Thread: Jacking point front centre

But why?

Originally Posted by Tombie

But why?

So I can...
Remove the cover to:
Drain engine oil (the old fashion way) no suction pump thingy
Inspect under side of engine bay
Inpect coolant hoses for problems
Look for potential issues
Admire my new D4 (to me) purchase from another angle.
Pretend to the mrs I'm maintaining the car whislt she mows the lawn!

The last one is the most important.....

For what its worth - Had to change my oil last weekend, and halfway to the shed to get out my jacks and associated paraphernalia etc I said "stuff it!" and put the car in off-road height and added LLAMS +40.
Put 2 jack stands under the chassis and used the rattle gun to remove the sump guard bolts. Lots of room to get the rattle gun under with a short 13mm socket, get my fat guts under there too and also make it look like I was fixing the car while the wife mowed the lawn!
Sometimes the answer is right in front of you. - Matti

I do all my general servicing the same way, though for oil I use my extractor.

Made jack adapter












Rear centre hole

I just use a piece of hardwood on top of my jack. Process is use IID tool to lift suspension to maximum, slide jack under front cross member, jack until both front wheels are off the ground, place stands under chassis, lower jack and remove wheels as required. If I just want to access the sump guard I just raise suspension to maximum and jack stand for safety.
I have access to a hoist but it is a 20 minute drive so only gets used when I want everything at working height. On my latest oil change I vacuumed the oil out and it was much easier.

That’s what I’m thinking Geedublya,

It lifts high enough sans jack to just go under there and do the task at hand.

Even easier with the Stahlbus Fitted