Bought a new k11

[Paul Smith]

As we are arguing with insurance companies my wife decided she wants a Micra.
So instantly getting excited at 18:00 I looked all the normal places. Found a spares and repairs 1 mile from my house with mot till Feb. So looked at 19:30. She was a 1 litre 96 LX up for £325.

I looked at a very clean body with a recent service. She's done 113k but interestingly found .....wait for it.......

Electric windows
ABS
Rear discs.

I collect her tomorrow after agreeing £280

What do we think.......I'm well excited

 

[Zazee]

Looks like you found gold!

 

[Paul Smith]

Better pics I will upload but this is what I have currently ....

 

[Paul Smith]

Blue gold (pirate accent) and so close to my house

 

[McMicra]

Welcome back? if youve ever left the micra scene :L don't think iv seen your old one except your profile pic

 

[Paul Smith]

I have been a bit quiet since she was killed by a hilux but am back ....... yeehaaaaa

 

[carnutterk11]

Very nice mste

 

[davyboy]

No top on your washer bottle ? I've got a spare here, pm me your postal address and I'll send it up to ya.

 

[Skinner_87]

Blue gold (pirate accent) and so close to my house

Blue K11 FTW

 

[SirChris]

Wooo

 

[Paul Smith]

I'm worried I have unlocked a Micra animal from within my mrs Lol. She seems to have Micra plans

 

[Paul Smith]

She's home and she has

Central locking

 

[Machinehead]

Cool as you like! Surpirising how the Micra-bug bites!! :lol:

 

[Paul Smith]

Her plans so far from what I can see are lowered, alloys, stickering, I'll probably whack the 1.3 cams in, Open the grill polish her up and see where to go from there.
Need some alloys from somewhere?

 

[Zazee]

Her plans so far from what I can see are lowered, alloys, stickering, I'll probably whack the 1.3 cams in, Open the grill polish her up and see where to go from there.
Need some alloys from somewhere?

Might be selling my 13" sr/si alloys if you are interested?

 

[Paul Smith]

A quick pic after a wash over. Gonna wax over the weekend.

 

[Clodo]

What a fantastic find may I ask why it was listed as spares and repairs sounds way to good! Xxx

 

[Paul Smith]

I did ask the question of spares and repairs. He said the rear caliper seized on, he had a garage free it off so will need changing. However so far its working fine but I will check the caliper over later today. Also its missing 2 hub bolts. No other reasons.

Oh and thank you for the XXX lol

 

[Paul Smith]

Adjusted the clutch slightly which is nice.
Checked the supposed offending caliper but its all free however the pads are shot so will change them later in the week. Got to repair a small hole in the sill.
Then was bored so spent 5 mins debadging the rear.

 

[r-reg-sr]

caliper in the rear oooooooo000000OOOOOOOH!

bluey's back

 

[pollyp]

the rear caliper handbrake mech are prone to the lever shaft seals getting old/hard, drying out the grease and end up seized/sticking, so requires occasional servicing.

with the calipers out, grab the lever with pliers and swing it fully, you should see the piston nudge in/out. if the lever or piston gets stuck, either the lever or male threaded shaft mechanism or the female threaded spinning mount inside the piston has prob dried up n needs overhauling.

its not for the fail hearted or impatient and will be fiddly but do-able if careful. requires some special modified tools.

recently refreshed mine
http://micra.org.uk/threads/pollymobiles-rebuild.35251/page-110#post-692229

also remember to wirebrush the brake pad sliding clips shiny clean then a very light smear of copper grease so the pads slide smoothly without sticking.

btw is that only 2 wheel studs I see?

 

[Paul Smith]

It is just the 2. Like to live life on the edge Lol. Getting new ones next week. I tried this week but no one had any. Only gave him a proper drive today he was cool

 

[Paul Smith]

I'll grab new pads next week and give the calipers an overhaul. Anyone any suggestions on what may be a nice colour to go with the car

 

[Paul Smith]

Her first real job completed with ease

 

[Clodo]

I did ask the question of spares and repairs. He said the rear caliper seized on, he had a garage free it off so will need changing. However so far its working fine but I will check the caliper over later today. Also its missing 2 hub bolts. No other reasons.

Oh and thank you for the XXX lol

Thats fantastic then really barely even counts as worthy for spares and repairs

Sorry force of habbit x

 

[Paul Smith]

Found today central locking works 25% of the time. Bit strange

 

[Clodo]

Found today central locking works 25% of the time. Bit strange

Stuck actuator? Or iffy earth? X

 

[Paul Smith]

Hmmm. I would think actuator. Does it share its earth or use the same as the engine one

 

[r-reg-sr]

is that boot staying on with 3 bikes attached?

you get a loose wire at cent locking control box often

 

[Paul Smith]

It did stay on luckily for the cars behind. Mind you thought it may need wheelie bars Lol.

Where is the central locking box located

 

[Paul Smith]

I'm guessing the unit in the drivers door?

 

[pollyp]

under the steering column to the right

 

[Paul Smith]

Is it a black box

 

[r-reg-sr]

Is it a black box

wow they found it ?

 

[Paul Smith]

Now I can see what happened to my Malaysian micra

 

[McMicra]

I'm guessing the unit in the drivers door?

I found mine to be the actuator in the drivers door

 

[pollyp]

lol.

yea black rectangle box

 

[Paul Smith]

I'll check the black box if not maybe an attempt to dismantle the actuator

 

[Skinner_87]

I'll check the black box if not maybe an attempt to dismantle the actuator

I think ive got a spare box unit, if you need Paul you can have it

 

[Paul Smith]

Thank you I'll check it tomorrow evening.

 

[Paul Smith]

I may start looking for a power steering rack

 

[Skinner_87]

I may start looking for a power steering rack

I have one of those as well ................... hehe

 

[Paul Smith]

I'll be in touch shortly lol

 

[r-reg-sr]

prod the wires going in box should show up if wires loose

 

[Paul Smith]

Today I fitted new rear wheel studs, new rear pads, checked the handbrake on the rear calipers, new rear drop links and fitted my new alloys. (Thank you zazee for these).

 

[Zazee]

Looking sweet!

 

[Paul Smith]

Fitted my Bluetooth head unit. Small update

 

[Paul Smith]

Just a quick update. I've been using her for a few days straight but found she doesn't really get hot. No idea why but even after sitting in traffic the temp gauge only moves a little. Any ideas?

 

[Machinehead]

From experience with other makes of car a stuck (open) thermostat would be the common answer or faulty sensor

 

[Paul Smith]

I'll have a look at the thermostat. As when I've been driving 20 miles the air is still mildly warm