Jacking / lift points on Series 1 Jag E-type

[en6jwrs]

Hello all,

Quick question on behalf of my dad, who has a Series 1 Jag E-type and a newly acquired 2 post (4 contact pad) hydraulic lift.

Anyone with any knowledge as to the best lifting points on the underside of the car? The owners manual is not a lot of help.

Any advice greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

[Playsatan]

I have no idea but know a man who does. My old man has a mkI also so should be able to offer some advice. I'll report back when I've had a chance to ask him.

[en6jwrs]

Thanks, that would be very useful.

[Playsatan]

OK, here is his response, word for word.

There are 4 jacking point in the usual places but I would advise against using them. Best advice for a mkI setup would be to try and use the wishbone. Other than that use a drive on. If jacked on body rear suspension can end up falling from the car if mounted bushes have debonded. Nor advisable.

If you have any specific questions I can go back to him. He's replaced the front and rear running gear on his and other so knows his stuff.

[davepoth]

That would be pretty much the advice for any old car with not recently replaced sills - the jacking points are dicey even for changing a wheel, let alone supporting the whole car.

[en6jwrs]

Thanks for the advice. Will pass this on to my Dad and return with any specific questions.