ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
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After changing a wheel using the supplied scissor jack and tools, I'm B  d if I can get the jack back into it's polystyrene holder in the rear side access panel.
I made a mental note as it came out [as I had same trouble before - dealer refitted it that time].
Tried a few times over the last two weeks, but just cann't seem to get it back in.
Really didn't think I was that thick.
h...e....l...p...!!!!! ...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
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Doctor Diesel
Member Since: 23 Sep 2006
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have to ensure its really flat then it fits in, chassis side in and handle connector up!
yes, its a bu**er.....easier to get in if there was hair around it  2007 HSE Java Black.....sold
2007 B150 Horizon Blue
2008 Toyota Aygo Platinum
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| 7th May 2007 4:47 pm |
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ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
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Thanks Doctor D, that's exactly the way I was doing it.
However just went out for another try.
 Nope!!, still cann't get the damn thing in!!
I can hear the 'handle connector' part hitting off the well base, but sod me, there's about 2 inches sticking out at top that won't go in!!
I know it does [somehow], cos it came out of there.
But, I just cann't figure it out - maybe there's magic involved!!!
Anyone brave enough to take theirs out and try to put it back in???
Now there's a challenge!! ...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
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| 7th May 2007 5:11 pm |
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Doctor Diesel
Member Since: 23 Sep 2006
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the handle connector should be UP, not in the base!....  2007 HSE Java Black.....sold
2007 B150 Horizon Blue
2008 Toyota Aygo Platinum
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The Master of Suave !
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| 7th May 2007 6:22 pm |
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ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
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No Use....I'm thick!!!
Still cann't get the ****** fitted!!
BTW - Do you happen to do brain transplants at St Swithans? ...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
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| 7th May 2007 6:57 pm |
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Doctor Diesel
Member Since: 23 Sep 2006
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has a bit of polystyrene fallen into the well, ?anything else stuck in there??
otherwise, your jack has grown!!  2007 HSE Java Black.....sold
2007 B150 Horizon Blue
2008 Toyota Aygo Platinum
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The Master of Suave !
Ding-Dong Matron
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| 7th May 2007 7:06 pm |
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90BHP
Member Since: 18 Oct 2006
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Just took mine out and straight back in . . .
IIRC the base that you are trying to get it into is like an inverted staple (kind of u shape with straight corners). If you have 5cm left at the top you must be hitting the front or back top and not centering correctly. "To finish first, one first has to finish ...."
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| 7th May 2007 7:06 pm |
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ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
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Thanks for help guys!
Nothing wrong with the Jack!!
Nothing wrong with the Recess!!
It's all ME!!!
I'm a loser!!
Going to go to the dealers to let them put it back in ...
with me watching  ...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
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| 7th May 2007 7:14 pm |
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scolliss
Member Since: 05 Mar 2007
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Ronp, this is amusing, how did you get on at the dealers and what were you doing wrong?  Life is what you make it.
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| 10th May 2007 8:36 am |
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ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
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scolliss wrote:Ronp, this is amusing, how did you get on at the dealers and what were you doing wrong?
I know it'll seem amusing to all!
But it's been so damn frustrating for me - cos I know it came out of there.
Not been to dealer yet [no real urgency] but will post when I do.
Scollis, if you're feeling brave ... remove the jack ... fiddle around with it ...
leave it for a few days and try & put it back!!
then again no doubt you'll do it as it's a conscientious task. ...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
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| 10th May 2007 9:41 am |
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scolliss
Member Since: 05 Mar 2007
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scolliss wrote: Scollis, if you're feeling brave ... remove the jack ... fiddle around with it ...
leave it for a few days and try & put it back!!
No way, I am too scared! Life is what you make it.
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| 10th May 2007 9:48 am |
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catweasel
Member Since: 05 May 2006
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ronp wrote: fiddle around with it ...
leave it for a few days and try & put it back!!
why not put it back when you're finished.
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| 10th May 2007 10:10 am |
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ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
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it was raining ...
a condition we get up here in the Northern Hemisphere
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| 10th May 2007 6:11 pm |
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Doctor Diesel
Member Since: 23 Sep 2006
Location: Driving the kids around as usual
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ronp wrote:
Scollis, if you're feeling brave ... remove the jack ... fiddle around with it ...
leave it for a few days and try & put it back!!
then again no doubt you'll do it as it's a conscientious task.
I did do this...went back easily....I reckon you've a freak jack or the jack well is healing up!!! 2007 HSE Java Black.....sold
2007 B150 Horizon Blue
2008 Toyota Aygo Platinum
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| 10th May 2007 6:14 pm |
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ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
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I Did It, I Did It, I Did It !!!!
Me not the dealer.
Had a final try yesterday before I took it round to a North West dealer to have a rear brake bulb changed.
And they only charged me £15.55 for it [and left the light guards chaffing the tailgate]!!
I Got The Jack Back In
Mistake I was making was not putting the end into the slot where the chassis plate sits.
I was attempting to put it down in front of the slot [which is outside the polystyrene moulding!!
Stupid boy!!!! ...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
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| 16th May 2007 8:47 am |
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