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    Parts interchangability?

    Hi All I have a 1997 Micra, 1.0 manual (Alpine edition:)), I have been offered, what I think is, a 2000 ish automatic model (the side rubbing strips are off set, unlike mine which are straight) and its free for any parts I want. If the new one has the 1.3 engine are most of the parts...
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    Outer CV joint needed...

    Hi all I have a Nissan Micra 1997 (S), 1.0 manual, non ABS. Ive looked on ebay but they all say the CV joints are for ABS cars... can I use any CV joint or does it have to be for a non ABS car? If anyone has a link to a CV that would fit I would be really grateful. Also, while im here...
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    All dash lights come on when coming down steep hill

    Hi Everyone! Micra been running great lately, (although there is a suspected head gasket fault, pressure test tomorrow, but it doesnt over heat or anything as long as I stay under 120Km) Anyway, this morning I took it out to walk the dog and on the way back came down a very steep hill, in 3rd...
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    Temperature problems...

    Hi all... Its been along long time but im back with a micra! We moved to Spain recently and I found a low millage K11 with 1 owner, its got about 50,000 km on the clock and a good service history. It runs great! and is obviously rust free being in Spain. When I brought it the mechanic...
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    Budget winter tyre Nang kang Sv2 review.

    Budget winter tyre review: After last year’s snow and the imminent arrival of a new family addition this year (jan 1st:-) I thought it would be wise to invest in some winter tyres. After searching for days i decided to take a risk and brought some Nang kang Sv-2 these cost me £170 for all...
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    Average N-CVT life expectancy

    Hi I’d be grateful if everyone who owns micra CVT could tell me what millage their cars are at and if they have had any problems. I have read allot on this and it seems that most gearbox's need work at around 50,000 miles. Is this what people are experiencing> My Micra is at 33k and...
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    CVT advice?

    Hi Been driving my 2000 micra for a few weeks now and have nearly put a 1000 miles on it. Its got a full service hist, 1 owner plus demo and has 32k on the clock. Im used to a traditional auto box, and was wondering if it is normal for the CVT to be slightly jerky at low speeds? Also...
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    What CVT in my micra?

    Hello I have recently brought a 2000 W reg micra, I have been reading around and at some point in 2000 Nissan changed the transmission set up and added a torque converter, Does anyone know if this applies to all 2000 micras? and how do i find out what one i have? This is my first small...
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