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Old 02-13-2006, 06:51 PM
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Default As a side note, my brother's "less piggy" S4 snapped his jack as well when he was trying to change a

flat. He was on a level surface in a parking lot, was doing all the right things and bam, it folded like a cheap suit. Audi needs to be REAL careful about that one. B6 BTW.
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If that fit in the side well where my jack currently is, I'd buy it tomorrow.
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Good closeup of the Phaeton jack.
<img src="http://www.hostdub.com/albums/PanEuropean/Tire_Changing_12.jpg">

The Jack in action.
<img src="http://www.hostdub.com/albums/PanEuropean/Tire_Changing_13.jpg">


I anyone wants measurements or additional detail, shoot an email my way. Stay safe.
Old 02-13-2006, 08:35 PM
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nice jack......
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A$$.
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Great advice, tks
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Default I just called a local VW dealer - they say "0" Phaeton jacks in U.S., would have to be ordered from

Germany - how retarded.
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Probably take a few weeks at most?
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maybe I'lll get lucky and the last few Phaetons will be sold for parts
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Yes, until then, no flat tires for you! :-)


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