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  1. J

    Starter motor shorting?

    Thanks for the info Frank - axle stands job then <sigh>, may as well do an oil change while I'm there... Jim
  2. J

    Starter motor shorting?

    Bought a new battery today thinking the old battery was definitely suspect (and probably is), but got thrown when it started normally a few times with the old battery still in. It only fizzes and gases when it's trying to start the car with the starter either jammed or shorted. I'm worried...
  3. J

    Starter motor shorting?

    I have an intermittent problem with my K12 (1.2). Turning on the iginition, I get the usual lights ok - but when I turn the key to start the engine, the instrument lights dim and flicker, there's a solid clunk from the solenoid, but no turnover. If I put the headlights on, then they dim right...
  4. J

    K12 Service kit off fleabay - advice needed

    Thanks for that - it was £33 inc postage (I know - you get what you pay for right?) I suspect the plugs will be ok, but might need changed out sooner (which I've read is not easy & you have to buy a new inlet gasket each time - or it that just for the 1.6?) Not going to use the 10W40 -...
  5. J

    K12 Service kit off fleabay - advice needed

    I bought a service kit off ebay for my 1.2SE K12 ('05 plate). The spark plugs are NGK LFR5E-11 which will fit, but they're not platinum - does this matter? The oil that came with it is Nissan 10W40 (shouldn't this have been 5W30?) The oil filter is a nissan part, but it says it is for...
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