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That useless f%&@!*ing jack! S70 1998

posted by  davidm on  Thu Aug 7 01:47 CST 2003
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Had a flat while traveling the other day (tire picked up a nail) and went to put on the 'spare.' I already knew that the jack with this car picked up the hole side from a single jackpoint, itself a stupid idea. But did we also mention unsafe? The tires weren't clear of the ground and the car was already beginning to pitch forward. When I got the jack out, it was slightly twisted. (Yes, I was on hard level ground.)

As it happened, a stranger hapened along who had a tire-repair kit and an air compressor. A cellphone call to my son got me the hydraulic jack I use at home so I got out of this situation OK. But a single jackpoint on a 2500lb car? What kind of engineering is that?
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David
1998 S70 T5SE // misc mods (mostly lighting) // red calipers // Michelin Pilots
1992 940 GLE//SilverStars//Hella MicroDE








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    Only car I've ever had fall off a jack is a Volvo 240! It's another Volvo tradition! S70 1998

    posted by  someone claiming to be Punxsutawney Phil on  Thu Aug 7 02:00 CST 2003 [RELATED]

    That said, on LEVEL concrete the jack and single jack point is pretty nice, I have an extra Volvo jack that I use for my frequent winter snow tire switches (the noise from the studs drives me crazy) and I figure that and a battery powered wrench cuts my change time in 1/2. (I always use jackstands in addition to the jack.)

    I carry a small compressor and tire patch kit in the car. In addition to my AAA card. f%&@!*ing construction nails!

    -Punxsutawney Phil








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      Battery powered wrench - can I get one, too? Where? ......................nmi S70 1998

      posted by  B.C. on  Thu Aug 7 06:42 CST 2003
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        Where? Same place as the 'Budget 1996-1998 Volvo Service Reminder Light Reset Tool'! S70 1998

        posted by  someone claiming to be Punxsutawney phil on  Thu Aug 7 07:00 CST 2003 [RELATED]

        (The 3M Black Electrical Tape, $1.39)

        Home Depot! (About $2.99 if memory serves.)

        I have 1/2", 3/8" and 1/4" drive adapters for my old Makita. Doesn't work as an impact wrench but sure saves a lot of wear and tear on my wrists! I do the final tightening with a torque wrench anyway, so it doen't matter if it's not tightened to 1,200 lb-ft. like the tire places tighten the lug nuts with their air wrenches!

        (There ARE dedicated rechargable impact wrenches, but I try to be frugal.....even if I drive a Volvo...)

        -Punxsutawney Phil






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