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Had same problem. Its the graphite grease that they use on the gears and mechanism of the speedo. Basically you strip the unit to bits, wash all the grease off with metho and re-apply some new graphite grease. I use chrome molly brand grease. Available through electronics wholesalers. The old...

FOR SALE $3000 ono I have owned this car since Jan 2007 and it has been well maintained, reluctant sale but I dont use this vehicle since changing jobs. Silver, 5 Door, Tint, CD/MP3 Stereo, Tyres 80% Tread, New Clutch and cable, Straight Body Work, Good interior.

It maybe aftermarket. The idler has ribs on it, 4 like the air con pulley. It pulls down on the belt, so the idler is on the inside of the belt. Hense only about a 1/4 of the air con pulley is in touch with the belt. On every thing else I have worked on the idler is smooth and pushes on the...

This is one of those annoying problems. At 180,000 km I replaced the belts as they were cracked and ready to fail. This is when I purchased the car and the belts were bloody old. The air/con alternator belt is fine when you fit it, but stretches within a week to the point where you can here it...

Im on my 4th belt in 12 months so Its probally time to ask for some advice. Basically the belt stretches and then slips, which causes failure. You just keep re-tensioning till it brakes. On my Micra the Aircon pulley and idler take a 4 rib belt, whilst the crank and alternator take a 5 rib...