Car jack
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#1 Car jack
Hi guys
My car is now finished, series 1 , 2+2
What jack would you advise to get, in case of emergency. I’ve looked at the Etype ones people are selling but most say they wouldn’t use them.
I just need to build up a tool kit for it and get a safe jack to put in the boot.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thank you .
My car is now finished, series 1 , 2+2
What jack would you advise to get, in case of emergency. I’ve looked at the Etype ones people are selling but most say they wouldn’t use them.
I just need to build up a tool kit for it and get a safe jack to put in the boot.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thank you .
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#2 Re: Car jack
Get the lowest scissor jack you can find.
Andrew.
881824, 1E21538. 889457. 1961 4.3l Mk2. 1975 XJS. 1962 MGB
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Adelaide, Australia
881824, 1E21538. 889457. 1961 4.3l Mk2. 1975 XJS. 1962 MGB
http://www.projectetype.com/index.php/the-blog.html
Adelaide, Australia
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#3 Re: Car jack
I have the smallest hydraulic jacks you can find in the boots of my classics.
Fortunately only had to use one of the once (when in Germany with the E Type - for a puncture).
Fortunately only had to use one of the once (when in Germany with the E Type - for a puncture).
1950 XK120
1965 S1 E Type DHC
1989 Porsche 911 Carrera cabriolet
1965 S1 E Type DHC
1989 Porsche 911 Carrera cabriolet
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#4 Re: Car jack
A common recommendation on here is to use an aluminium scissor jack from a Porsche 944 or 911.
I believe David (Heuer) did a post on how you can shape the pad on the top of the jack to fit inside the jacking point on an E type sill making it safer to use.
I believe David (Heuer) did a post on how you can shape the pad on the top of the jack to fit inside the jacking point on an E type sill making it safer to use.
John
1969 Series 2 FHC
1969 Series 2 FHC
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#5 Re: Car jack
When we were doing a lot of Continental touring - South of France, Italy etc - we took an 2000kg capacity electric scissor jack, which has a maximum height of 35cm. The thinking behind this was the big problem on our cars is getting the jack right under the car to lift it as we don’t jack on the sill area. With an electric jack, this can be placed well under the car and then operated remotely.
It can taken in its carry case, or decanted into any available space to save room. When we tour, we don’t carry a spare wheel - only the empty tyre - which gives us plenty more packing space without the wheel for items placed right inside the empty tyre. The logic behind this is it is unlikely we need a spare wheel and any damage to the tyre from a puncture would have to be pretty severe that it can’t be plugged. We can’t carry a spare wheel and tyre anyway as we run 205 section tyres.
Regards,
Dave
It can taken in its carry case, or decanted into any available space to save room. When we tour, we don’t carry a spare wheel - only the empty tyre - which gives us plenty more packing space without the wheel for items placed right inside the empty tyre. The logic behind this is it is unlikely we need a spare wheel and any damage to the tyre from a puncture would have to be pretty severe that it can’t be plugged. We can’t carry a spare wheel and tyre anyway as we run 205 section tyres.
Regards,
Dave
Dave Rose
1967 Series 1 4.2 FHC
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#6 Re: Car jack
The Porsche 944/911 jack will not fit the 2+2 unfortunately.
David Jones
S1 OTS OSB; S1 FHC ODB
1997 Porsche 911 Guards Red
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S1 OTS OSB; S1 FHC ODB
1997 Porsche 911 Guards Red
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#7 Re: Car jack
It’s a shame that the Porsche jack is not suitable for the 2+2 as I purchased and modified one for my FHC as recommended on this forum, the quality and lightness of the jack itself is absolutely superb.
Paul.
1971 S2 FHC (Opalescent Blue)
1990 Mercedes Benz 260E
1972 Saab 96 V4
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1939 Triumph T100
1971 S2 FHC (Opalescent Blue)
1990 Mercedes Benz 260E
1972 Saab 96 V4
A number of Nortons.
1939 Triumph T100
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#8 Re: Car jack
To Harvey Searle,
Can i take it that you no longer want to buy the original Jaguar 2+2 jack from me.
Can i take it that you no longer want to buy the original Jaguar 2+2 jack from me.
Last edited by flatfloor 3.8 on Mon Jan 30, 2023 1:32 pm, edited 2 times in total.
Bill S1 3.8 OTS.
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#9 Re: Car jack
I have a 2+2 and like David Rose I carry an electric jack. It is very useful esp when travelling with others as a group. There is always at least one flat tyre on a tour.
