UltraFlynn Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Must have driven over something sharp on the A12 this morning because I felt a bump and then heard a thump as something hit the wheel arch liner. I get to the station and my rear/drivers-side tire is p!ssing air out of it. So now I have a couple of questions: - 1. I have a hydraulic jack at home, where is the jacking point for one of these? 2. How likely is that this tire can be repaired? It's not that old and the puncture appears to be clean. i.e. theres a very small hole and not a tear of anything. 3. What's the maximum speed I can do on the space saver? 4. What pressure is the space saver supposed to be at? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 1. There are rails along the sides of the car under the sill that are for jacking. 2. Depends if the puncture is near the edge of the tyre or in the middle I think. If it's on the tread then it's fine but near the wall is a no for repairs. 3. Dunno, suppose it depends on the speed rating of the tyre that's on it, but I wouldn't go racing any Scoobies or anything!! 4. Just put it in at 30 or something, it won't be on long enough to worry about I shouldn't think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Space Savers max is about 45.... i think..... but i wouldn't even go THAT fast if it's on the Soop. The size difference is PHENOMONAL (sp?) I think it's more like 50/60 psi 'cos it's VERY narrow and has to hold a lot of weight ?? YEAH, as long as in the tread and a clean hole NOT a tear should be fixable. Lot of peeps on here would say DON'T but if it's done properly i realy don't see any problem. PERSONALLY, i'm gonna take me Space Saver out and use the Sh*ttyFoam things and an electric pump...... i HATE SPACE SAVERS.... and it also means having to put the main wheel in me boot ! ! ! ! ! [my local garage said they don't mind the Foam Sh*t TOO much - others add a charge for cleaning the tyre out first ?!] Fat-Tyre-Lover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffvalenti Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 I think the space saver should be run at at least 50 psi, but I'm sure that is is marked on the sidewall. I believe that 50mph is the maximum recommended speed for space saver use, but personally, if its on the back especially, I'd try to keep my speed less than this until I'd repaired or replaced the normal tyre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraFlynn Posted November 18, 2005 Author Share Posted November 18, 2005 Thanks for the help guys. One question about jacking though: "There are rails along the sides of the car under the sill that are for jacking." Arn't these for the standard jack? Where should I jack using a big hydraulic jack? Bear in mind that I have Veilside skirts and the car is lowered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Garages still use them on mine (lowered with Veilside skirts). Usually need to get the standard jack under first to lift it, then put the big one in and do the rest (lower it back onto the standard jack!!!! I've got a cracked skirt because of not doing this!!!). Otherwise go under the diff at the back, or on the subframe on the front (harder to get to!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraFlynn Posted November 18, 2005 Author Share Posted November 18, 2005 Otherwise go under the diff at the back, or on the subframe on the front (harder to get to!). I reckon that under the diff at the back would do nicely, but I'm a bit of a technical dullard .... so I don't suppose anyone has a picture of exactly where I put the jack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotasuprauk Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 When I saw the title I thought you had move into a flat. Bad luck about the puncture. I got one once but luckily it was a slow and it could be repaired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Flynn, where are you in Colchester? U dont go to Marks Tey train station do you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 another Local Quick Edd, run accross the car park and wack a card on under his wiper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraFlynn Posted November 18, 2005 Author Share Posted November 18, 2005 Flynn, where are you in Colchester? U dont go to Marks Tey train station do you? Yup. And the silver beast is parked in the car park every day. Don't bother with the card, I've got my own! (both .net and .co.uk because I don't believe in politics ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 haha, yeh well hopefully this is the guy, so i wont need to run over there! lol. (lol too late forget this post) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 hurrah! yeh i spot ya everyday. did list it in 'was it you' a while back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraFlynn Posted November 18, 2005 Author Share Posted November 18, 2005 I'll be on the 17:08 from Liverpool St tonight if you fancy giving me a hand changing a wheel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 lol thats my train most nights. will see what friday night drink up invitations i get but if im on that one no probs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 DO NOT jack up on the sill returns using a standard saddle on a trolley jack!!! You need a load spreader. Jack up under the front cast X member or the middle of the diff at the rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Is that why mine bent over then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraFlynn Posted November 18, 2005 Author Share Posted November 18, 2005 DO NOT jack up on the sill returns using a standard saddle on a trolley jack!!! You need a load spreader. Jack up under the front cast X member or the middle of the diff at the rear. I'm going to jack the car up on the rear diff (having studied the workshop manual). Can I put the jack straight onto that or do I need to put a bit of wood between the jack and the diff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraFlynn Posted November 18, 2005 Author Share Posted November 18, 2005 lol thats my train most nights. will see what friday night drink up invitations i get but if im on that one no probs... If you're not out getting drunk then you're welcome to come and tell me what I'm doing wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Is that why mine bent over then? Yes, it's a pet hate of mine, to the extent i won't buy a car with munged sill returns, they are a whatsit to straighten and the damage causes early rusting. 2 post ramps should have rubber pads on the arms to spread the load on sill returns. Use the X-member or diff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 I'm going to jack the car up on the rear diff (having studied the workshop manual). Can I put the jack straight onto that or do I need to put a bit of wood between the jack and the diff? A trolley jack saddle straight on the diff casting is fine, wodd can split and cause the saddle to slip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraFlynn Posted November 18, 2005 Author Share Posted November 18, 2005 Thanks Chris. I'll be giving that a go tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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