Air flow meter

Hi,
I'm not too up on the technical stuff but here goes.
I've read a few things on the problem of the air flow meter/throttle body with the 2001 micra. I was wondering could anyone let me know if I have to change the whole unit or is there anything I can do myself to repair it, like soldering as with the older model. I've been quoted £240 for a replacement unit does this sound about right?

Any help would be greatly appreciated, as money is tight!
cheers

yours should be the later bosch (removable) type fergal, £45 on ebay iirc :) (you need a special {5 sided ?} key tho i believe for the screws)

frank

Cheers frank I'll check that out. I'll try and see can I get a key somewhere any ideas as to what they are called or where I might find one?
Thanks again

no, fraid not mate :) its only what i,ve read
http://www.micra.org.uk/showthread.php?t=30782

frank

Cheers for that frank think I'll go with that. Think you just saved me about £200 !
Cheers mate

i agree, go for it but you must solder the air flow meter well because it is not a job to mess with it. good luck and tell us what happened.