The Moog Posted December 20, 2019 Author Share Posted December 20, 2019 Wheels update. The lacquer said to rub the wheels down first with 1200 grit paper with plenty of water. I did so but revealed white spotsI did it to three of them (including the one with runs) and then gave them a dusting of paint again, left them to dry. The fourth looked pretty good so I just decided apply lacquer to that wheel. Gave it two coats and left it to dryDoesn't look too bad. Definitely not perfect and I think spraying them in summer would definitely make it easier. Then set about fixing Micra thermostat. I tried last night but for foiled by massive sausage fingers and the fact that PO had used sealant rather than a gasket. It's sort of tucked awayThe clips were proper rusty and one broke. Took off top coolant hose and some other little clips Changed the original hose clips for more modern onesThe reason the PO had used sealant was that none of the supplied gaskets fitted. So out with the goo and all water tight again. Nice and dry, plus car gets up to temp really quickly. It could do with a flush through and new antifreeze putting in. clayts450, Tickman, Saabnut and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted December 24, 2019 Author Share Posted December 24, 2019 So the wheels started like thisAnd ended like thisNot bad overall. My rainsport 5 were delivered so have been dropped off to get the tyres fitted. The Micra wasnt left out. The battery was insecure so a quick garage rummage found a universal clamp, which of course didn't fit due to small battery size. Test fitted the hooksit sort of works but the clamp is a bit manky Whipped offLittle sand then covered in chassis paintCome up okAll bolted back together... And looks secure Shirley Knott, Flat4, Broadsword and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted December 25, 2019 Author Share Posted December 25, 2019 What do you do on Christmas day if you don't worship the big fella upstairs and aren't in a warm country diving. Correct, you service the Micra. First up a coolant change. These flipping wire clips are rusted solid Had to break them to get them off. Pulled the bottom hose off and let the coolant* outYum ... Rusty ISH. There was crap inside the thermostat housing - going to run it on plain water and dishwasher tablet for a bit to clean it up Whilst I was under there I had a good look at cross member. Ohhh lightweight Undertray of broken dreamsNext up oil changeLovely straight forward job. Filter ways to get at. Fixed the loose battery terminalThen moved on to intermittent wipers. These don't work along with washer pump. The washer pump is inside the wheel arch and CBF to take wheels off so had a poke at the relay. Little bit corroded inside but not too shabbyPopped it out to look for obvious dry solder or similar but couldn't see anythingWill leave it for another day. Nothing exciting but it is a useful way for me to record when I have done work.Anyone know what antifreeze a K11 takes? Is it OAT? theshadow, Broadsword, dome and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadsword Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 That coolant* looks grim. So the crossmember is still in one piece, but the bit the crossmember bolts to is vanishing? Worth the effort, cool car, cool car. The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted December 25, 2019 Author Share Posted December 25, 2019 It's the front cross member that goes on these ( the bit it bolts to). Already got one ready to fit. It may make a special AS appearance later on today.... Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bezzabsa Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 what sort of stereo is that you fitted??? Â Isaac Hunt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyrew Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 That corroless paint? What's your opinion on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spurious Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 2 hours ago, snagglepuss said: Anyone know what antifreeze a K11 takes? Is it OAT? Probably, I'd imagine it's like some jap engines that like a silicate free, phosphated coolant. OAT is as close as you can manage to get without buying Nissan coolant off eBay.    Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted December 25, 2019 Author Share Posted December 25, 2019 what sort of stereo is that you fitted???  Cheapy eBay Bluetooth one. The front flips down to hold phone. Sound quality isn't bad but best thing is that you can choose the stereo colour as otherwise they can blind you. That corroless paint? What's your opinion on it? Seems to be pretty good. Did suspension arms for my mx5 in it and feels quite a tough coating. Pretty easy to apply. Probably, I'd imagine it's like some jap engines that like a silicate free, phosphated coolant. OAT is as close as you can manage to get without buying Nissan coolant off eBay.    Cool cheers. Will have a look online. Spurious and Jim Bell 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 so are the wheels ready to go on the smart now  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayts450 Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 What was the fix for the loose battery terminal, m8 ? I haven't got my reading glasses with me, the photo is just a fuzzy blur. The 214 has this affliction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted December 25, 2019 Author Share Posted December 25, 2019 so are the wheels ready to go on the smart now  The wheels are bigger than the SMART What was the fix for the loose battery terminal, m8 ? I haven't got my reading glasses with me, the photo is just a fuzzy blur. The 214 has this affliction.A small nail is put next to the terminal and then tightenedZoomed in for your weak eyes Skizzer and clayts450 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 Was always OAT we put in these back when we had them through the garage. Good little motors, never had one give the slightest bit of trouble. Those hose clips were fine on ours because we used to give them a blast of WD40 (GT85 actually) every year. We usually expected to look after most of our cars for the long term so we're happy