Simply Bearings is my usual port on a bearing storm. Tried to look up that number but its complexity confuses their search thingy. 2552 brings up a lot of...
Hi , Does anyone know if theres any websites to buy spares in the uk online for the microcar mgo, Im after brakes pads and also one of my rear brake disc...
Hi Sidecar, Yes I got a little befuddled with the numbers as well. I think the initial heading is ok but then it gets complicated. I'll give that company a...
Hi Everyone, Have just purchased this Model,and am pleased with the performance,compared to my Diesal AIXAM A751. However there is one thing bugging me,and...
I have the same model and yes the pump makes a noise on mine but not constantly. My pump is on the left of the rear chassis with the fuel filter behind an...
Greetings all. I'm sure you've all experienced the joy of trying to find an insurer that even knows your microcar exists. When you find one that knows what you...
Anyone interested in a cheap Ligier? Hasnt moved for a year worked fine when last started I bought it for an electric conversion but did nothing with it. SAD ...
I wonder if anyone can advise me on the variator removal and what is the best approach, the back of the housing has been rubbing against engine casting so I...
Hi Rik Liverpool & Victoria came out best for me at £400, Gotta be honest though I still don't consider this a bargain either for a 20hp quad - hope somebody ...
Hiya all Try abc insurance part of Liverpool Victoria. They came out with £260.00 for a MC1 Microcar. Terry [Non-text portions of this message have been...
I would recommend going to a specialist car insurer who understands the car concerned. Companies that specialize in low volume cars or kit cars would be ideal,...
Hi Firemansam, do you mean the gearbox pulley? The engine pulley (usually what I would call the variator) is on a (tight!) taper. It couldn't rub the engine...
I have a Microcar Virgo, (500cc Diesel auto) which has just started to develop a very worrying noise from the front offside. It's more pronounced when going...
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Rik, hi there, i have just renewed my aixam with churchill at the cost of £220.48p, which i thought was very reasonable. fully comprehensive with 8 years no...
cheers john I did mean the rear pulley, managed to get it off however it came out with input shaft so knackered bearing. will have to get gearbox out looks...
Sounds to me like it could be a wheel bearing. To check it out jack the car up on that corner then grasp the tyre at the 12 and 6 o'clock positions and try to...
Ok Firemansam, enjoy the spannering.. You don't say which vehicle it is, but watch the back of the engine doesn't fall, it might be supported by the gearbox. ...
Hi all. The tracking on my Microcar Virgo needs doing,went to kwik-Fit,they said they could'nt do it as they had'nt the info needed.Can anyone help on this...
Hi Martin Thanks for the response. Sorry, forgot to add that I'd already tried the bearing. Indeed on this one they are not adjustable and they just press into...
dit you ckeck also the other side ? you say it makes sound when you gogoing round right hand bends but a broken bearing dont make sound when you put pressure...
Hi Eddy since you don't feel any wear in the wheelbearings try jacking up, push back the brake calipers by hand (steady push outward for several seconds) then...
Hi John the car is a 500-5 petrol. these things a a little tight to work on without a pit. did you have trouble removing drive shafts, Ive got one thats a bit...
Cheers for your responses guys, I wonder if any of you are on bike licenses ? I suspect that's where the problem lies tbh but will pursue your suggestions and...
Hi Rik, Reference insurance. Most of us have B1 licenses that cover us for heavy quads. When asked by the insurer "do you have a full license for the vehicle"...
Hi, I am insured through the post office on a 2006 microcar mc2 on a b1 licence. rather than as a learner they put you though as a restricted licence (none...
