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Old 24-07-2011, 10:03 PM   #1
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Default WQ Fiesta - jacking points and jack stands

I'm looking to do an oil change on the girlfriend's WQ Fiesta next weekend.

How do you guys go using a floor / trolley jack on these things?

And where are some points to put the jack stands safely?

Obviously these cars have certain points along the sills to jack from but I'd prefer not to do the whole block of wood with a groove cut into it thing if possible.

And no, I don't have ramps either.

Thanks for any advice you can give.

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Old 28-07-2011, 09:28 AM   #2
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No one?
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Old 29-07-2011, 01:51 PM   #3
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Do the block of wood with the groove cut in it.
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Default Re: WQ Fiesta - jacking points and jack stands

Ok, here is how I did it:



A scissor jack under the front passenger side sill, allowed enough height to get a trolley jack under the sub-frame, supported with a block of wood. Then placed jack stands under the sills on each side for safety.
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Old 31-07-2011, 05:56 PM   #5
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A lot of brain work to prepare for an oil change.

I hope the girlfriend was suitably grateful.
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Old 31-07-2011, 06:02 PM   #6
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Haha she was happy until I found a nail in her front right tyre.
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