V50 General : - Spare wheel / jack holder

cockroach · Mar 8th, 2008, 15:32

Hi, new to Volvo & to the forum!
Just got a V50, which came without a spare wheel (has a repair kit instead).
Not too happy without a spare, I've bought an unused spacesaver from a breakers, but the polystyrene block that holds the jack etc won't fit in with the wheel, and the cone screw thing isn't long enough to secure the wheel. Can anyone tell me what parts I need to secure the wheel and store the jack & wheelbrace, ie how is the V50 spare wheel well fitted out when factory supplied with a spare? A photo would be handy!
Thanks.

Clan · Mar 8th, 2008, 15:40

if you have a newish V50 there will be no well in the rear to take a spare , the boot floor pressing has been altered recently!

cockroach · Mar 8th, 2008, 17:22

The wheel well is there and the wheel fits in perfectly, I just need the parts to secure it & the tools, Volvo claimed there aren't any, which doesn't sound right as the car can still be factory ordered with a spare.

Mattieuk · Mar 8th, 2008, 17:22

I have a 08 V50 with space saver. Basically the jack is placed in the wheel well and secured using a thread rod (you need to open the jack to ensure the rod can reach the wheel well floor). The space saver then fits over the jack and is secured using a plastic threaded piece which goes through the centre of the wheel a screws into the wheel well floor.

I hope this helps

cockroach · Mar 8th, 2008, 17:39

Mattie, thanks that's just what I wanted to hear.
As my local dealer has already told me these parts don't exist, a photo would be a great help, if you're able to post one here?

Mattieuk · Mar 8th, 2008, 17:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by cockroach

Mattie, thanks that's just what I wanted to hear.
As my local dealer has already told me these parts don't exist, a photo would be a great help, if you're able to post one here?

Hold on mate I'll be back......

Mattieuk · Mar 8th, 2008, 17:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mattieuk

Hold on mate I'll be back......

Here you go..

On the last picture the washer is welded to the jack arm and the threaded rod goes through that. Attached to the jack is the wheel wrench.

cockroach · Mar 8th, 2008, 18:47

Mattie you're a star

Superb pics, I really appreciate your help.

Mar 8th, 2008, 15:32	#1
cockroach New Member Last Online: Mar 9th, 2008 01:03 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maidstone	Spare wheel / jack holder Hi, new to Volvo & to the forum! Just got a V50, which came without a spare wheel (has a repair kit instead). Not too happy without a spare, I've bought an unused spacesaver from a breakers, but the polystyrene block that holds the jack etc won't fit in with the wheel, and the cone screw thing isn't long enough to secure the wheel. Can anyone tell me what parts I need to secure the wheel and store the jack & wheelbrace, ie how is the V50 spare wheel well fitted out when factory supplied with a spare? A photo would be handy! Thanks.

Mar 8th, 2008, 15:40	#2
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 14:49 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	if you have a newish V50 there will be no well in the rear to take a spare , the boot floor pressing has been altered recently! __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Mar 8th, 2008, 17:22	#3
cockroach New Member Last Online: Mar 9th, 2008 01:03 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maidstone	The wheel well is there and the wheel fits in perfectly, I just need the parts to secure it & the tools, Volvo claimed there aren't any, which doesn't sound right as the car can still be factory ordered with a spare.

Mar 8th, 2008, 17:22	#4
Mattieuk New Member Last Online: Feb 25th, 2009 18:49 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Great East Midlands	I have a 08 V50 with space saver. Basically the jack is placed in the wheel well and secured using a thread rod (you need to open the jack to ensure the rod can reach the wheel well floor). The space saver then fits over the jack and is secured using a plastic threaded piece which goes through the centre of the wheel a screws into the wheel well floor. I hope this helps

Mar 8th, 2008, 17:39	#5
cockroach New Member Last Online: Mar 9th, 2008 01:03 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maidstone	Mattie, thanks that's just what I wanted to hear. As my local dealer has already told me these parts don't exist, a photo would be a great help, if you're able to post one here?

Mar 8th, 2008, 18:47	#8
cockroach New Member Last Online: Mar 9th, 2008 01:03 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maidstone	Mattie you're a star Superb pics, I really appreciate your help.

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