RE: jack slipped

["Peter B" <peterb@mysysltd.com>]

Used properly this is an excellent jack.

Peter
1990 200TQ

Jacks only ever slipped when I used it improperly.

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-quattro@audifans.com [mailto:owner-quattro@audifans.com]On
Behalf Of Jack Gagnon
Sent: Saturday, December 18, 1999 3:58 PM
To: ckrafft@olg.com; quattro@audifans.com
Subject: Re: jack slipped


The jacks on these cars are the cheesiest things I have ever seen.  It is
build with the same integrity as an aluminum window screen!  I can't believe
that a manufacturer would take the risk of liability for those things.

Jack (no pun intended)

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----- Original Message -----
From: C. Krafft <ckrafft@olg.com>
To: <quattro@audifans.com>
Sent: Saturday, December 18, 1999 2:44 PM
Subject: jack slipped


> Had the misfortune of having my trusty Audi jack fold under the car while
I
> was trying to raise the car.  (wheel was off)  Lead screw looks like a
> u-bolt now.  Fortunately, no one was under the car.  Was on level, smooth
> surface (garage floor).  Not quite sure why it slipped, although I've
> always been a bit suspicious of that jack.
> Anyway, anyone have any suggestions on where to find a new jack.
> Carlsen's, Audi junk yards, etc.
> Thanks,
> Charlie Krafft
>