N nchiav New Member Jan 7, 2009 2 0 0 Jan 7, 2009 #1 Jan 7, 2009 #1 bought long tubes, instructions look simply enough. just not sure on the best way to jack the engine up with no damage?
bought long tubes, instructions look simply enough. just not sure on the best way to jack the engine up with no damage?
B BLAKDOUT New Member Nov 7, 2008 85 0 0 Jan 7, 2009 #2 Jan 7, 2009 #2 put a 2x4 block or something on the end of the jack and jackit at the bottom of the trans case. you will only need it raised about 2-3 inches
put a 2x4 block or something on the end of the jack and jackit at the bottom of the trans case. you will only need it raised about 2-3 inches
C CPman New Member Apr 2, 2005 129 0 0 Jan 7, 2009 #3 Jan 7, 2009 #3 Are you talking at the bellhousing area?
UrbanRedneck New Member Mar 27, 2008 173 0 0 Jan 7, 2009 #4 Jan 7, 2009 #4 I wouldn't do it there. It'd probably be ok, but the commonly accepted way is to put the jack (with a block of wood) under the oil pan.
I wouldn't do it there. It'd probably be ok, but the commonly accepted way is to put the jack (with a block of wood) under the oil pan.
N nchiav New Member Jan 7, 2009 2 0 0 Jan 8, 2009 #5 Jan 8, 2009 #5 THANKS I HAVE HEARD OF THIS BUT WASN'T SURE , THE INSTUCTIONS SAY NOT TO JACK UP BY USING THE OIL PAN
THANKS I HAVE HEARD OF THIS BUT WASN'T SURE , THE INSTUCTIONS SAY NOT TO JACK UP BY USING THE OIL PAN
UrbanRedneck New Member Mar 27, 2008 173 0 0 Jan 8, 2009 #6 Jan 8, 2009 #6 You can't jack the CAR up on the pan, but you're just lifting the engine a few inches. I use the oil pan for that all the time on just about every kind of car.
You can't jack the CAR up on the pan, but you're just lifting the engine a few inches. I use the oil pan for that all the time on just about every kind of car.