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Dorn1964
04-02-2013, 08:59
Hi does anyone know where I can get a jacking handle for the mistral? The jack is in a compartment in the rear but seems to be missing the handle. Looks like it should be the type that slots into the jack and has a square end then a bend in the handle allowing you to turn to raise the jack. Thanks :confused:

R1cho
04-02-2013, 09:26
try looking under the middle row of seats (if lwb) if swb under the rear seats

Lazy-Ferret
04-02-2013, 11:03
As said, there should be a long bar under the seats, this has a large square bobble on one end that goes into the jack, and the other end is flattened into a small square, which in turn fits through a square hole in the handle of the wheel nut wrench to create the bit you turn it with. On mine the wrench is in a bag under the seat as well.

arcascomp
04-02-2013, 11:43
I thought I was missing the wheel wrench/jack handle as well until I tried feeding the towbar electrics through the existing grommet at the passenger rear behind all the plastic etc..

Obviously a previous owner decided to store the handle with the jack and then it dropped to the very bottom. I've fairly small hands so I just managed, but if you're blessed with shovels for paws you might struggle to get all the way down there. Worth a look in case the same has happened to yours.

Dorn1964
04-02-2013, 17:49
I thought I was missing the wheel wrench/jack handle as well until I tried feeding the towbar electrics through the existing grommet at the passenger rear behind all the plastic etc..

Obviously a previous owner decided to store the handle with the jack and then it dropped to the very bottom. I've fairly small hands so I just managed, but if you're blessed with shovels for paws you might struggle to get all the way down there. Worth a look in case the same has happened to yours.
Thanks I'll take a look but I feel I am also missing the wheel wrench with the hole in it....Nope small hands... but long nails! I'll have a feel around there too. Thanks for all the help.

Terranical
04-02-2013, 20:25
Mine was missing the jack, the jack handle and the wheel brace, got them all from cncfabs I seem to remember.
Something to be aware of though, the jack is very unstable, even on a solid level base - don't even think of getting under it if that is all that's supporting it. A trolley jack is the best thing, backed up by axle stands, or at a pinch, concrete blocks (Aldi are doing a trolley jack this Thursday for £19.99).
These cars are HEAVY!

arcascomp
04-02-2013, 21:50
Ah, it was the wheel brace that had dropped down the side panel on mine, the bar with the square drive part was under the rear seats, rolled a little under the carpet.

Due to confusion over what bit I thought I was missing, I have two of the long square drive parts, not sure how well it'll post though as it's a bit long. I'm heading down A1 on Sunday, could throw it in and meet you when I'm near Lincolnshire if that's any use.

Dorn1964
05-02-2013, 06:43
Ah, it was the wheel brace that had dropped down the side panel on mine, the bar with the square drive part was under the rear seats, rolled a little under the carpet.

Due to confusion over what bit I thought I was missing, I have two of the long square drive parts, not sure how well it'll post though as it's a bit long. I'm heading down A1 on Sunday, could throw it in and meet you when I'm near Lincolnshire if that's any use.
That would be great, I'll have a look under the seats and let you know if I find it but really appreciate the offer thank you!