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Posted: 17 Oct 2008, 21:02
by Mocki
DiscoDave wrote:the jack will do the job, but that does not mean it is not crap!
bin it off and get a trolley jack, i've always had a cheap argos type on in a case in the back, i've had the vw on fall over in the past, luckily the disc didn't seem to be damaged!
by the very same i also nearly lot my had a few weeks ago - had it not been for the axle stand!!!! use one! simple!
hasnt done your tryping alot of good either dave....
Posted: 17 Oct 2008, 21:39
by DiscoDave
must be time to stop drinking and go to bed!
Posted: 17 Oct 2008, 21:40
by Mocki
you maywell be reet t'lad.......
hic
Posted: 17 Oct 2008, 22:24
by peasant
The jack is perfectly adequate for changing tyres, much easier to handle than a bottle jack or trolley jack (especially on a wet night by the side of the road). Don't chuck it out, use it for what it's meant for (emergencies) and employ some common sense when using it.
For working on/under the van get proper equipment.
Posted: 18 Oct 2008, 09:01
by Mr Bean
DiscoDave wrote:the jack will do the job, but that does not mean it is not crap!
bin it off and get a trolley jack, i've always had a cheap argos type on in a case in the back, i've had the vw on fall over in the past, luckily the disc didn't seem to be damaged!
by the very same i also nearly lot my had a few weeks ago - had it not been for the axle stand!!!! use one! simple!
Yes I agree and that particular interface is not very kind to rusted bodywork. Even axle stands can be a bit unstable on a sloping surface so I keep a set of wooden blocks by for stability.
Cheers
Smiffy