If you are using a manual winch then loading a car onto your trailer is going to be hard work. Most manual winches have two gears so use the lower gear and take your time. Make sure there is nobody standing behind the vehicle as it is being pulled up.
Many modern cars do not have a fixed towing point, instead they have a screw in towing eye. Unfortunately, after a few years, rust and dirt make it impossible to screw the eye in. In this event, find a secure point underneath the car instead.
Prestwick is a town located on the south west coast of Scotland, UK. Prestwick is situated to the north or Ayr (the county town) and is home to Prestwick International Airport.
Ok, head gasket appears to have gone on my 1.8 Mondeo. The car is a 2002 petrol model. I have undone the exhaust manifold but I simply cannot see where all the Inlet manifold bolts are, or reach them with a spanner. This is crazy, why do they design these things to be so difficult to access. I thoug...View Entire Thread