 Tire Jack what to do, Restore or replace? |
|
|
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
|
  |
| LotusJoe |
 Mar 19 2012, 04:50 PM
Post
#1
|
|
Europa Twink Driver  Group: Members Posts: 406 Joined: 30-November 09 From: Southern California Member No.: 11,085 Region Association: Southern California  |
Has anyone been able to disassemble the screw jack? I've been able to get the hat off and the screw out but that is about as far as I can get. Is it worth the hassle to continue on or should I just replace the jack? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
I have this jack.  I found a VW jack for $60.00 new. Looks like the only difference is the foot.  |
   |
 
|
| SirAndy |
Mar 19 2012, 04:57 PM
Post
#2
|
|
Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,634 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(LotusJoe @ Mar 19 2012, 03:50 PM)  Is it worth the hassle to continue on or should I just replace the jack? What's wrong with yours? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
|
|
|
| LotusJoe |
Mar 19 2012, 04:59 PM
Post
#3
|
|
Europa Twink Driver Group: Members Posts: 406 Joined: 30-November 09 From: Southern California Member No.: 11,085 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Mar 19 2012, 03:57 PM) QUOTE(LotusJoe @ Mar 19 2012, 03:50 PM) Is it worth the hassle to continue on or should I just replace the jack? What's wrong with yours? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) The one I have pictured is just an example; it's not mine. Mine is all rusty. Sorry for the confusion. I put mine in it's place. |
|
|
|
| SirAndy |
Mar 19 2012, 05:02 PM
Post
#4
|
|
Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,634 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(LotusJoe @ Mar 19 2012, 03:59 PM) QUOTE(SirAndy @ Mar 19 2012, 03:57 PM) QUOTE(LotusJoe @ Mar 19 2012, 03:50 PM) Is it worth the hassle to continue on or should I just replace the jack? What's wrong with yours? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) The one I have pictured is just an example; it's not mine. Mine is all rusty. Aha! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I was looking at the picture and thought it was actually looking pretty good ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) |
|
|
|
| rfuerst911sc |
Mar 19 2012, 06:05 PM
Post
#5
|
|
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,158 Joined: 4-May 06 From: Dahlonega , Georgia Member No.: 5,980 Region Association: South East States |
In my opinion the original jacks are not that great when in good working order. My jack was in decent shape and worked the full range but I never want to be on the side of the road having to rely on it. I decided to buy a used OEM jack from a Porsche 944. Those jacks are aluminum so light in weight and more stable than the 914 jack. However the 944 jack does not go into the jack hole but rather has a flat platform on the top that you place under the lifting " donuts " under the chassis. Much safer I believe and when screwed all the way down is easy to store. I think I payed about $40.00 for it it's a great addition to the carry on tool arsenal.
|
|
|
|
|
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:
|
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 13th May 2024 - 02:05 AM |
Invision Power Board
v9.1.4 © 2024 IPS, Inc.