2Ton Jack Problem

kintangoman · Post by **kintangoman** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 11:00 pm

Tried to change the brake disc in my car 2day (MOT due in 5days), but the 2ton jack only lifted a little bit, then would not raise car any further. looks like the hydraulic function wont work. any advice???

thanks.

kintangoman

thescruff · Post by **thescruff** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 1:13 am

Buy a new one

Sparky James · Post by **Sparky James** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 6:26 am

top it up with jack oil

kintangoman · Post by **kintangoman** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 10:40 am

thescruff wrote:Buy a new one

ok scruff, but i think i'll go with sparky james and top-up with jack oil (if i can find one). if that fails, then i,ll get a new one.

darrenba · Post by **darrenba** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 11:28 am

Also make sure the release valve is fully closed.

Simon Site Manager · Post by **Simon Site Manager** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 4:47 pm

I reckon the seals have gone!

S

kintangoman · Post by **kintangoman** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 5:58 pm

Simon Site Manager wrote:I reckon the seals have gone!

S

the release valve is fully closed. made 3 attempt at lifting car & relerasing jack 2B sure. have had jack now for 7yrs, so may be the seals have had it???

will still locate and add jack oil then see if it helps. if it doesn't, then i'll buy another.

kintangoman

Hitch · Post by **Hitch** » Sun Nov 15, 2009 2:55 pm

Sounds like it just needs a drop of oil.

kintangoman · Post by **kintangoman** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 11:03 pm

Hitch wrote:Sounds like it just needs a drop of oil.

I'll be puting some oil in the jack

thanks

kintangoman