position to lift up the front of A2?

[jupis]

Hi,
most probably I just reveal my complete ignorance of repairing cars: I've been looking for the dedicated place to lift up the front of my A2, i.e., both sides simultaneously. I have located one harder area that, in my opinion, is a good candidate for a lifting position.

Somebody maybe recognize from the picture if the flat surface I have positioned is the one dedicated for lifting up the car front?

 

[Skipton01]

You could raise the car from this section, but I'd not recommend it.

In fact, I'd not recommend trying to raise both sides at once to be frank - it's actually dangerous and if one side is heavier than the other, or the car slips, the jack will be thrust into the engine/gearbox and will damage it.

The proper jacking points are behind the front arches and are specially re-inforced - use them for safety sake

Cheers,

Mike

 

[jupis]

OK, thanks. I try what you suggested.

 

[bretti_kivi]

if you need to borrow some axle stands, LMK and i can bring them down to Ruoholahti.

Bret

 

[spike]

There is more info on correct jacking points in this thread - http://www.a2oc.net/forum/showthread.php?t=4600

Cheers Spike

 

[jupis]

Thanks for your help. Since I only have one (borrowed) jack and Skipton showed me risks involved I decided to go safer way and bought pair of these floors (http://www.motonet.fi/web/guest/etusivu#productid=80-8822) on which to drive the car. By now, these should enable me to have good-enough access to wire the defa cable and connect it to the heater that is already there.

 

[Xiter]

Just recently discovered new lifting points on the web so here goes

 

[tigas]

^^ The puir lass! Such an inconsiderate handling!