I carry the jack in the wheel well of the spare wheel and tyre, as well as a spare tube and a puncture repair kit to repair punctured tubes. Many of us still use tubes as older wire wheels are too leaky for tubeless tyres. I also carry two bits of hardwood, about 6"X3"X1" to support the jack and spread the load on uneven or loose ground.
I never lift the car by the jacking points. I have a piece of timber zip-tied to the picture frame if I need both fronts up. Otherwise I use the rear most lower front wishbone pivot for each front wheel, and the front mount of the radius arm for each rear wheel. After 20 years and many wheel removals I have yet to have an issue using these jacking points.
I carry the jack in the wheel well of the spare wheel and tyre, as well as a spare tube and a puncture repair kit to repair punctured tubes. Many of us still use tubes as older wire wheels are too leaky for tubeless tyres. I also carry two bits of hardwood, about 6"X3"X1" to support the jack and spread the load on uneven or loose ground.
I never lift the car by the jacking points. I have a piece of timber zip-tied to the picture frame if I need both fronts up. Otherwise I use the rear most lower front wishbone pivot for each front wheel, and the front mount of the radius arm for each rear wheel. After 20 years and many wheel removals I have yet to have an issue using these jacking points.
Chris '67 S1 2+2
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If your car has been restored correctly then the jack points should be ok........you wouldnt want to buy a car that you couldnt use its jacking points.......Steve
Steve
69 S2 2+2 (just sold) ..Realm C type replica, 1960 xk150fhc
69 S2 2+2 (just sold) ..Realm C type replica, 1960 xk150fhc
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#11 Re: Car jack
Why is that, David?
I have the BMW 3 series jack in my FHC. It works fine but I guess it is heavier than the Porsche version. I had to make some cuts into the nylon lifting pad to fit over/into the jacking point.
Jerome Lunt
1970 S2 FHC - Dark Blue, Red Interior, MX5 Seats
2008 MX-5 NC PRHT
1970 S2 FHC - Dark Blue, Red Interior, MX5 Seats
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#12 Re: Car jack
The 2+2 has two jacking points per side and uses a different means of locating the jack foot:
The SWB cars use a central square shoe into which the jack foot fits so the Porsche jack can be easily modified to fit:
12.87 = date of manufacture and will vary:
File this to a square shape; width is OK but it is a bit too long:
A grand total 163,192 cars in the 944 family were produced between 1982 and 1991 so finding a jack should not be difficult. The jacks are works of art and you will not believe how light they are! Should be standard fit for all S1/2 cars that will be used. Usually available on eBay for between £35 and £65 depending on condition. Be sure to get the long Porsche jack not the short one:
Short (for 911 turbo):
Long: (for 944 turbo):
Short one won't be high enough when fully raised.
The SWB cars use a central square shoe into which the jack foot fits so the Porsche jack can be easily modified to fit:
12.87 = date of manufacture and will vary:
File this to a square shape; width is OK but it is a bit too long:
A grand total 163,192 cars in the 944 family were produced between 1982 and 1991 so finding a jack should not be difficult. The jacks are works of art and you will not believe how light they are! Should be standard fit for all S1/2 cars that will be used. Usually available on eBay for between £35 and £65 depending on condition. Be sure to get the long Porsche jack not the short one:
Short (for 911 turbo):
Long: (for 944 turbo):
Short one won't be high enough when fully raised.
David Jones
S1 OTS OSB; S1 FHC ODB
1997 Porsche 911 Guards Red
Add your E-Type to our World Map: http://forum.etypeuk.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=1810
S1 OTS OSB; S1 FHC ODB
1997 Porsche 911 Guards Red
Add your E-Type to our World Map: http://forum.etypeuk.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=1810
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#13 Re: Car jack
"If your car has been restored correctly"
Er no. My car came from The E-Type Centre. They were not known for restoring cars, rather the opposite. However, 20 years later I'm still driving it.
Er no. My car came from The E-Type Centre. They were not known for restoring cars, rather the opposite. However, 20 years later I'm still driving it.
Chris '67 S1 2+2
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#14 Re: Car jack
The originsl poster has posted previously that he,s just finnished a full restoration. .....so his jack points should be usable. ......Steve
Steve
69 S2 2+2 (just sold) ..Realm C type replica, 1960 xk150fhc
69 S2 2+2 (just sold) ..Realm C type replica, 1960 xk150fhc
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