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My sincere apologies Mary for doubting the authenticity of your thread. I am just waiting for RobF to pass me details of the most delicious cycling cap for me to eat too :oops: BTW, welcome to the forum, will you still be my friend?

Is it me, or does this thread smell a bit fishy?

My Samsung laptop battery is on its way out and I'm going to buy a replacement from Duracell Direct soon. Unfortunately, I can't vouch for them as I haven't purchased from them before, but you can't go wrong with Duracell :) Link to your actual battery...

Just goes to show how cheap parts are for little cars like the Micra. My mate paid way more than that for a CV joint for his Audi.

I just assumed the new forum member was Russian :D

Welcome to the forum, but it is definitely nothing to do with the engine o_O

Is there any way of checking the strut and mount without removing it?

I know a lot of you are saying to yourselves, " why doesn't the idiot just put it in the garage and describe the symptoms ". I suppose programs like Rogue Traders has made me a little paranoid lol. I would rather take a car into a garage, with the peace of mind that I know what needs fixing or...

Thanks for the suggestion shemozzle999. I've tried driving slowly on flat even ground with full lock on, and the knocking doesn't appear. I've heard a mate's car when his CV joint was bad, and I would recognize the distinct sound. I'm not sure I would be feeling play when rocking the wheel...

I think I read somewhere that Nissan over-engineered the Micra up to the change to the K12 shape (when Renault got their greasy paws on it. No offence Renault owners). The engine is especially bulletproof, and just needs a regular oil change and other service consumables. Also, a timing chain...

Hee hee, that's probably the most sensible solution. It's the Pedelec tinkering mindset that I have embraced, that just makes me want to discover the way things work for myself. It's naughty and time consuming and I really should just leave it up to the professionals :D

I'm hoping someone who is good with cars, can help me out with a problem with my runabout. It's a very basic car, a Nissan Micra 1.0 K11 2002 model with 90k on the clock. When turning right and encountering uneven road surface under the left wheel, there is a knocking sound coming from under the...

That's Nissan efficiency for you :D

Eclipse Bikes now sell the Bafang BBS01/02 mid drive kits. http://eclipsebikes.com/motor-kits-bafang-8fun-drive-motor-c-73_130.html?osCsid=b1eb88d3a5cf8c925ef90ee2a0b569bc Have posted in this section as their selection includes 2 versions of potentially less than legal kits.

You don't realise how much friction and grip rust holds on a nut, bolt or screw, until you dissolve or remove that rust. Something that looks only mildly rusty, can give a great deal of grief, especially if it's located in an awkward place with no chance of getting a monster sized spanner on...

For the majority of the higher powered hub motor conversion kits, omitting to fit at least one torque arm is like wrestling daily with a crocodile. One day it'll bite you in the arse :eek: In the past few years, I've read so many threads over on the Endless Sphere forum, where someone has face...

Plenty of dismantling/penetrating fluid. The good screw out, then a bit of light tapping with a hammer and wiggling of latch to break the grip of the stubborn screw.

All great tips. Job done and dusted. Big thanks to all :)

I've got some Plusgas dismantling fluid in the shed. Will give it a good spraying in the morning and try again. Thanks mate ;)

My Micra runabout needed the driver side door latch adjusting a little, which can be done by loosening the 2 latch screws. The picture isn't the actual car, but the latch is very similar (too dark outside to take piccy) I grabbed a large pozidrive out of the toolbox and attempted to undo the...