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jacking up 01 fiesta

  • 30-07-2012 2:24pm
    #1
    whiteonblu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 147 ✭✭


    where exactly is the jack placed under a fiesta 01.

    like this one

    I cannot be sure what it should go up into


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  • #2
    corktina
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,733 ✭✭✭✭corktina


    you should find a dimple on the bottom edge of the sill rail.... kinda v shaped...


  • #3
    whiteonblu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 147 ✭✭whiteonblu


    corktina wrote: »
    you should find a dimple on the bottom edge of the sill rail.... kinda v shaped...
    is the sill rail the really thin piece of metal. I have car manual and it says on jack but cannot find exactly where
    Thanks


  • #4
    corktina
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,733 ✭✭✭✭corktina


    better ask a garage to show you I think...it wont be a really thin bit of metal.


    edit..i went lay down in the rain for you...

    3090y01.jpg
    rkn700.jpg

    thtas the spot I think.....unless anyone nows better.


  • #5
    whiteonblu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 147 ✭✭whiteonblu


    corktina wrote: »
    better ask a garage to show you I think...it wont be a really thin bit of metal.


    edit..i went lay down in the rain for you...

    3090y01.jpg
    rkn700.jpg

    thtas the spot I think.....unless anyone nows better.
    youre a star thanks


  • #6
    corktina
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,733 ✭✭✭✭corktina


    just hope Im right now...I'll check the wsm....should have done that forst I guess... :-)


    yep looks about right


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  • #7
    whiteonblu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 147 ✭✭whiteonblu


    corktina wrote: »
    just hope Im right now...I'll check the wsm....should have done that forst I guess... :-)
    if it falls on my head i will assume you were wrong;)


  • #8
    corktina
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,733 ✭✭✭✭corktina


    if it falls on your head, I'll assume you should have used an axle stand...


  • #9
    whiteonblu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 147 ✭✭whiteonblu


    corktina wrote: »
    if it falls on your head, I'll assume you should have used an axle stand...
    lol


  • #10
    RandomAccess
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,830 ✭✭✭RandomAccess


    That photo shows the correct point to put the jack.
    Note that the jack that comes with the car has a shaped head which lifts the car on either side of the rail.

    Here is a pic of a similar one.

    image_1966.jpg

    Unfortunately the jacks bundled with cars are usually the half scissor kind and are not very stable!
    If you are using a trolley jack you might need a block of wood with a groove in it to help lift the car properly.


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