to take an extra few seconds for things like that. LightBulbFun, Skizzer and The Moog 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted December 25, 2019 Author Share Posted December 25, 2019 Cheers Zel. Those clamps I think are a great idea but just rusted to buggery - probably sums the car up. But will be pampered now HarmonicCheeseburger and Broadsword 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 Look on the plus side...at least they're not the bloody nonsense that Skoda used on the Estelle and Lada used on the Riva. Hateful bloody things... Apparently Citroen used them on occasion too. The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted December 28, 2019 Author Share Posted December 28, 2019 I have been avoiding doing the inlet gasket as I thought it would be a fiddly job. I sort of had run out of excuses so got on with it today StartingThe spring clips on the hoses were a pig, they basically were two parts. I will replace them all More bolts undone and throttle body offSome of the coolant hoses are a bit past it, so will swap them all out I think TPS has a black cover that seems to loosely be on it. Will have to find a way to make it a bit more secureThrottle body offThen pulled the inlet offThe old gasket is a paper one and looks past its bestThe OEM replacement is a more rubberised versionI have left it like this for now as I have to order some bits for the carThe injector seals aren't the greatest so may replace them The slight dilemma is that new seals will be about £30. Or alternatively I can get uprated Rx8 refurbed injectors (with new seals) for £80. I helpfully asked some knowledgeable shiters and I will be ordering new injectors on payday I think! theshadow, Broadsword, dome and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadsword Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 I’m surprised the injectors aren’t leaking around those perished seals! The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted December 29, 2019 Author Share Posted December 29, 2019 Flushed the Micras cooling system again today. The expansion bottle is tucked away and was quite manky. Out with battery and off with the bottleRinsed the bottle out with clean water and this was at the bottom That can't have been good. Another flush through and lobbed in some coolant for now. Will clean it out again in a week or so ago. A certain dog whisperer had encouraged me to remove the cold air intake as it would definitely* make it louder and therefore faster. Makes no difference!The intermittent wipers started working for a bit... .and how have stopped again (hmmm maybe that is what they are supposed to be doing). I think relay is a bit dodgy. I did wonder if I could swap it out for a normal 99 relay but they have 6 pins rather than the normal four. jcr, Broadsword, Skizzer and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted January 3, 2020 Author Share Posted January 3, 2020 A totally unexciting update really. Micra drivers side mirror was useless. You couldnt adjust it upwards enough to actually see out of it. So another bought on eBay and fitted. Not a colour match but it miles betterPlugs changed... I think they were dueCentre caps for wheels came Most excitingly I got a new uprated set of injectors for the mx5. Currently it has supra 320cc, these are RX8 420cc versions which should mean that once I get it tuned properly it can be tweaked beyond 200bhp. Just waiting on coolant hose to then refit the inlet manifold and get the turbo started. Will need to update megasquirt as well with new injector size. mrbenn, Tickman, MorrisItalSLX and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 can have go in smart pls? Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted January 3, 2020 Author Share Posted January 3, 2020 can have go in smart pls? Â Absolutely. Might even have cake available ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 1 minute ago, snagglepuss said: Absolutely. Might even have cake available ... Â not had go in one for at least 15 years id provide cake (obvs) The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted January 17, 2020 Author Share Posted January 17, 2020 Two weeks later and inlet plus injectors are sitting in the garage. Got a large dose of CBA plus been pissing it down. I need to just get it refitted and then make boosty noises. Saabnut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 4 minutes ago, snagglepuss said: Two weeks later and inlet plus injectors are sitting in the garage. Got a large dose of CBA plus been pissing it down. I need to just get it refitted and then make boosty noises. Â No rain excuses...the wagon is mobile again so we can always bring it over here and you can fettle undercover! The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 Smoll steps today - not on mx5 either  Micra has been lacking some squirty action which up until now hasn't been a massive issue. Now there is salting on road the screen is filthier than a teenagers mind with nothing to wash away the grime. I bought a new jack to fix my patio door with so put it into action on the little white box Benefits are that it has a stable big base and because you arent winding it up, it feels a lot more stable.  Wheel nuts are 3 X 17 and 1 X 19 - that's an interesting choice. Into the wheel well Take out the plastic arch liner There is half a field behind them, so no wonder they rot away.  A less spotted washer bottle The plug was a right bastard to get off so pulled the whole pump out The terminals were released and tested. they seemed to be fine and when I stuck a new good pump on it spun nicely.  My only other pump had holes in wrong places so I have had to order one from eBay.   On the mx5 I fiddled with the injectors The old ones look massive compared to new ones Googling the part numbers they are definitely uprated versions. These are 420cc from RX8 ather than 320cc from a supra.  