[was Re: Mechanics] Ramps versus jacks.

[Larry" <rocco16v@netzero.com (Larry)]

Amen, Chris, amen. (to go along with the ramps, right?)

larry

> 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.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >--
> >
> >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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