Update.. So I replaced the cable, boy that was fun! Trolley jack and axle
stands helped... and while I was fitting the new cable I had to take the
selector lever off at the gearbox end. While refitting noticed that the large
nut on the shaft was loose. When I re-tightened it, hey presto... all started
working properly. Default preloaded spring engaged Fwd.. and after a bit of
adjustment got my gearbox working again as it should. Yay! Noticed that the
shaft and nut were oily... I guess the oil had seeped out via the loosened nut.
Topped oil up a smidge (previous owner had thankfully done the filler pipe mod).
Again thanks for the help...
I shall be tackling my passenger door lock next, as the door won't open from the
inside... I noticed JJ has dealt with this little problem already!
Cheers all.. happy pottering!
Aid.
--- In aixamandmicrocar@..., aidan1889 <no_reply@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Doug and JJ,
> Thanks for the advice. Too busy this weekend to sort it, but will have time
during the week. Will keep you posted! Aid.
>
> --- In aixamandmicrocar@..., "douglas522497" <douglasboston@>
wrote:
> >
> > Remember when fitting it that correct adjustment is needed. First with
nothing attached use JJ's method to confirm the box will change OK (do this
while rotating a wheel or hub a bit).
> >
> > To fit the cable,let the box go into fwd, then with the cable attached to
the gear lever put that also into fwd, connect and adjust the cable at the
gearbox end so that there is only a tiny smidge of slack. You will have have to
rotate a wheel or hub to and fro as before. check that you can get a "solid"
reliable fwd, neutral and back. With a bit of fiddling it should be done.
>
Hi Neil, There maybe someone on here that has one. But Microcar gave hardly any
of there own dealerships workshop manuals...
Might be easier if you let us know what it is in particular you're after, I'm
sure someone can offer some help.
I've found invaluable help on here for my various Quads (Virgo, MC1 and now
Aixam).
--- In aixamandmicrocar@..., "numptywizz" <numptywizz@...> wrote:
>
> Does anyone have a workshop manual for a Microcar 2002 Vorgo Prestige HSE?
>
> Many thanks!
>
> Neil
>
Ok no problem!
Many thanks!
--- In aixamandmicrocar@..., aidan1889 <no_reply@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Neil, There maybe someone on here that has one. But Microcar gave hardly
any of there own dealerships workshop manuals...
> Might be easier if you let us know what it is in particular you're after, I'm
sure someone can offer some help.
> I've found invaluable help on here for my various Quads (Virgo, MC1 and now
Aixam).
>
> --- In aixamandmicrocar@..., "numptywizz" <numptywizz@> wrote:
> >
> > Does anyone have a workshop manual for a Microcar 2002 Vorgo Prestige HSE?
> >
> > Many thanks!
> >
> > Neil
> >
>
--- In aixamandmicrocar@..., "numptywizz" <numptywizz@...> wrote:
>
> Does anyone have a workshop manual for a Microcar 2002 Vorgo Prestige HSE?
>
> Many thanks!
>
> Neil
>
I have one for the MC series 1 & 2 (the newer cars) plus a workshop manual for
the Lombardini petrol engine.
Hi
I come back with a problem...
My car is not get more then 73 km/h.Why?
The belt is at max ratio.
The accelerate cable is thinght as much as possible.
What can be the reason?
Can I ansamble the gearbox in a different mode and get a higher ratio?
Please help ! What to do?What to check?
*My consumpt is 4.5 l/ 100 km (i think the brakes are ok).
Well to be fair--the Aixam 500 Diesel wont go much faster than 50MPH anyway!
(75KPH is 46MPH)
The engine just hasnt got the power--Its only 11 BHP anyway! If the gearbox is
working--then you assembled it correctly. It wouldnt work at all if it was
wrongly assembled!
Only way to get any extra out of it is to remove and alter the diesel Injection
Pump output, by altering the elements.
--Even then its still only able to do about 55MPH on the flat!
________________________________
From: Sparco <alex.sparco@...>
To: aixamandmicrocar@...
Sent: Saturday, 9 June 2012, 18:09
Subject: [Aixam and Microcar] Not get more speed?
Â
Hi
I come back with a problem...
My car is not get more then 73 km/h.Why?
The belt is at max ratio.
The accelerate cable is thinght as much as possible.
What can be the reason?
Can I ansamble the gearbox in a different mode and get a higher ratio?
Please help ! What to do?What to check?
*My consumpt is 4.5 l/ 100 km (i think the brakes are ok).
