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Thank you for that, just wanted someone's input from msc. I read on another forum that head bolts on k11's need replacing but the guys at the local nissan dealership said they reuse the originals. Looks like an easy job compared to other engines I've worked on. I'll start on it at the weekend. :-)

Hello all, when replacing the head gasket on a K11 coilpack engine is it recommended to fit new head bolts. Some say yes, some no but thought I'd throw the question into the forum. A set of head bolts are as much as the gasket set so if not necessary I'd rather make do and mend. If needed I will...

Ah, ok I get it now. I mainly use my micra for town commuting so short box is better for me. Since fitting the cams it will reach the limiter in top fully loaded if ragged. Don't know about the loom, personally unless you've customised the car I'd sell it and get the 1.3/1.4 as it will be a lot...

As far as I am aware the 1.3 and 1.0 exhaust systems are the same for the dizzy versions but I'm not saying it's rocket science but I know the inner drive shafts are bigger on the coilpack version gearboxes, the dizzy ones are smaller and have less splines. The exhausts are different and the...

As far as I am aware the 1.3 and 1.0 exhaust systems are the same for the dizzy versions but the coilpack exhaust is different.

Good luck with the engine swap, seems like a lot of work though. If you have done the fuel filter and t/body (is the throttle body sealing to the inlet manifold properly) it must be an air leak (from a vacuum pipe or inlet manifold joint to the head) or lambda/oxygen sensor. The sensors are both...

That The1.3 cams have increased power at higher revs and torque throughout the Rev range. If driven hard it pulls and goes faster. Big bonus I found if driven gently not exceeding the speed limit a better mpg. Fully loaded with luggage and 4 bodies on the same journey; 1.0 cams 46mpg 1.3 cams...

Ok, Yeah I understand now. This is my 5th micra and it took a long wait to find this one, I must admit the sport feels really different inside compared to my previous models, I know they are all the same but the black n red gives it that wow factor.

Interior is standard factory fit apart from the leather seats.

Thanks, the seats are well comfortable, look amazing and give the car interior that lovely leather smell. The car is a Micra 1.o Sport, I had been waiting for ages for this one to come up. The interior with the red dash and steering wheel are original factory fit as are the spot lights, The...

Tired of the faded black air intakes (Nostrils) on the bonnet of the facelift? Well an evening of Silk blackspray paint and cardinal red Plasticote (other brands available) with the use of the fan oven proved such a success I was accused of buying more aftermarket items on ebay by the other...

Needing to increase my rev limiter ceiling on a coilpack K11

Digi speedo unit is on top of the gearbox, one 10mm bolt securing it. Once the bolt is out the unit can be quite stubborn to remove, I found using pliers/grips from the side, twisting gently a little in either direction while pulling upwards the unit would come out easily, yes watch out for a...

Don't know if they are available but any good engineering company could drill some holes out of a flywheel, probably cheaper too, just agro.

The faults you decribe sound like the oil you put in is a higher viscosity than required. This was a common fault on fords in the 90's. People were putting 20/50 on oil changes instead of 10/40. The symptoms you describe are the same as the fords. I'd change the oil for a different brand as a...