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Old Mar 27, 2005 | 06:08 PM
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Default Collapsed jacking point

Ive been restoring my s2 for months now since it blew up
But apart from a new engine its had loads of other nice bits,chrome brakes etc.....

But the other day i jacked it up and its jacking point collapsed in.... ....and i just wana know wot does this mean??? the cars pretty solid ...can this be repaired?wots actually broke?and the all important question HOW MUCH?

Any help/advice would be much appreciated!
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Old Mar 27, 2005 | 06:37 PM
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if one of your sills have collapsed, which is what it sounds like, or have you jacked it up on the chassis leg?

if the sills collasped u need to get the car checked out, cars always look solid until u take the underseal off of paint so u can see the steel.

cost wise im only guessing here if its isolated corrosion maybe Ł100-Ł150 based on local garage rates for welding. if its a new sill could be talking a bit more.

when was it mot tested last?
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Old Mar 27, 2005 | 06:59 PM
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Thanks alot,im more concerned with knowing it can be fixed...It had its last MOT a year ago.
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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 06:57 PM
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a cars made of steel, anything can be fixed im just a little concerned for your saftey if your driving it in that condition.

best bet is take it to a mot station and have it moted again, the tester will then advise you on other things which u may not be aware of.
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 07:44 PM
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yeah,mine was the same,check my shit out!(running problems/was pump after all)

fixing mine too.
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