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Hey guys, I noticed that my car started sounding pretty throaty and deep, like it had a chesty cough or something... I think I got to the bottom of it as when i feel around the intermediate silencer, I can feel a stream of air parping out. Is an exhaust replacement a big/difficult job? What...

Can anyone diagnose this problem? Every time I start from cold, particularly in the mornings but not restricted, I get the engine going as normal but after about 2 or 3 secs it just farts out completely. It takes three goes like this for it to fire up normally and keep going which is really...

Ello, When I check my oil 5-10mins after driving, it reads at the H level, so everything is fine. But when I check it after a day or two standing there, it reads about 5-6mm over filled (approx. 250ml). Is this bad? I know that overfilling an engine can damage valves etc so am i risking...

Hi all, My cam belt needs changing. In fact, it has needed changing for a good while. Its 22yrs old, done 75K and there's nothing on the engine to say it's had a new belt. Ever... I have new belt and water pump (where should I get a cheap tensioner from and how much?) and was planning on...

Hi again, I recently renewed a few things in my Colette, I changed the air, oil and fuel filters, HT leads, spark plugs NGK BPR5ES, same as what was in there before) and the oil itself. However, since doing this starting the car has needed a bit more encouragement on the gas pedal and...

I have the 1.0L colette and have got some new spark plugs from a friend, the NGK BP6ES type. Will these work ok in the car or will they be too hot? Is that a problem in a motor like this? Would you say not to bother and go with the standard ones that NGK recommend? H

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260203585032&fromMakeTrack=true This little beauty seems like the holy grail of Micras. 16K from new One Lady Owner FSH Garaged all its life Full MoT No blemishes, niggles, problems or anything... Unfortunately it's set at...

Hi there, My little colette makes a kind of metallic 'skim-skim-skim' noise when cornering right which somes from the right wheel. Any ideas? I think I had this with a previous micra and the mechanic said its something rubbing against the axle which he quickly whipped off. I cant remember...

Me again, The roof of my black Colette has taken on some really ugly discoloration all over it. It has gone a kind of patchy, rusty grey or white, similar to plastic crazing. I'm thinking of sanding this down and repainting but have never done the job before. What is the best procedure for...

Hi guys, I've noticed that I don't have functioning reverse lights on my Colette. I think these are required for MoT so I don't want to have any hassle when it goes in soon. Now, Ive checked the bulbs, both fine, no problems. I've checked the dashboard switch, good connection, fine. I...

Just thought someone might be interested in this: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1992-NISSAN-MICRA-SUPER-BLACK_W0QQitemZ290148593788QQihZ019QQcategoryZ18238QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I would if i could but I cant.

My dad told me to try some of this red fluid out as the car is new to me and obviosuly hasn't been treated to a good flushing for a long time. On the bottle it says you can add it to the fuel or for an intensive carb clean you can shove some of it into the air intake on the top of the carb...

Hi there, I love my Micra, but I also love my music. Unfortunately, my Colette only has one truly pants speaker and this is beginning to get on my nerves. I want to put in something a bit better, not amazing or expensive, but something that will allow me to finally enjoy my ipod in the car...

Hey guys, Who here has changed the cam/timing belt on their K10 in the past? How did they find the whole operation? I am only really a learner DIY mechanic but can do all the basic stuff. I've been through the Haynes a few times to familiarise myself with the procedure but are there any...

This damn light keeps popping, been through three now and it blows after a few days each time... Any ideas gents and gentettes? H

Hi, I'm looking for my third Micra now and I was wondering whether I should try one of the lovely looking 1.2 K10s that you see on ebay occaisionally. I will be doing a fair amount of motorway driving so I reckon a 5-speed 1.2L would be perfect but can someone clarify exactly how the...

After my rover blew up on the motorway on Wednesday I am going back to Nissan all the way! I need a clean, Micra K10, ideally with not a huge number of miles that has been cared for and can take motorway use. I would prefer if it had a 5th gear and the slightly larger 1.2 engine but the 1L...

Hi guys, Title says it all really. Bit strange, but does anyone have a roof rack that would fit a K10 lying around that they'd like to donate to our entry into the 2006 Mongol Rally? 8,000 miles for charity, come on! Also, we're desperately looking for a couple of large jerry cans for...

Hi everybody, I'm not a regular poster on this website but the forums have helped me out on a few occaisions with my trusty K10 and I thought you might like to read about what Im doing this summer. In July, myself and a mate are doing something utterly stupid. Driving our K10, which I bought...