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Tjensen
 
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   Member No: #954
Location: Bergen |
I am leaving the car for underbody rust treatment and polishing (Waxguard) tomoroow, to make it survive the winter... But should I: 1. Tell them nothing (on lifting with all wheels hanging) 2. Tell them to loosen the LDS cap 3. tell them to remove the LDS cap It is a 2010 3,0, so it will maybe be OK to tell them nothing (??) But there is still a warning in the guides, even for for these cars. |
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C6Dave
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  Member No: #1
Location: Northumberland |
The suspension should be in the 'high' position when jacking the car and letting the wheels hang. However if it's on a 4 post lift then it will be OK |
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speedfix
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  Member No: #1043
Location: south west |
The suspension should be in the 'high' position when jacking the car and letting the wheels hang. Jacking the car yes in the high position but only for one wheel removal. For a two post lift normal ride hight, slacken the lds filler cap, with engine running position the hoist arms turn off ignition switch within 2-3 mins lift the car to the required hight. The suspenstion travel will now be free for servicing and to get to all the rust proffing aereas If it a four post hoist then it will be more of a problem with some due to blocking and positioning of the runners. |
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ciao_chao
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  Member No: #518
Location: Buckinghamshire |
Sorry for being a complete idiot, but what are 2/4-post lifts? | ||
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buggebubben
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  Member No: #1017
Location: Landskrona |
Sorry for being a complete idiot too, but where is the lds filler cap located? I´m into switching for winter tyres and this will be handle by the tyre company so I want to be sure to leave correct instructions...if I have to. |
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speedfix
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Member No: #1043
Location: south west |
Did not work Well those pictures did not go through. Regarding the two post hoist they have one pillar each side with two arms that swing and ajust to the car. The underneath is more visible and most conponents can be worked on with ease. The LDS filler cap is for filling the suspension fluid tank black on the osf of the car. Hope this helps without pictures of the hoists |
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C6Dave
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Member No: #1
Location: Northumberland |
buggebubben wrote ... Sorry for being a complete idiot too, but where is the lds filler cap located? I´m into switching for winter tyres and this will be handle by the tyre company so I want to be sure to leave correct instructions...if I have to. Top of the LDS tank, left side of the engine bay, looking from the front, just behind the washer bottle filler 
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smihaialex
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  Member No: #1031
Location: Bucharest |
So let me get this straight - if, let's say, my car has to undergo some serious repairs and it will be lifted completely - all 4 wheels off the ground (on a four post hydraulic repair station) - it needs some preparation? What can go wrong if the mechanics working on the car don't do the preparation and just leave it hanging for a couple of days? | ||
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speedfix
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Member No: #1043
Location: south west |
A two post lift is far better for lift off within the two minute time proceedure. Can be left hanging as long as required. The wheels suspension travel will be free for any work needed. The underneath unit items can be worked on more easly than having the long lateral rails obstructing parts on a four post and causing probs with the wheel free set up.  |
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C6Dave
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Member No: #1
Location: Northumberland |
Care does need to be taken on a 2 post lift though to get the jacking points correct as the car is front heavy. Get it wrong and the car could nose dive off. It has been known to happen with some not so knowledgeable service centres! |
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Tjensen
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Member No: #954
Location: Bergen |
Got my car back today. Feels and look OK in every way, also from the underside Full antirust treatment as well as paint cleaning, polish and sealing. No error messages. | ||
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citrohanc6
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  Member No: #329
Location: utrecht |
C6Dave wrote ... Care does need to be taken on a 2 post lift though to get the jacking points correct as the car is front heavy. Get it wrong and the car could nose dive off. It has been known to happen with some not so knowledgeable service centres! That's my concern also using a two post lift esp. if running on empty. Its not intended to make this all more complicated but before visiting a garage I first fill up with diesel to have some balance. Seen Cx'es diving head first off the hoist. And better save than sorry, always twist the cap of the LDS reservoir before lifting the car. |
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bigmario
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citrohanc6 wrote ... C6Dave wrote ... Care does need to be taken on a 2 post lift though to get the jacking points correct as the car is front heavy. Get it wrong and the car could nose dive off. It has been known to happen with some not so knowledgeable service centres! That's my concern also using a two post lift esp. if running on empty. Its not intended to make this all more complicated but before visiting a garage I first fill up with diesel to have some balance. Seen Cx'es diving head first off the hoist. And better save than sorry, always twist the cap of the LDS reservoir before lifting the car. I can confirm that you have to unscrew the cap to avoid problems ... I did not know and it is not written in the user manual, and for this I had to replace the tank and the fittings because, going under pressure, there was a leak!  |
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citrohanc6
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Member No: #329
Location: utrecht |
felt very sorry for you and Clive980. Hope all is well now, and with respect for the accidents happened, I am thankfull, and I'm sure that with me many many others are thankfull, you informed us about the dangers of lifting the car without the precaution of unscrewing the cap of the lds tank. | ||
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speedfix
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Member No: #1043
Location: south west |
If it a four post hoist then it will be more of a problem with some due to blocking. IMO now I feel more happy working on a four post with some of the jobs now. Always slacken the LDS tank cap before wheel free. Pix of rear jacking points on hoist.  |
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