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Bottle Jack leaking

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BigA:
the disco had a puncture the other day, and when i used the jack, initially it would not stay up. kept lifting a bit and then dropping slightly, i re-tightened the release thingy and all OK. Changed wheel, and laid jack in the back with wheel. when i took the wheel to be fixed, it was full of oil from the jack. i brought some oil to check level, but the jack keeps leaking oil from around the base.

So i presume this has now had it, but before i go and get a replacement, i thought i would check with all you helpful soles to see if this is a known issue that can be fixed?

Cheers,

Andy

dazzawhipple:
Watching with interest

My jack dont even lift!!!!


Darren

Paul:
You should never lay these types of jack on the side !

If it's leaking from the base it sounds like it might have been droped.

How to refill if needed:

With it upright and the jack in the fully down position remove the grommet
from the side of the casing, Fill with hydraulic oil until it's level with the hole
and replace grommet..

Just remember to store upright. :wink:

denviks:
nice tip there m8  :wink:  :wink:

Tyke:
I always keep at least two jacks in the vehicle, blocks to raise the height, and extension bars for the handles. Been caught out before down the tracks.

Next investment will be a hi-lift - no hydraulics to go squiffy on you with them . . . . just need a few more jacking points sorting first.

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