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Turboman 03-10-2004 01:58 PM

Anyone know how to repair a 3 ton jack?
 
Just as the time said. I have hydrolic fluid comming out of it and can't seem to find a way to rebuild it.


davcivic 03-10-2004 02:52 PM

Re:Anyone know how to repair a 3 ton jack?
 
I don't know how to fix it for sure, but when it happened to mine it got to the point where it was just completely empty and would not go up anymore, I just filled it up with oil and like magic it worked perfect again, it's like because it wasn't full air was getting in that cylinder and causing it to leak, but once it was full again it didn't leak and worked perfect.

Again, I don't know if it makes sense but it worked for me.

XDEep 03-11-2004 04:14 AM

Re:Anyone know how to repair a 3 ton jack?
 
ya i guess its either needing fluid, or leaking from needing new seals.

shortyz 03-11-2004 09:33 AM

Re:Anyone know how to repair a 3 ton jack?
 
if it was an expensive jack. yeah u might be able to rebuild it.

but usually thats just the end of its life, chuck it and buy a new one.

TurboTibby 03-11-2004 10:51 AM

Re:Anyone know how to repair a 3 ton jack?
 

Originally Posted by shortyz
if it was an expensive jack. yeah u might be able to rebuild it.

but usually thats just the end of its life, chuck it and buy a new one.

SO TRUE! Try filling it with hydraulic fluid (brake fluid) and see if that works. Always make sure to use jackstands when going under. If it was a cheapo jack just get a new one, not worth the danger


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