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I got tired of ramps, floor jacks and jack stands.

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Old 12-16-2005, 07:14 AM
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Default Tranny is very accessable, and yes, I just park right on top of it.

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/87363/p1010001_2.jpg"></center><p>
You can move the lift around, but it's VERY heavy. I just leave it in one of the bays. When the cars are parked no one knows it's there. If your car is lowered you may meed a set of 2x10's to give yourself a bit more clearence.
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Default What sort of mechanical safety is included?

Is there some type of a locking device to keep the lift up if the hydraulics fail?

I know of someone that was pinned under a MB 600 when their hydraulic lift went out. Not pretty.
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looks like you need to replace your distributor gear output seal...
Old 12-16-2005, 08:43 AM
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Default More pictures of the lift, safety lock, lift points etc.

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/87363/p1010001.jpg">

Spring loaded safety lock

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/87363/p1010002.1.jpg">

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/87363/p1010003.1.jpg">

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/87363/p1010002_2.jpg">

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/87363/p1010004.1.jpg">

From these two lift points and forward everything is 100% accessable

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/87363/p1010005.jpg">
You can also get extension adapters with rubber pads for higher frame clearance
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/87363/p1010009.1.jpg">
You might need a couple of 2x10 if your car is lowered
Old 12-16-2005, 08:49 AM
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Default I saw that too.......

<ul><li><a href="http://www.audipages.com/Tech_Articles/auto_transmission/transealreplacement.html">Thanks to PaulW I got a step by step procedure right here.</a></li></ul>
Old 12-16-2005, 11:08 AM
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Default So very nice.....

.....I haven't done car repair for a while now....have been pimpin my living room....and now I am buying a two flat that I want to flip, have 60 days to complete the work!

Most will be contracted out.....

Maybe I'll be able to get a S8 when it's all over! And a lift too!!!
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Default Thanks Paul, I can see that we share some of the same passions.......

I'm in real estate too. And my next car is likely to either be a 02-03 S8 or a 05 A8. Happy holidays!
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Even better! If I had one I would probably end up detailing the under side of the car as well! ;-)
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Don't get me started...The neighbors think I'm carwash crazy already......;-)
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Exactly what i was thinking...
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