CV...