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hello,
me again with another daft question . RE my 2006 A751, petrol model Aixam.
Anyone please tell me why my dasboard SOMETIMES fails to show the display???
When it doesnt Im without Speedo, ALL warning lights, fuel gauge AND INDICATORS.
Everything else works , the engine runs ok and all lights etc work.
Im sure its something to do with the switchgear but I would really appreciate
some help.
Im NOT technical so if anyone does reply please keep it ''idiot proof'' as I'll
have to TRY and sort this myself as I live in the ''wilderness''
miles from any real technical assistance.
MANY thanx,
Kim
Hi All,
My latest conundrum: Replaced my battery on Monday, all was well afterwards. Car
started and ran fine. Went to go out the other day, starter cranks fine...plenty
of juice in new battery but engine wouldn't fire up. Tried a few times... smoke
coming form under bonnet... panic and whip bonnet open to find a small fire! Not
good, but luckily manage to blow it out... phew. Looks like insulation gone on a
few wires trailing over head of engine... lots of masking tape indicates a bit
of "bodgery" has ensued before. I guess its possible I moved something in
fitting the new battery. These wires have fused together (indicating it was the
insulation that melted/caught fire. I'm guessing the only thing to carry enough
volts/amps to cause this would be the HT leads? Help! I need a wiring diagram!
Rapidly losing all patience with my little Aixam... one thing after another. I
only use it to transport my kids about, and the odd trip to Tesco's, but I
really don't to get rid.
Aid
Hi Alex. The diesel should get maybe 3.5l / 100km something is holding the
Aixam back.
I only get about 76kmh, how are you measuring the speed?
I can think of only:
Low tyre pressure. I use 1.9 bar in the front.
Dragging brake ( all of the wheels should be cold, but the right front a
LITTLE warm from the engine)
Blocked exhaust
Engine problem - is there smoke or bad starting?
Dirty air filter
JJ.
-----Original Message-----
From: aixamandmicrocar@...
[mailto:aixamandmicrocar@...] On Behalf Of Sparco
Sent: 09 June 2012 18:10
To: aixamandmicrocar@...
Subject: [Aixam and Microcar] Not get more speed?
Hi
I come back with a problem...
My car is not get more then 73 km/h.Why?
The belt is at max ratio.
The accelerate cable is thinght as much as possible.
What can be the reason?
Can I ansamble the gearbox in a different mode and get a higher ratio?
Please help ! What to do?What to check?
*My consumpt is 4.5 l/ 100 km (i think the brakes are ok).
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Thank you for reply.
The exhaust is direct pipe and at back is a Sebring exhaust.The air filter is a
little dirty...but was more dirty and the car get more speed.
When I start the car,is a little smoke,and when I push the "pedal to the metal"
is a little smoke.No starting problems.
I measured with the GPS and the speedometer is Ok.Last summer I measured with
the GPS (88 km/h) and on the speedometer was about 90 km/h. (2 km/h error at 90
km/h).
One day,I have some wind in the direction of the car,and my car get 90 km/h.
That's 'cause Parkers is wrong, haven't a clue about them etc. The CO2
figure will be from manufacturer's fuel/CO2 consumption claims.
Ok for your environmental conscience.
Last time I looked, quadricycles aren't CO2 lab. tested. That figure is what
the VED would be worked out from.
They aren't emissions tested either, don't need a catalyst, so we do gain
that at least.
Oh well, off out now to pay the tax man for another year, disc expires in a
couple of weeks.
JJ.
-----Original Message-----
From: aixamandmicrocar@...
[mailto:aixamandmicrocar@...] On Behalf Of James Findlay
Sent: 15 June 2012 03:02
To: aixamandmicrocar@...
Subject: [Aixam and Microcar] Microcar Road Tax
Just written again to Direcgov about not listing Co2 emissions for the
Microcars, I hope everyone is doing the same.
After doing a check on mine its still listed "0" grrrrr and now seeing this
I'm even more Grrrrrrrrrrr
http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/advice/road-tax-guide/microcar/m-go/hatchback-
2009/45621/
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You all know what one is. Silver, 4 seater, diesel, remote central
locking(working fob), alloys, electric windows.
Registered 2002 but still on a 51 plate, 77,000 miles with full service history
up to 62,000.
Usual cracking around the filler neck and a crack in the front N/S bumper. (I'll
put a couple of pictures on in thrashcan_bob's photo's) Does have a different
front passenger seat as it was a motobility car and the original seat was
removed to allow room for the wheelchair to be stowed.
