how do you jack the car up on stands?
#12
RE: how do you jack the car up on stands?
I just wasnt sure if there was a tall jack to go with tall jackstands i obviously knew the "wood trick" thats what i was planning to do....I done a clutch on a dsm before so i have an idea...
#13
RE: how do you jack the car up on stands?
The oil pan on a 1.8T is 1/2 thick aluminum cast, lifting it with wood could never damage the pan.
But like i said, you really only need about 2 feet of clearance to pull a clutch out of a TT. So a standard jack and 2 ton jack stands fully extended are more than enough to pull the trans out.
But like i said, you really only need about 2 feet of clearance to pull a clutch out of a TT. So a standard jack and 2 ton jack stands fully extended are more than enough to pull the trans out.
#14
RE: how do you jack the car up on stands?
I'm not so sure about a 1/2.... i'd guess a 1/4" MAYBE. But with that said, as long as you don't jack from the center of the pan, it should be safe. the strength is around the edges.
You're whole operation of jacking 2' sounds a little iffy to me though.... be careful.
You're whole operation of jacking 2' sounds a little iffy to me though.... be careful.
#16
RE: how do you jack the car up on stands?
i'll help you jack it up...its scary no doubt...and yes you do need as tall as jack stands as possible...and you will need a racing jack(two pushes and its fully extended) and dont worry about the angle...we arent gonna jack just the front up...thats just dumb. i have 4 48in jack stands and used all four...car will be level.....
#18
RE: how do you jack the car up on stands?
yea thought of that but it needs to be level in order to get the tranny out smoothly and back in smoothly i will deff take pics and post em up threw out the install hopefully i will begin this week waiting on spec to deliver my clutch....
#20
RE: how do you jack the car up on stands?
ORIGINAL: diehlryan
If you can't figure out how to lift your car high enough I highly suggest you dont tackle a clutch install on your own.
If you can't figure out how to lift your car high enough I highly suggest you dont tackle a clutch install on your own.
Your hospital bills will be more than paying someone qualified to do the job.