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I have a list of parts on here somewere, I tend to get most of my spares using Renault part codes as lots of the k12 diesels use same parts in many areas and sometimes are cheaper to source. I had same problem with my Diesel, Its the weight of the Engine which is heavier than the petrol version...

Have you had the car long?

My micra will push 80+ MPG with a cetane additive, and as fuel is near £8 a gallon now that's what is needed.

You need these replacing ASAP, apart from the state of what's left of the bearing the fact that it has split, will not only cause damage to the axle shaft and also the lack of grease and bearing seals will mean that any grease or fragments of bearing will get onto the brake shoe material and...

You didn't say what fuel your car runs on? my Micra is diesel, however my two suzuki's which do run on petrol have started doing the same, ok if you start them and then set off and come to a juntion and they cut out, my cars run perfect so it is without doubt the crap petrol that is been passed...

The word ford relates to all fords that use this particular type of oil. You have heard about different oil grades and viscosities with different specialties and various operating measures, as well as, serving different engines, and in different operating environments. But the most probable and...

I have used door sealing strips you can get them in different coloures, thicknesses and profiles either rubber or foam, quick and easy fix! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/363558958073?hash=item54a5cd73f9:g:GMoAAOSwyeNhUxSL

having uncoupled the workshop from mains electric, and replaced by solar power, I can advice you to use quality solar panels and mppt charging module, which are used in low sunlight/cloudy countries (Marine grade) I have a voltronic 30amp unit which charges the two 135amp leisure batteries and...

go on e-bay and type in your model year and engine and you will get the results. go for decent spark plugs, I use NGK, or Denso plugs.;)

Its all about modifying an original idea (originally thought of by Nicola Tesla!) I think a high speed high torque 12v motor with two pulleys attached and then connected to one small alternator to power the motor, and then the motor will then power the 220v large Alternator with no draw which...

The pop out pins are there to force the internal latches against the steel roof liner when they are back in place, so hopefully now you have popped them out, put a small screwdriver in at the sides of to finally pry the tangs out of the sockets.:unsure:

Having a practical background will help alot when you go for a job, I grew up in the bike racing padocks, so learned a lot about engines and hydraulics etc, this leapfroged me into a top engineering post later. keep up the good work, take alook at this which I am going to try soon. :

I am glad things worked out, its great to bring things back upto working condition, a bit like keeping the micra's on the road! I am going to tinker with an" infinity motor" and see if it works for me, only untill winter is over.:unsure:

Make sure all fittings and seals fit, as the pressure will blow it apart otherwise. The chimney nuts are best bought in bulk, as the front bumper uses them as well as other areas, I change them every time I come accross them, and renew the screws or bolts with stainless steel replacements. (y)

Yes weird name, but as they were first used for flues on stoves and ovens, then it make more sense. :unsure:

E bay, they are called "chimney nuts" you can get them in all different lengths.;)

Try some MANNOL 500 ml Octane Plus Performance Booster Petrol Fuel Additive Super Benzin, off ebay, mix with petrol and give car a good run down motorway once car is upto temperature, this should clean out the build up of gunk in the system, car with that low mileage for it's age will need a...

A quick check shows that:The H11 bulb is one of the most commonly used bulbs. It can be used in low beam, high beam , or fog lights on many vehicles. "The H11 is a single beam bulb and can be used in one position only".So you need to change the bulbs to H4. then you will get back the high and...

Welcome to the club, I was wondering what the headlights do when you flash the headlights using the stork? do they flash high or low? if they flash low when they should be high, then you need to cross check the wiring with a schematic.:unsure:

K12's are Pretty bullet proof if you look after them, modern cars mean more expense and higher service costs as they are an electrical nightmare, I have had them and will not be recommending them if you are on a budget. The inner wheel arch cover is essential to keep road crud and GRIT out of...