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> my first engine drop, best system for jack stands
JerryP
post Mar 5 2005, 09:47 PM
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Everything is ready I think. I just want to get the most rear height and keep it safe. Where do you guys put the jack stands to get enough height and keep them out of the way?
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post Mar 6 2005, 08:06 AM
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I found it is important to keep the car level when on the j-stands.
Much easier to lower the engine when the car is level. The mounts slide off the bolts and don't bind in the holes.

Once the engine is resting on the jack and out of the car, than jack the ass of the car up and lower the front stands so you have more room in the rear to get it out.
I would always take the wheels off if not using ramps, of course. Gives you more room to move around and access.

Also go slow. You're not at LeMans trying to get back into the race.(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/driving.gif)
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JerryP   my first engine drop   Mar 5 2005, 09:47 PM
Rob Ways   I use wood that goes underneath the tires. Jack st...   Mar 5 2005, 09:57 PM
scotty b   <...   Mar 5 2005, 10:06 PM
scott thacher   also as you go up or down make sure you dont go to...   Mar 5 2005, 10:10 PM
JerryP   I guess I could put the wheels back on and use my ...   Mar 5 2005, 10:11 PM
JerryP   Thanks guys. I'm just not trusting those jack ...   Mar 5 2005, 10:18 PM
scott thacher   where is berwin ( sp ) pa. unless you have a engin...   Mar 5 2005, 10:21 PM
JerryP   Berwyn is just outside Philly. Why no ramps.... no...   Mar 5 2005, 10:24 PM
Air_Cooled_Nut   The tech section on this site has a how-to w/pictu...   Mar 5 2005, 10:26 PM
sj914     Mar 6 2005, 07:50 AM
URY914   I found it is important to keep the car level when...   Mar 6 2005, 08:06 AM
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