[was Re: Mechanics] Ramps versus jacks.

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

Get ramps. 
Makes oil/filter changes so much simpler/safer/easier on the car.
Six-foot long 2x10s can make ramps and lowered Sciroccos compatible.

Larry  sandiego16V

> DON"T get ramps.  This will be a waste of your $$$.
> 
> If you get into doing your own work, you will
> inevitably end up lowering your 'rocco with some sport
> springs.  As soon as you do this, your 'rocco will
> neither go frontwards or backwards up the ramp without
> scraping the hell out of the front valance.
> 
> Mark - with a set of rarely used ramps.
> 
> --- Chris <vze28h54@verizon.net> wrote:
> > 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.
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >Is your boss reading your email? ....Probably
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> > >Sign up today at http://mail.lycos.com
> > >
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