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MG MGF Technical - jack points

hi guys could you tell me where i would need to jack my f up using a troll jack??? want to get both wheels off the ground?? have to check out that epas sensor for the mot
many thanks
happy easter
darren
darren jeffery

Hi Darren, looks like you have your easter weekend planned out! Ref jacks - about half way down the list of threads was the same question from last week, it must be catching!

http://www2.mgcars.org.uk/cgi-bin/gen5?runprog=mgbbs&mode=thread&access=&subject=69&source=T&thread=2006040414262528999
Tony

There is a jacking point welded to the front (and rear) subframe - a 'U' shaped bit of ironmongery. Jack front of car from here - but do make sure that the rear wheels are chocked properly and the car properly supported on axle stands if you intend to work underneath the vehicle.
Rob Bell

trolly jacks tend to pull forward or back (depending on viewpoint!), make sure the car can m0ve in the direction the jack wants to pull it or that the jack can easily move on the floor when loaded(most cheap jacks cant) chock the wheels after the car is on stands, or else when you lower the car onto stands the chocks will load up and then pull the car off the stands.

never work under a car supported by a jack alone.
Will Munns

Unless you have a 'Low' trolley jack from Machine-Mart, then you may need to run the front wheels onto wooden blocks to raise the jacking point sufficient to get the jack under it.
Geoff F.
G. Farthing

Or use a scissor jack to achieve the same effect - which is what I usually do! :o)
Rob Bell

thanks guys been away from here for while now .,

mot time thought i would get back in touch
darren
darren jeffery

This thread was discussed on 10/04/2006

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