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so you use the oil sump to support the engine?

not sure I have the equipment to lower the engine. have you remove the water pump belt on your engine?

in the haynes manual this is meant to be a two spanner job :). Not sure if I am up for removing the entire engine yet!

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Hi, I am trying to remove the water pump drive belt on my k11 98 si micra (with power steering). In the haynes manual it says that there is a drivebelt idler tensioner, but I do not seem to have one. I have attached a picture of what I can see on through the removed wheel arch. Any advice on...

Hi, I have located a leak on the seal of the water/coolant pump on my k11 micra (possibly gasket has gone). Rather than removing it and replacing I plan to try to stop the leak with chemical metal. Was wondering if anyone could advice if this is a bad idea? Thanks for any help, Chris.

Thanks for the advice frank. Real problem I am having is gaining access to the water pump since it is pretty hard to get to. Do you think I will have to dismantle the drive belts etc to get to it?

Hi, I have recently disconvered that coolant is leaking quite badly from behind the cylinder block. Havent located the exact location but it seems to be above the oil filter. I was wondering if anyone can tell me the best way to locate the exact location of the leak and if it is likely to be...

Thanks for the advice MicraNut. It probably took about 40 mins in total. I was lucky in that I had some tools that made removing the reservoir and clips pretty easy :).

thanks for the advice. I drove it for a bit and it had drained quite a bit from the backup reservoir. Can I just drive it with the radcap on and keep filling the reservoir as it drains more out of it?

Hi, I just replace the coolant in my 1L micra. The Haynes Manual said it should require 4L, however I have filled it to capacity with about 3.2L. Should I be worried about this? Was thinking it might mean there is alot of air in it. Thanks, Chris.

Many thanks for your advice on that. Is there a way I could track down the source of the problem? Thanks Again, Chris.

I am just trying to diagnose a squeaking noise and jolting of the car when I suddenly accelerate/come of the gas in first. Does the clutch squeak when it slips? Many Thanks, Chris.

Hi Everyone, I am getting a squeaking noise when I suddenly come of the gas in first gear. The car jolts abit and their is a squeaking noise. This does not occur at any other time. Any suggestion would be great. Thanks Alot, Chris.

Thanks alot for all the info on that I really appreciate it.

hi can anyone tell me if the pcv filter is the little square of sponge underneath the air filter? Thanks alot, Chris.

Thanks alot for the info :). So it is connected directly to the engine cover? Thanks again, Chris.

Hi, I am trying to locate the PCV valve on my 1998 k11. The haynes manual doesnt really help much. Any help would be gratefully received. Kind Regards, Chris

Thanks for the advice frank. Do you wack it inwards, or wedge something behind it and wack it outwards?

Hi, I am trying to remove the rear brake drums from my 98 micra. I have jacked the car up and taken off the hand brake however cannot seem to budge the drums. According to the haynes manual I should put a screw driver into the hole at the back of the drum to release the brake if it feels stuck...