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Date:         Sun, 18 Apr 2004 16:49:04 -0400
Reply-To:     David Brodbeck <gull@GULL.US>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         David Brodbeck <gull@GULL.US>
Subject:      Re: A query about jackstands
Comments: To: Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@HOTMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <BAY2-F106wdlLAg5EtZ00017942@hotmail.com>
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On Sun, 18 Apr 2004, Bob Stevens wrote:


> I use the hyd-bottle-type for some jobs also. It can be put under the wheel
> a-arm link and so it results in keeping the van closer to the ground and
> allows me to put the j-stand under that wheel, then move the hyd-bottle
> jack.


It's also good on diesels if you have to take out one of the engine
mounts.  (For example, the left-side one to remove the manifolds.)  You
can put the lift pad of the bottle jack under one of those cast lift ears
on the bottom of the block.  (Not under the oil pan, please!)
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