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by Moviestar
Thu May 09, 2019 9:23 pm
Forum: Main QashQai Discussion
Topic: Run Flat Tyres
Replies: 11
Views: 6058

Re: Run Flat Tyres

Hi looking to change my wheels. So thinking of using one of these to Jack the car at the pinch weld lifting points?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282802163381 ... 2802163381
Uses the same arrangements as the Scissor jacks you can get,
by Moviestar
Sun Dec 24, 2017 9:32 am
Forum: Chassis, Wheels & Tyres
Topic: workshop jacking points
Replies: 9
Views: 22334

Re: workshop jacking points

Hi all noticed in the Tyre's section people are using these to protect the underneath etc:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pinch-seam-e ... SwDlxU3SiY
by Moviestar
Sun Oct 22, 2017 9:29 am
Forum: Chassis, Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Tyre change made impossible
Replies: 53
Views: 33114

Re: Tyre change made impossible

Its a while since I posted so thought I would give an update on these pad - ALL great and still going strong was worth its wait in gold when I broke down and the breakdown man just wanted to wack his trolley jack under the car. So keep it in the boot: https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&...
by Moviestar
Thu Jan 08, 2015 10:31 pm
Forum: Chassis, Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Tyre change made impossible
Replies: 53
Views: 33114

Tyre change made impossible

That fantastic thanks for your help very much appreciated
by Moviestar
Wed Jan 07, 2015 5:54 pm
Forum: Chassis, Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Tyre change made impossible
Replies: 53
Views: 33114

Tyre change made impossible

Ok thanks for all the details but just to confirm should you jack up the car with the lift being on the bottom of the pinch weld (main seam) Jacking point .orshould the Jacking point seam sit in the slot ( i.e) and not touch the bottom. So the car lift is then either side of the seam Jacking point. ...
by Moviestar
Mon Dec 29, 2014 7:23 pm
Forum: Chassis, Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Tyre change made impossible
Replies: 53
Views: 33114

Tyre change made impossible

Looks good.Could you confirm what the width and depth of the pinch weld is at that point
by Moviestar
Sun Nov 30, 2014 12:11 pm
Forum: Chassis, Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Tyre change made impossible
Replies: 53
Views: 33114

Tyre change made impossible

Ok thanks for that Think I might go for one off these then:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audi-A3-S3-8V-Tool-Jack-Pad-Adapter-Avoid-Sill-Damage-/261663483870?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3AA3|Cars+Type%3AS3+quattro&hash=item3cec5be7deThat way it lifts on the slot but you can ce...
by Moviestar
Sun Nov 30, 2014 10:13 am
Forum: Chassis, Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Tyre change made impossible
Replies: 53
Views: 33114

Tyre change made impossible

[quote="Squierrel"]I have received instructions from Nissan customer service. The lifting point is, as suspected, the edge of the vertical bend.So if you guys are milling a slot to the jackpad, make sure it is not deeper than the height of the vertical bend.I am planning to use the jackpad...
by Moviestar
Sun Nov 30, 2014 10:11 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Mornin all
Replies: 1
Views: 976

Mornin all

Just thought I'd pop in and say hello this lovely morning