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Jacking a plus four
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24/03/21 12:34 PM
24/03/21 12:34 PM
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Robbie
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Folks - I opted for the spare tyre on my new plus four - to my surprise the only tools I got were a wheel brace and a can of goo!! What do I do on a dark night when I get a puncture which the goo won’t handle - what is the point of supplying a spare tyre without the means to use it?? What does the TM crew make of this? Was I meant to get a jack? Did anyone else get the tools to put the auto box into neutral as described in the owners manual? Cheers
Robbie 2021 Plus Four -- Helga 211-WX-1433
"Fettlebodge"--A chief of the PaddyMogs
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Re: Jacking a plus four
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24/03/21 12:45 PM
24/03/21 12:45 PM
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Robbie
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Jon - yes I saw that, but it surely is ridiculous to supply a car with a spare wheel and not supply the means to use it- while the manual says as you point out, it also mentions jacking points and gives a drawing showing them!
Robbie 2021 Plus Four -- Helga 211-WX-1433
"Fettlebodge"--A chief of the PaddyMogs
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Re: Jacking a plus four
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24/03/21 01:56 PM
24/03/21 01:56 PM
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p8mog
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When I received my New Plus Four, it only had the spanner and hammer, but no can of goo. The tools for auto locking the box where also missing, I’ve had to ask the garage for them, and I will have to return the car as there is no hole for the locking tool anyway. As to jacking the car, I will carry a scissor jack, just in case.
Heron Grey Plus Four 2021
Previous:- Connaught Green 4/4 1988 Black Plus 8 1998
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Re: Jacking a plus four
[Re: Robbie]
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24/03/21 02:31 PM
24/03/21 02:31 PM
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John V6
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I would go back to the dealer as a first contact.
JohnV6 2014 Brooklands Edition Roadster "Brookland's Belle" #5 of 50
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Re: Jacking a plus four
[Re: Robbie]
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24/03/21 03:42 PM
24/03/21 03:42 PM
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paulmog
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but it surely is ridiculous to supply a car with a spare wheel and not supply the means to use it- while the manual says as you point out, it also mentions jacking points and gives a drawing showing them! Indeed it is. Great work MMC!! No tonneau cover and now no jack when you've paid for a spare wheel. 
Paul 69 Red 4/4 70 Black +8 74 Blue 4/4 80 Ivory 4/4 4 str. 92 Black 4/4 13 White 4/4
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Re: Jacking a plus four
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24/03/21 06:17 PM
24/03/21 06:17 PM
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Peter J
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A tip I was given by a RAC fitter was to carry a jack even if you have no spare as the sealing goo works best if the wheel is spun after adding the goo and before fully inflating the tyre. Has anyone else come across this advice?
The Auto Box unlocking make me happy that the auto box on the Plus 8 is old fashioned enough that it can be put into neutral, as long as there is battery power.
Peter, 66, 2016 Porsche Boxster S Tarka, 2014 Plus 8... Ready for Sale....
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