Mot November 2012, Tax October 2012.
Looking for £725.
Anyone know the size of the bearing on the front cvt pulley. The one which the
belt rests on when idling.
Even if it's an aixam part only. I need to know the actual dimensions not just
the part number or is there a standard bearing number??
Dont know the dimensions but you can get that belt idle-bearing from
'piecessanspermis' in France....
As I recall, its about 15 eur....
________________________________
From: alistair <gilburton1@...>
To: aixamandmicrocar@...
Sent: Wednesday, 20 June 2012, 11:42
Subject: [Aixam and Microcar] bearing on front pulley
Â
Anyone know the size of the bearing on the front cvt pulley. The one which the
belt rests on when idling.
Even if it's an aixam part only. I need to know the actual dimensions not just
the part number or is there a standard bearing number??
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Alistair? Hi. I can't absolutely guarantee this is the one, but:
<http://www.vspshop.com/roulement-ibc-powerbloc-origine-adaptable-variateur-
moteur-taille-30-x-42-x-7.htm>
Note <....> is to try and keep the long link in one piece - not tried it
before.
All the best,
JJ.
-----Original Message-----
From: aixamandmicrocar@...
[mailto:aixamandmicrocar@...] On Behalf Of alistair
Sent: 20 June 2012 11:42
To: aixamandmicrocar@...
Subject: [Aixam and Microcar] bearing on front pulley
Anyone know the size of the bearing on the front cvt pulley. The one which
the belt rests on when idling.
Even if it's an aixam part only. I need to know the actual dimensions not
just the part number or is there a standard bearing number??
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Thanks for that. The actual size was listed.The bearing is a 61806 30x42x7 and
is listed on www.bearingboys.co.uk there are 3 versions of which 2 are sealed.
Around £8
To: aixamandmicrocar@...
From: jayjay@...
Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2012 18:22:27 +0100
Subject: RE: [Aixam and Microcar] bearing on front pulley
Alistair? Hi. I can't absolutely guarantee this is the one, but:
<http://www.vspshop.com/roulement-ibc-powerbloc-origine-adaptable-variateur-
moteur-taille-30-x-42-x-7.htm>
Note <....> is to try and keep the long link in one piece - not tried it
before.
All the best,
JJ.
-----Original Message-----
From: aixamandmicrocar@...
[mailto:aixamandmicrocar@...] On Behalf Of alistair
Sent: 20 June 2012 11:42
To: aixamandmicrocar@...
Subject: [Aixam and Microcar] bearing on front pulley
Anyone know the size of the bearing on the front cvt pulley. The one which
the belt rests on when idling.
Even if it's an aixam part only. I need to know the actual dimensions not
just the part number or is there a standard bearing number??
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Hi Alistair
just to add If you have the size try www.simplybearings.co.uk they are
cheap and very reliable for all your bearings.
I need to do this job on my Aixam how do you get the old one off?
Many thanks
John
On 20 June 2012 18:22, John Jackson <jayjay@...> wrote:
> **
>
>
> Alistair? Hi. I can't absolutely guarantee this is the one, but:
> <
> http://www.vspshop.com/roulement-ibc-powerbloc-origine-adaptable-variateur-
> moteur-taille-30-x-42-x-7.htm>
>
> Note <....> is to try and keep the long link in one piece - not tried it
> before.
>
> All the best,
> JJ.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: aixamandmicrocar@...
> [mailto:aixamandmicrocar@...] On Behalf Of alistair
> Sent: 20 June 2012 11:42
> To: aixamandmicrocar@...
> Subject: [Aixam and Microcar] bearing on front pulley
>
> Anyone know the size of the bearing on the front cvt pulley. The one which
> the belt rests on when idling.
> Even if it's an aixam part only. I need to know the actual dimensions not
> just the part number or is there a standard bearing number??
>
> ------------------------------------
>
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>
>
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Hi Alistair
a metal clad sealed bearing is on this page if measurements are correct
http://simplybearings.co.uk/shop/advanced_search_result.php?search_in_descriptio\
n=0&sort=2a&search_3fields=1&keywords1=30&keywords2=42&keywords3=7&x=24&y=13
John
On 20 June 2012 18:22, John Jackson <jayjay@...> wrote:
> **
>
>
> Alistair? Hi. I can't absolutely guarantee this is the one, but:
> <
> http://www.vspshop.com/roulement-ibc-powerbloc-origine-adaptable-variateur-
> moteur-taille-30-x-42-x-7.htm>
>
> Note <....> is to try and keep the long link in one piece - not tried it
> before.
