Re: [MBZ] Jack Safety
Thanks everyone. Didn't want to go out and do something too stupid when this resource is here. Chris Kueny ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 78 Chevy Custom deluxe '85 300TD '02 Subaru Outback - Original Message - From: "Russ Williams" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2005 3:21 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Jack Safety Sure Chris, That's how I did it when I changed the Center Bearing and carrier on wife's 240D. Russ W. '83 240D x2 Chris wrote: Would it be safe to work under a 123 wagon with the front two wheels on steel ramps, and the two back wheels jacked up and the frame placed on jack stands? More properly phrased, is this a common way to work under a car? I need to get to the bottom of a wheel/driveshaft noise, and while driving it sounds like it is coming from the back wheel, under the car it sounds like it is coming from the driveshaft. As I inch closer to the front of the car (with just the back jacked up and secured), the space gets tighter and I bang my beak. Chris Kueny ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 78 Chevy Custom deluxe '85 300TD '02 Subaru Outback ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Jack Safety
Sure Chris, That's how I did it when I changed the Center Bearing and carrier on wife's 240D. Russ W. '83 240D x2 Chris wrote: Would it be safe to work under a 123 wagon with the front two wheels on steel ramps, and the two back wheels jacked up and the frame placed on jack stands? More properly phrased, is this a common way to work under a car? I need to get to the bottom of a wheel/driveshaft noise, and while driving it sounds like it is coming from the back wheel, under the car it sounds like it is coming from the driveshaft. As I inch closer to the front of the car (with just the back jacked up and secured), the space gets tighter and I bang my beak. Chris Kueny ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 78 Chevy Custom deluxe '85 300TD '02 Subaru Outback ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Jack Safety
Would it be safe to work under a 123 wagon with the front two wheels on steel ramps, and the two back wheels jacked up and the frame placed on jack stands? That's what I do, as often as not. My ramps are these rather stout pressed steel ones, painted green. Maybe 20 years old or something. I've seen some for sale that I'd never trust with my life. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Jack Safety
Chris wrote: Would it be safe to work under a 123 wagon with the front two wheels on steel ramps, and the two back wheels jacked up and the frame placed on jack stands? More properly phrased, is this a common way to work under a car? I Four heavy-duty jackstands would definately be best, and not very expensive. But what you're proposing is probably okay as long as you're using heavy, reinforced ramps and not the wimpy stamped-steel stuff. I gave up on ramps when I forsook front wheel drive - just getting the front of the Mercedes up on them was frustrating and seemed more unsafe than actually crawling underneath them. Tom P.S. Center carrier bearing is a likely culprit. BTDT.
[MBZ] Jack Safety
Would it be safe to work under a 123 wagon with the front two wheels on steel ramps, and the two back wheels jacked up and the frame placed on jack stands? More properly phrased, is this a common way to work under a car? I need to get to the bottom of a wheel/driveshaft noise, and while driving it sounds like it is coming from the back wheel, under the car it sounds like it is coming from the driveshaft. As I inch closer to the front of the car (with just the back jacked up and secured), the space gets tighter and I bang my beak. Chris Kueny ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 78 Chevy Custom deluxe '85 300TD '02 Subaru Outback
