In a message dated 98-03-20 08:33:22 EST, crud@DNET.NET writes: > The van that I bought last week has a problem. > It is a 87 westfalia, but it has 91 bumpers and trim all the way around. > When I tried to jack it up on the side, the trim started to crack. > This is because the holes on the trim are not lined up perfectly with the > holes for the jack. As soon as I try jacking (no pun), the trim starts to > break. > > I want a new and different jack that doesn't fit through the holes. > Can you help me with this one? The vans with the trim panels cam with a new style jack that has a longer rod. I think the problem is that your jack's rod may not be long enough to engage completely. I'd attempt to try a newer Vanagon jack before trying a completely different one. Good luck, Jim Davis |
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