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Hard to access areas are a real problem, I crushed a finger many years ago using crap tools and decided to stay clear of cheap tools better to wait than cause injury or ruin the job at hand, I have my front bumper and headlights removed to make access easier, as the Micra is laid up for winter...

I am changing my timing belt, water pump, and alternator/ac belts including all pre tensioners. As my engine is diesel it a different set up, however the process is similar in that you best warm up the engine before you start the heat will help with the bolts attached into the engine, also make...

My Micra is Diesel, however my suzuki's run on petrol and I use an additive to offset the ethanol dilution of the petrol at the pumps. uk E10 is 95 octane and super unleaded is 97 octane but still at E 5 ethanol blend. so really it's a choice. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/143968792842

The shocks don't adjust any vehicle height issues, they are there to only dampen the suspension, the front end is always slightly lower due to the weight of the engine and gearbox. The rear end is designed to allow passenger weight and loads in the boot so will sit slightly higher under no load...

The bike that i built was a standard frame and used industrial pipe brackets to hold the engine in place, as for rear suspension i used a standard seat with a shock absorbing seat post to take out the vibrations. the lighter the bike and also the thinner the tyres the better range and speed you...

Really good you are experimenting as I think in the future this will be the only way to go for me I need some real rechargable power utilising a solar and wind hybrid system as the cost of mains electric is going to go through the roof when they get enough electric car out there. We all need to...

I have been looking at some e-bikes also, as i put a 85cc engine in a push bike but dissapointed with the 40mph speed, been looking a 12Kw E bike models these seem to be just right for me.

When all is well, the handling and power to weight ratio on the micra is great and it takes a super car to beat it!!:giggle:

The rear shockabsorbers on the K12 Micra are universal to all models including yours (part no: 56210AX625), I would recommend good quality shocks, if you undo the bottom retaining bolt on the rear shocks, just leaving the top bolt on you will be able to check if the shock is resistant to moving...

I would check the front and rear suspension bushes first these can have a devastating effect on the handling if they are worn or loose!, then the shocks these are there to dampen the suspension down only. I will check the part numbers of these and get back to you, then check the wheel bearings...

Specialist Auction is your best bet, google for one in your area. Garages are only looking to make £1000 to £1500 clear PROFIT on older cars and therefore you will get an undervalue offer bearing in mind the mark up they want from each sale!!:unsure:

Look for the "E10" on the fuel nozzle when you fill up, and if you want to keep clear of it, use the super unleaded this is remaining on "E5" for now to help the older classics keep running.;)

Drum brakes are good when they are working ok, but tend to be forgotten over the years this then ends up being a real pain as the shoes wear a groove on the inside of the drum. I replaced all the rear brakes and bearing including the back plates which were new but old stock from a Renault Modus...

Great to hear, UK roads though are terrible for pot holes and worn out highways, it's a case of adapting the cars to their enviroments, mine is heavy on the front end with the Diesel engine but the tweaked torque levels are fantastic on my Micra.:)

I have the sports diesel and the ride is a little harsh, but the handling is brilliant its a trade off between ride quality and comfort. i would change the wheels and tyres to 14 or 15 rims to offset the stiff suspension, the handling will reduce if you push it to its limits, but otherwise the...

Get two new hub nuts and remove the outer drums, as this is a powerful shoe brake system for the light K12, As is usual people tend to not check the working components as is common with these,it is: "out of sight is out of mind" the shoes and mechanisms need checking and cleaning ever time you...

E10 fuel works well on none carburettor models,as fuel injection is the way to go, thankfully my Micra is diesel, but my other Suzuki's are petrol which will work ok, but I will be using premium unleaded anyway. here is a list of car Manufactures recommendations in relation to E10 fuel. :unsure:

E10 fuel is being rolled out in the UK soon, which is 90% and 10% ethanol blended, Nissan say there car built from 2004 are ok to run on this mixed petrol, but before this date you will have to use the super unleaded which will be staying at 5% ethanol, has anyone any thoughts on this? :unsure:

The whole idea of changing light colours ito monitor engine temperature is fine when new, but as electronics age there is always some failures. OBD2 monitors add much needed live information and lets you know if there is a real concern or not. I recommend these to all Micra owners if there...

I can only confirm that I suffered with similar problems, and after completely stripping the steering and suspension out of corroded parts that I was able to narrow the problem of creaking and knocking from the front. 1) generally any clicking noises whilst steering and turning are down to the...