>
> All the best,
> JJ.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: aixamandmicrocar@...
> [mailto:aixamandmicrocar@...] On Behalf Of alistair
> Sent: 20 June 2012 11:42
> To: aixamandmicrocar@...
> Subject: [Aixam and Microcar] bearing on front pulley
>
> Anyone know the size of the bearing on the front cvt pulley. The one which
> the belt rests on when idling.
> Even if it's an aixam part only. I need to know the actual dimensions not
> just the part number or is there a standard bearing number??
>
> ------------------------------------
>
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my mc2 has started a slight stall-cut out when travelling uphill or using full
throttle ,runs perfectly on half throttle on flat road but when i get to a hill
cut out starts-like fuel starvation but plenty fuel in car -no problem with flow
,any ideas much appreciated
could be a blocked filler cap .
Rob.
________________________________
From: norman <microcar66@...>
To: aixamandmicrocar@...
Sent: Friday, 22 June 2012, 14:32
Subject: [Aixam and Microcar] cutting out
Â
my mc2 has started a slight stall-cut out when travelling uphill or using full
throttle ,runs perfectly on half throttle on flat road but when i get to a hill
cut out starts-like fuel starvation but plenty fuel in car -no problem with flow
,any ideas much appreciated
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go to http://www.zen13.com/index.php go on help page ask to be given access R3W
if you are a member you will be given access, if non member you will need to
register
All the Best oldgit.
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its still there but changed http://www.zen13.com/index.php
Rob.
--- In aixamandmicrocar@..., alastair evans <vegoildiesel@...>
wrote:
>
> Appears not to exist anymore....
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
Hi all
This post will hopefully save somebody else from a broken tail gate glass.
Last week I (unusually) parked my MC2 facing upwards on my quite steep drive.
On Friday we had strong winds in the area & I returned home to find the lower
part of the tail hanging down & away from the car with the glass smashed.
I examined CCTV images convinced somebody had tried to break in but what it
shows is poor 'Little Red' being buffeted around by the winds & then the tail
gate glass exploding.
I've nearly always parked her facing down the incline (in much worse weather
conditions) so my conclusion is the wind pressurised the lower half of the gate
then suddenly reduced or increased and because the weight of the gate was facing
downhill hey presto!
In fairness my drive is quite open to the elements & the winds were very strong
so the chances of it happening to somebody else are slim but I thought it would
be worth letting you know in case you have a similar set up.
If you've managed to make it to the end of this tale (well done!) but does any
one know could I buy a second hand tail gate & simply swap the glass?
Thanks
Hi,
I’m not an MC2 owner so can’t be sure but looking at the pictures I’ve got
available on the web it looks to me as though the glass is bonded to the
tailgate. Earlier bonding methods meant you could change your own, but I
think these days it’s best left to the professionals. So it’s either swap
the entire tailgate for a good used one, or get Autoglass or some other
windscreen company to replace it for you. You might find it is covered on
your insurance either free or on payment of a nominal excess, usually £50,
and they’ll come to your home and do it for you.
Martin Thorp
From: aixamandmicrocar@...
[mailto:aixamandmicrocar@...] On Behalf Of nissanhitec98
Sent: 24 June 2012 10:59
To: aixamandmicrocar@...
Subject: [Aixam and Microcar] Tailgate - Weather warning
Hi all
This post will hopefully save somebody else from a broken tail gate glass.
Last week I (unusually) parked my MC2 facing upwards on my quite steep
drive.
On Friday we had strong winds in the area & I returned home to find the
lower part of the tail hanging down & away from the car with the glass
smashed.
I examined CCTV images convinced somebody had tried to break in but what it
shows is poor 'Little Red' being buffeted around by the winds & then the
tail gate glass exploding.
I've nearly always parked her facing down the incline (in much worse weather
conditions) so my conclusion is the wind pressurised the lower half of the
gate then suddenly reduced or increased and because the weight of the gate
was facing downhill hey presto!
In fairness my drive is quite open to the elements & the winds were very
strong so the chances of it happening to somebody else are slim but I
thought it would be worth letting you know in case you have a similar set
up.
If you've managed to make it to the end of this tale (well done!) but does
any one know could I buy a second hand tail gate & simply swap the glass?
Thanks
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I bought a used rear hatch door. I decided it was too costly to piece together
the parts and then hope to put them together in order and then hope the
completed door sealed well.
Rick
En Rota
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