is this a T25 jack ?

Post by **dwayne** » 17 Jul 2008, 20:31

hey guys/girls
only just noticed that I don't have a jack , glad i never got a puncture .
This is for sale on fleabay but as i don't know what the jack looks like for a T25 I just wanted to confirm
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0253085844

thanks
Dwayne

Post by **Steve P** » 17 Jul 2008, 20:36

It certainly is my good man.

Post by **kevtherev** » 17 Jul 2008, 20:37

yes it is

though a 2 tonne trolly jack would be better for working on it in my opinion

Post by **dwayne** » 17 Jul 2008, 20:39

thank you kindly sirs .

E D I T: missed the bottom of your post Kev , I'll get a 2.5 tonne and suitable axle stands for doing work. I just want this for puncture purposes .

I did toy with the idea of getting a 4 tonne bottle jack if i couldn't find an original ...... thoughts on this ?
Thanks
Dwayne

Post by **funbus1** » 17 Jul 2008, 21:33

I personaly would not use a bottle jack on my van, unless you have a nice 4by2 piece af oak, even a trolly jack. What annoys me is tyre fitters and garages that fire a trolly jack under the van and lift it 3 feet of the deck under the sill.

Iff your jacking points are fine use the jack that was made for the van. Ie, the one for sale. Then use axle stands for safety, then wind down the jack to take the strain off thepoint.

Post by **Willoughby** » 17 Jul 2008, 21:35

Yes it is, but im with Kev.

The jacking points on the van are not the best and have been known to rust

It cost me a fair few bob to get the jacking point and the pillar next to the sliding door fixed.

If your jacking points are in A1 nick then the OEM jack will be fine for changing a wheel if not could cost you a lot of cash to fix the damage the jack could do.

K

Post by **funbus1** » 17 Jul 2008, 21:47

I Know what your sayin Kev, But I may be lucky with solid points, So id rather carry the proper one around in the van than a great big trolly,I Do use one for repairs at home though.

Post by **dwayne** » 17 Jul 2008, 22:49

thanks for the tips guys , I'll take a good look at the jacking points tomorrow and see .
I will get a 3 tonne trolly tomorrow along with stands , but there is no way I'm carrying that lump around with me camping they are huge and weigh a tonne , bottle jack will fit snugly into my rear cupboard but I'm a bit concerned about the size of the top of the jack about 30mm not a lot of purchase and don't want it to slip

Post by **R0B** » 18 Jul 2008, 00:01

i carry a small 3 ton trolley jack in a plastic case.it fits in the bottom of the wardrobe perfectly...

Post by **Stefvan** » 18 Jul 2008, 07:54

Also remember that a bottle jack can crush the jacking point to the extent it is impossible to get the VW jack to fit back in the hole...

Stefvan

Post by **dwayne** » 19 Jul 2008, 21:28

An update to this ........ took your advice once again Rob, got myself a 2.25 tonne high lift trolley jack from Halfords for £39.99 came free with 2 3 tonne ratchet axle stands , Jack fits in the rear O/S cupboard standing up with a homemade clamp .

Once again thanks for your help and advice

Post by **Mocki** » 19 Jul 2008, 21:36

i have a 2 tonne bottle jack, that fits under the driverseat, with a metal plate to sit it on , and it goes under the suspension, rather than on the jacking points.......... i slung the oem jack, bliddy dangerous things, i wouldnt use one to jack a reliant robin with........

Post by **dwayne** » 19 Jul 2008, 21:41

I know what you mean , I looked at my mates oem jack this morning and decided that they didn't look too safe