Got one!

[deian]

Hi all,

After much searching for a micra i've finally found one, not quite what I hoped for but it's ok. I was looking for a later (98>) one but didn't quite find one for the price of 800 (time was running out to get a replacement for my zx anyway).

So we went for a metallic blue 5 door 1995 (N) 1.3 LX. It's erm, cute, no airbags as i hoped. I'll get some pics up soon. It's a clean car, but the engine bay needs a good scrub with degreaser. There seems to be a misfire too, I reckon the likely culprit would be the dizzy cap/module, it's had new plugs, and leads rarely fail in my experience.

Also the clutch has slipped 3 times today. Does it just need adjusting or would I need a new one? They aren't too expensive are they, how hard is it to change the clutch?

Thanks

 

[frank]

hi deian

got one at last eh :laugh:
if the clutch is gone, it should slip every time you floor it, try adjusting the cable, if not, they,re not too hard to change
http://www.micra.org.uk/showthread.php?t=21876&highlight=clutch+flywheel

 

[deian]

Thats spot on there, i mean the technique you found.

It has slipped a few times when i floored it in 3rd/4th mostly, classic symptom of slipping clutch.

So all i need to do it get some access underneath and unbolt it from the engine? no messing about with taking the driveshaft out etc? It does use a bit of fuel too, but before blaming the clutch (which i will change anyway), i'll change the fuel filter, the tyres were a bit very low too.

It's very nice to drive though, feels more solid than i'dve expected.

Thanks frank.

 

[frank]

deian

the only bit you have to crawl under the car for, is the rear mount (i jacked the o/s wheel right up, then dropped it back down after)
and i found the planks under the wheels gave the ideal height