[Vwdiesel] Lifting car

[David Cook]

Rudy-

I'm going to assume that the trans will also be coming
out underneath the car, I don't know how it couldn't
be.

Anyway, with those two components off the front end,
it should be pretty light (relatively).  I wouldn't
jack it from up by the radiator (Nothing too strong up
there), but you may be able to do it from just behind
the engine area along a sturdy part of the frame.

Or, round up about three of the biggest guys on the
local high school or juco football team.  Offer them a
pizza (or the chance to impress their girlfriend) to
come pick up the front of the car.  I'll bet that they
wouldn't even break a sweat.

David

--- Rudy <petersenrudy at hotmail.com> wrote:

> 84 Jetta, I have the engine on the ground ready to
> slide out from under the
> car.  I'm thinking of lifting the car by the front
> cross member under the
> radiator to gain clearance for removing engine.
>  
> My question, Is that part of the vehicle strong
> enough to support the weight
> of the front end of vehicle.  Anyone have any
> experiences or suggestions
> they can share?
>  
> Rudy
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David Cook
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