Recent content by Mach1

You have come against a vehicle updates which evolve has production goes forward according to the euro parts catalogue (enclosed) the 1.4 ran from may 2005 to September 2007, then updated parts were used, I encourage you to study the schematics parts list using your vin number to narrow down the...

It sounds linear to me, check under the bonnet first to see if the aux belt is lined up correctly and whilst the engine is running see if can narrow down the sound, it is also a good idea to take the car to a garage with a rolling road to further narrow down the cause?

Just an update for readers requiring rear brake back plates::) Rear drum back plate (R,H) 8200896145 (Renault) Rear drum back plate (L,H) 8200896142 (Renault)

You have done well with the kit, the K12 Micra went wrong with the idiot lights ( blue when cold and red when overheating) regardless of models it should have had a temperature gauge fitted as standard, however for us left with these Gems it is up to us all to find ways to keep these cars...

Here is the way I positioned my OBD2 monitor, it been there for 6 years now with no problems at all.:D

Check part numbers on this web site to get you started: https://nissan-europe.epc-data.com/micra/k12e/

Try ebay, I had same problem with my sports diesel, had to source parts from various suppliers in Estonia and Germany, also try the breakers yards, get the part numbers for each part and try your searches individually for each part, you may get a back box easily and the long pipe exhaust pipe...

You will have to fill the system very slowly once you have replaced the housing and gasket, this allows the the system to fill without air locks, the heater matrix needs to be on hot setting to allow new fluid to enter the matrix and fill up, if you try this with the slow fill (trickle feed) you...

Hi there, I had a problem with my coolant light on my dash so decided to use a OBD2 readout unit, these units plug in to the OBD unit under the dash. I have had no problems from the multiple readouts this has provided. These units should work out of the box, other wise you may have a wiring...

Best to visit a MOT station and put the wheels on a rolling road using brakes you or the mechanic will have various ways of narrowing down this elusive grinding noise when braking! ;)

most parts are cross fit with Renault/Dacia as it is economical to use similar parts, I replaced mine with a 2004 modus rear set which with still boxed and unused for years, cross check the product with Renault and yes the Clio may fit, try and get a schematic to check before purchase.:)

Just for the record, if you are able with the correct tools to remove the rear axle and replace the bushes, however without specialists tools to remove the bushes and press in new ones you will be better to order a new axle for around £229 yes £229, this is delivered free and comes complete with...

Have you checked the rear drum brakes, I have just serviced mine after various noises and had to remove with hydraulic press as shoes had worn into drum.Brake noises can be difficult to locate if the problem is intermittent so go through jacking each wheel up and checking for binding and...

My readout was OK , then one day gave up the ghost including fuel calculator and temp coolant light, these are built into the dash and to replace would be expensive, so visiting a scrap yard may have a faulty dash so be careful, I would go with a dash OBD2 readout attached to dash and fit a...

A Happy Christmas to all on the forum, lets hope 2025 will be full of motoring joy.?