If you're getting and airbag, get one that has the option to use a compressor.
The exhaust pipes are linked, so unless you block off the other pipe as well, exhaust inflation won't work.
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If you're getting and airbag, get one that has the option to use a compressor.
The exhaust pipes are linked, so unless you block off the other pipe as well, exhaust inflation won't work.
The bottle jack under the "coiled" D3 also is stored "lying down". No leaks noted as yet (I wonder if it's empty)?:oQuote:
Originally Posted by Utemad
It's also of a much smaller diameter than the aftermarket one that I used in my D1 (which did lose oil, even though I stored it upright).
Not too long ago I stopped to help a family with a flat tyre on their Jeep Grand Cherokee in Greensborough after watching them stare at the tyre for a long time.
He had the Jeep only a few months, purchased 2nd hand. Turned out the jack winder was missing as well as the wheel brace. He had tried using his brother's scissor jack from the brother's VE Commodore but that folded under the weight. (Jack & Commodore only 8 days old :o).
Used my bottle jack from the D2 but it topped out. Needed to scrape away some gravel to get the wheel on as I didn't have anything to put under the jack to increase height. Not ideal LR OE supply! :mad:
OOPS! Sorry guys it is a 20 Ton jack, not 80. Shouldn't rely on my memory these days! I have to move my cargo barrier to get to it so I got the jack out and it is a Toolex brand, made you know where and I got it from Gasweld for about $89. It is big and weighs 11kg but the only one to give the height needed.Quote:
Originally Posted by garryc
Garry,
On the scissor jack there's a locating "nib" on the top of the jack that locks into the jacking point on the chassis rail. What did you do about this with the bottle jack?
From what I can see the one you bought (and the others I've found) just have a flat, round (say 50mm dia) disc at the top of the jack.
Cheers,
Mark
Mark, I cut a short bit of pipe that fitted over the disc on the top of the jack, welded a flat piece on top and a stud to go in the hole in the chassis. This is a separate piece that I keep in the car so that I can use the jack for other purposes. Will post a picture. regards GarryQuote:
Originally Posted by WhiteD3
If I,ve got the process right here is a picture of the jack with the inner part wound up and the adaptor I made to fit the top of the jack to the chassis.:)Quote:
Originally Posted by garryc
http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/4624/dsc00347dn3.jpg
http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/697/dsc00349at1.jpg
Thanks Garry.
See this recall:
View Recall*-*Land Rover Discovery 3
Product Model: Discovery 3
Target Number:
Model Years From: 2005-2006
Consequences:
Campaign Number: D015
VIN Range: 5A311326 to 6A357852
Serial Range:
Product Info: MY2005 and MY2006 that are fitted with coil spring suspension.
Defect Details: Some vehicles are fitted with an incorrect scissor style jack.
Point 1
Scissor Jack is cr@p.
Point 2
You need to make sure you put the jack in the hole in the chassis not the cover for the compressor. (easily confused) If you get it wrong you can snap the compressor bracket or even the compressor.
Point 3
Leave a door open as this will stop it getting stuck in extended mode.
Point 4
Get an air jack, as has been said compressor is better but if you dont have a compressor get a test plug (40-50mm) from a plumbers supply to bung up ther other exhaust.
An air jack can also be used for recovery.
Point 5
Get rid of the OEM Wrangler tyres so you won't get many punctures.:D