Thread: Disco Bottle Jack vs. High Lift

Hi all, I just refilled my D2 jack because it would not work. The rubber bung half way up the body of the jack can be removed. You can then fill it with oil. I know engine oil is not the right stuff, but it works
Mine would not complete stage one let alone stage two. now it works fine...

I agree it is stoopid to store the jack on it's side (D2), especially considering it's not properly sealed. Never mind that the factory storage almost forces you to put the push in bung facing down so when it get warm it forces the oil OUT. stoopid! stoopd! stoopid!

You can get the cover down on the storage compartment if you put the jack in with the bung facing up, just needs a little persuasion.

Good high lift should take a lot of weight. The Rover jacks also take a lot of weight but don't have the same range of height. I use both jacks on my gravel sloped drive with a block of wood under them.

Originally Posted by one_iota

I lament the loss off mine...evidenced by the spewing of hydraulic fluid...A supercrap imposter now occupies the space and no where near confidence building.

I understand that they are not repairable?

nope you can fix them
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/projects-t...te-images.html

the reason why you can make the rover jack lift so much is becuase it has compound mechanical advantage.

1. you get the advantage of small piston driving big piston
2. you get the length of the lever advantage to drive the little piston.

the highlift only has the mechanical advantage of the length of the lever.

Originally Posted by harry

and i forgotto mention
who in the dosco design team put the jack under the bonnet?
they obviously have never had to get it out when the vehicle has been running for a while - hot as hades.

That space on mine is taken up by the 2nd battery.
It now live under the rear of the front pasenger seat
(jacked under the seat rail so it won't move)
with the handle under the back seat and wheel brace, everything is in one spot.

Wow, this thread is ancient! Next the Roman Baths will be dredged up

Originally Posted by harry

and i forgotto mention
who in the dosco design team put the jack under the bonnet?
they obviously have never had to get it out when the vehicle has been running for a while - hot as hades.

hmmm..... so it would be better if it were stored under the floor in the luggage area, under your camping gear and fridge and every other item you have carefully stacked so it doesn't rattle?

I'll leave mine where it is thanks

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Someone reading this thread???