Man maths means that they were only double the cost of the seal set on the old ones and if I can get any money back from them that is a bonus. LightBulbFun, Scruffy Bodger, Fat_Pirate and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitsisigma01 Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Thanks for reminding me... I bought a Micra at the end of November.... Best do something with it..... one day ? The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted February 3, 2020 Author Share Posted February 3, 2020 Sun was out and rain seems to have stayed away, so after rummaging down the side of my sofa I found some car mojo.  The mx5 is awaiting an it gasket fitting. I had stripped it down but need to fit it and lob it back together. The old gasket was a card one which seemed to have been glued to the metal with old Weetabix About an hour with a razor blade got it to this state Out comes the gasket I ordered before Christmas.   Bugger it isn't the right one. Will have to see if I can sort that out. Edit: just checked and ordered one for a 1.8 rather than 1.6  Turned my attention to the Volvo. It has got this really annoying habit of the wing mirrors slowly folding in when driving on the motorway.  Northern Monkey grabbed me some of his V70 before it got squished l. Door stripped Mirrors off.  The colours of the trim are different.  I had a look and the passenger side was floppy due to wearing around this spring.  I thought I would swap trim over on the passenger one ( the drivers side is an aftermarket and to be honest had thought about changing the colour till after I had it back together.)  Pull the glass off Then it is a case of unclipping the rear portion This is the loose spring Put it back together and the new one was still a bit loose. I have fixed* it by using some clear plastic in between the housing  Stiffer than a teenagers duvet now.  Jobs left on the volvo is to change rear abs sensors, adjust rear handbrake, buy and fit disc + pads for the front then stick it up for sale.      Scruffy Bodger, scdan4, Tickman and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted February 9, 2020 Author Share Posted February 9, 2020 Volvo fiddling today. First I had to navigate the lake that had appeared out the front of my gardenI trundled over to Northern Monkey Motors where I could have a fiddle on a lift.... A wee bit of flooding had happened thereOn to the ramps ( a new four poster) Start by stripping out of the rearI love Volvo's. No rounded bolts or trim clips that had broken. The abs sensors feed up into the body by the top of the petrol tankThe job is to fit theseUp in the air and the old sensors out, required a bit of NM percussive persuasive powersThis then got harder requiring petrol tank to be dropped to get access to the sensor harness clips on the top of the tank itself. After much NM fettling we got them fitted. New ones fittedNext up was adjust rear handbrake on drivers sideI took the disc off to check the shoes and they looked alright. Was a bit of rubbing by a quick whizz with grinding wheel by NM got them running trueAll buttoned up and handbrake working ont hat side again. Oil change timeFinally a drop link to be changedFinally wheels back on .. Only then did I take the car for a spin to find out that abs light hadn't gone away. NM whipped out his diagnostic to check and it was still flagging up rear left sensor. Next up was his multimeter which showed good continuity for both sensors. This means the issue was elsewhere. After a quick poke, he cleaned out the ABS module with some contact cleaner whoch cured all the maladies.Reset of service light means we now have no orange lights! scdan4, LightBulbFun, UltraWomble and 17 others 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted February 21, 2020 Author Share Posted February 21, 2020 So this weekend is going to be a weekend of change.  Currently my house driveway feels empty ... Only the 3 cars. Makes me roffle itchy even though it is a conscious choice.  Only sensible thing is to swap a working car I adore for a very broken one that may not make it home.  Plan this weekend Take one race car (track proven) Turn it into mini mpv and drop one dog off at her new home  When I have finished crying then I shall proceed south in a easterly direction to another car which is currently incontinent, no magical dancing pixies, will make your ears bleed and is due to be fitted with a dancing pixies maker from another red car  Then theoretically I will  A) drive the noisy car home to a pre-booked MOT B ) like A but with many water stops  C) Like A and B but end journey on the big yellow truck  D) other - well come home in the micra.  Then if A B or C has occurred then the red noisy car will be swapped for a black french fancy for a few days. The white Micra will be trusted to @Mr Fluffyballs Logistics ( apparently the service has gone downhill with less amusing updates) to delivered to an other shiter.  Black french fancy will be then swapped for a Swedish moose (once tested) that has been winking at me today wearing these wheels If D happens then plan F will have to kick in which is Simples right...  Or is it a case of a famous quote from Mr Fluffyballs Logistics employee of the month - You're definitely too old for that shit! Keep glued to your screens.... Or not..... Well the masked singer has finished... But is the love island final still on  Remind me again why we don't do a lease option?  At least I am not a mad bastard gone to swap an Alfa for a Vel satis in a service station, in storm Doreen, and drive home in a car with clutch issues.          Scruffy Bodger, beko1987, scdan4 and 8 others 8 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 Day one doneDoggy dropped off with new homeMany years were shed but she will be happier thereJumped in Micra and down to Baldock services for a quick catch up with a friend before heading south. There is a car here I am interested in Time to see if we can coax it back into lifeIt had no electricity. This was traced to the battery disconnect being a bit corroded. Next up was the lack of electricity making. @Bucketeer was allowed five minutes off from delivering cars by Mr Fluffyballs to have a fettle. Old alternator was removed with minor swearing Bearing was proper grumbly. All back together Turn the key Lovely old job. So tomorrow is swapping with Micra then chuff back to Accy. jcr, Skizzer, Bucketeer and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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