RE: jack slipped - and monkey lads.

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

That's the point Bob! It is not proper use of the jack to put any force on
the car with the jack in place.  Loosening and tightening of the wheel bolts
is done with the wheel on the ground.

I had the misfortune of this morning changing a flat after having the
Canadian Tire Pit Stop crew change my oil and do a 'Free' safety inspection.
This included testing tire pressures. In so doing they damaged the right
front valve so that by this morning it was flat. The car was on a slight (2
degree) incline and I managed to have it off and back on using the
Audi/Bilstein jack with no problems whatsoever.

Magnificent piece of engineering and very strong - WHEN USED PROPERLY! For
anything other use outside of elevating and lowering the car get the right
equipment - a hydraulic cylinder jack for compactness or a hydraulic trolley
(garage type) jack - and use secure stands once the vehicle is elevated to
working height.

Amen ;-)

Best of the season to all!

Peter
1990 200TQ

ps Gotta drop by Leny's again to see his latest, he seems to be 80% German
iron naowadays.


-----Original Message-----
From: -=Bob=- [mailto:mx@snet.net]
Sent: Sunday, December 19, 1999 12:21 AM
To: Peter B
Cc: Jack Gagnon; quattro@audifans.com
Subject: Re: jack slipped




Peter B wrote:

> Used properly this is an excellent jack.

I disagree. I think they are deathtraps. Even when used properly it is
difficult
to put any force on the car without it wanting to rock off the jack.
Bob