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[was Re: Mechanics] Ramps versus jacks.

Get a DECENT hydraulic jack of they type used in garages.  Doesn't have to 
be one of those one block long jobs, just don't bother with the $49.95 
models.  It'll cost you a few hundred dollars, but it you do a lot of work, 
it is well worth it.  Oh, also get some good jackstands.

Chris

At 01:46 AM 04/09/2002 -0200, Marko Latrell wrote:
>I hear that and I gotta get more into doing my own work on my rocco and 
>GTI. These are pretty simple cars to work on. I just don't wanna goof 
>something up. I need a set of those ramps that you drive up onto also.
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>On Mon, 8 Apr 2002 19:47:16
>  Larry wrote:
> >Second rule is: fix EVERYTHING yourself.  There are just too many 
> benefits in doing your own work to list....and you CAN do it.
> >
> >Larry  sandiego16V
> >  ----- Original Message -----
> >  From: DEMETRIS RAPTIS
> >  To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> >  Sent: Monday, April 08, 2002 6:58 AM
> >  Subject: Mechanics
> >
> >
> >  Rule is always stay with a dedicated VW mechanic.But even he will rip 
> you off. My mechanic used to charge reasonable prices couple yrs ago, 
> because he had two very good mechanics working for him. Now those two 
> left to work in the VW stealership and he is forced to work more. guess 
> what happens then, prices go up.He even makes you sign a waiver if you 
> bring your own parts. Be aware though, a mechanic who is very busy is 
> more likely to make mistakes.
> >  Numerous times I had to go back to adjust timing belt, put nuts on tie 
> rods, tighten strut cups that were producing a "clunk", even replace a 
> missing nut from the bottom of the rear shock. being understaffed 
> produces mistakes. I realized that and from now on simple things I fix 
> them myself.
> >
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