Bent Jacking Points

jackoh · 16 Jul 2009 at 19:32

Hi all,

changed front pads on my mondeo this morning, used a trolley jack on the 'jacking points' and it seems to have bent them up by about an inch, should this be any cause for concern? can i just beat them down again?

Learnt a lesson to use wood next time, always had really light little cars so I guess inexperience did me over here.

The annoying thing is the bend in the floor is knackering the fuel cap release switch, if I can get the floor down again it should be alright though.

Thanks for any help.

jackoh · 16 Jul 2009 at 19:36

fair do's, what a batty place to put them though!

jackoh · 16 Jul 2009 at 19:40

After doing a bit of reading I realised this! annoying really, its not going to result in any MOT failures or anything though is it?

jackoh · 16 Jul 2009 at 19:44

Thanks lads, any idea on best method to get it straight? Going to take some serious beating I think!

jackoh · 16 Jul 2009 at 19:49

i guess in the same place, but with a block of wood to spread the load? I'm still not sure though, theres a sea of crappy plastic trim under most newish cars which blocks a view of anything potentially solid to jack it up on.. I couldn't really see anywhere I would confidently place a pair of axle stands either!

jackoh · 16 Jul 2009 at 20:18

oh dear.. yeah could be worse haha, will have a go at beating it down tomorrow afternoon, nightmare!