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This. I even use jackstands with ramps. I have some ugly stories to tell about people who didn't respect the risk.SlowToke wrote: 15 Aug 2023, 23:19 IMHO, when it comes to jacking up vehicles, it's best not to rely on one device. I've always used a backup. When it comes to my head being crushed or not, I prefer a little insurance.
This is me chopping out the exhaust and preparing to change the transmission in a Plymouth Fury ('67 I think) that my uncle gave me. 40ish years and *40ish pounds ago. Notice I left the chain attached to the tractor.JimVH wrote: 16 Aug 2023, 10:30This. I even use jackstands with ramps. I have some ugly stories to tell about people who didn't respect the risk.SlowToke wrote: 15 Aug 2023, 23:19 IMHO, when it comes to jacking up vehicles, it's best not to rely on one device. I've always used a backup. When it comes to my head being crushed or not, I prefer a little insurance.
Safety First!FredS wrote: 16 Aug 2023, 10:48This is me chopping out the exhaust and preparing to change the transmission in a Plymouth Fury ('67 I think) that my uncle gave me. 40ish years and *40ish pounds ago. Notice I left the chain attached to the tractor.JimVH wrote: 16 Aug 2023, 10:30This. I even use jackstands with ramps. I have some ugly stories to tell about people who didn't respect the risk.SlowToke wrote: 15 Aug 2023, 23:19 IMHO, when it comes to jacking up vehicles, it's best not to rely on one device. I've always used a backup. When it comes to my head being crushed or not, I prefer a little insurance.
Safety first.
*by "40ish pounds", I mean 60
I just love seeing your old pictures FredS.
German cars (even those assembled in TN) are great.Hovannes wrote: 25 Aug 2023, 11:17 I got a call from the shop regarding our 2014 Passat. Both the pressure relief valve and the oil cooler are toast.
This is going to be 'spensive and I take it a harbinger of things to come with the ol' Passat, so a new ride is probably in order. Right after I finish paying off the repair bill
This lasted ten years, so I can't complain---uh, yes I can.FredS wrote: 25 Aug 2023, 12:48German cars (even those assembled in TN) are great.Hovannes wrote: 25 Aug 2023, 11:17 I got a call from the shop regarding our 2014 Passat. Both the pressure relief valve and the oil cooler are toast.
This is going to be 'spensive and I take it a harbinger of things to come with the ol' Passat, so a new ride is probably in order. Right after I finish paying off the repair bill
For 5 years.
After that, you're living on borrowed time. Expect a $3000 repair bill any day thereafter. Probably the same day your savings account dips below $2000.