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  1. Machinehead

    1999 1.0l 16v Inspiration - reliable but bit sad!

    Welcome to my 1999 Micra (k11) 1.0l 16v Inspiration. Due to purchase of a 2001 1.0l S coil pack motor version Old Red has to go! Car has just under 156,700 miles at the moment but is in use. Starts first flick of the key and engine and gearbox drives well. I’ve changed the engine oil and...
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    Has anyone got a battery clamp bolt?

    Hi there, I wondered if anyone has a battery clamp bolt, the long one with the hook on the end that holds the battery in to the battery tray? One of mine had broken (rusted nut and I was trying to remove the battery!). When I rang round the nearest scrappies they (claim) they don't have any...
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    Mileage Register (K11)

    Been done elsewhere on various forums etc but this is for the K11 cars. All you do is copy the latest list put your mileage in the correct order, lowest mileage at the top then username and car - I'm betting mines gonna be near the end! I'll start: 154,748 Machinehead 1.0 Inspire 1999
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    Dash light dimmer (not headlight aim switch)

    Hi, I know some K11's have a dimmer for the dash lights but can never find one listed on the Bay of E's so my question is does anyone know the if it's the same as other Nissan models of a similar age, and/or what the resistance of the dimmer is? Failing that does any one have a spare one...
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    Correct drive belts needed but confused....

    Hi I need to replace both the belts on my K11. It's a model with PAS, no AC. ECP/Carparts4less and others list lots of belts such as: Water Pump (but no mention of with/without PAS), Alternator with A/C (which is obviously not for mine), then you get others that say Water Pump - With or...
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    Been changing a few bits...

    Hi, Having recently acquired the K11 Inspiration I’ve set about doing a couple of jobs. I saw Stuart Wood (stuartwood89) fitted a black surround round the heater controls and quite liked it. The temperature knob was broken and clicked when turned hot/cold so I found one on the Bay of E and...
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    Newbie

    Hi everyone, First I'd like to say this seems a great forum, full of helpful people and info! I've sort of accidently bought a 1999 K11 1.0 litre Inspire, which the other 1/2's son bought to learn to drive in and left parked under a tree for 11 months and wanted to get rid of! Had a bit of...
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