Just making sure i do this safely - Page 2

Paul240480 · Sep 21st, 2013, 12:55

Got a sort of 'scalpings' gravel driveway here. I position my ramps and blocks of wood as ' extenders' to lift the skirt before it hits the ramp. I also hammer 6" nails through a hole in the each ramp into the gravel to stop them sliding away

Rebuild · Sep 21st, 2013, 15:52

Well that was fun!
I just changed the oil and the filter. That was my first time changing them and jacking my car up by myself so i took my sweet time but i rather do it slowly and properly than do it again next week. I ended up jacking one side at a time. First i tried from the middle but it just didn't seem safe enough.
Thanks everyone for your input! Such a nice community on these forums.

For future reference what are the best places to jack up rear of these volvos? Also recommended jack stand positions? Pictures would be very much appreciated.
Thanks

krussel · Sep 21st, 2013, 16:13

Glad it went ok :-)

Its rewarding to know the job was done well and carefully. Also saved a fair bit of cash for other Volvo parts or toys.

Sep 21st, 2013, 12:55	#11
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Sep 21st, 2013, 15:52	#12
Rebuild Junior Member Last Online: Mar 10th, 2020 20:16 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Nottingham	Well that was fun! I just changed the oil and the filter. That was my first time changing them and jacking my car up by myself so i took my sweet time but i rather do it slowly and properly than do it again next week. I ended up jacking one side at a time. First i tried from the middle but it just didn't seem safe enough. Thanks everyone for your input! Such a nice community on these forums. For future reference what are the best places to jack up rear of these volvos? Also recommended jack stand positions? Pictures would be very much appreciated. Thanks Last edited by Rebuild; Sep 21st, 2013 at 15:54.

Sep 21st, 2013, 16:13	#13
krussel Premier Member Last Online: Apr 28th, 2023 19:21 Join Date: May 2013 Location: hertfordshire	Glad it went ok :-) Its rewarding to know the job was done well and carefully. Also saved a fair bit of cash for other Volvo parts or toys. __________________ 2005 C70 2.4 GT Conv (LP Turbo) 2008 Seat Ibiza FR 1.9 Tdi "When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car".

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