Cheers for the info Guys
I ended up doing the front by getting stand under one side then jacking the other side wishbone with a block of 4x2 and placed stand in jacking point. At no point did the car look unstable doing this.
I did the rear separately from central point and left Jack in place with a bit of tension on it and 2 rear Jack stands.
My ground was not exactly straight and level so didn’t risk all 4 wheels off at once.
I got my expansion tank done with coolant flush and with front up it bled itself no problem. Got 2 new callipers fitted to front, painted all 4 callipers carriers and disc hubs then flushed brake fluid. ( Calipers painted off the car).
Nice to get a good drive in it yesterday after it being laid up for a while
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Almost a jacking disaster! Advice please
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Almost a jacking disaster! Advice please
I'm glad you managed to get it sorted, although probably not nearly as glad as you!
Coupes because stunning!
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Yeah, glad you got it sorted, Given the average age of the punters on here I doubt there are many that haven’t had a jacking disaster.
Yep, we all thought it, but looks like it was down to me to say it
Yep, we all thought it, but looks like it was down to me to say it
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With age, I now cheat
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911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
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Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
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That is my next big purchase. I’m 53 this year and done my share of concrete commandos over the years.
Currently; 2011 E89 23i SDrive M Sport Highline Titan Silver
Previously;
2014 SLK250CDI AMG Sport
2012 E89 SDrive 2.0 M Sport. White
2011 Audi TT Quattro
2006 Z4 2.5 Sport
2013 420D coupe
2002 Z3 2.2 Sport
1996 Z3 1.9
Previously;
2014 SLK250CDI AMG Sport
2012 E89 SDrive 2.0 M Sport. White
2011 Audi TT Quattro
2006 Z4 2.5 Sport
2013 420D coupe
2002 Z3 2.2 Sport
1996 Z3 1.9
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So worth it, used it last week to change the brake pads on my son’s 140. Made it a doddle.
Current:
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3
Previous:
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3
Previous:
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo