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jase32

New Member

• Apr 25, 2014

• #1

hi there chaps, I have recently purchased a 1.8 freelander serengiti and today the top engine mount bolts have snapped, well 1 has and the other has pulled through the threads, i have sourced a brand new replacement now i'm half handy with a socket set as i was mad keen on the v6 vectra b's but i've grown up a little now lol, now my main question is can i jack the engine up with a trolly jack ifso where is bet to jack it up as to bolt up the top mount??????

thanking you muchly

 

slimboy

Active Member

• Apr 25, 2014

• #2

Say hello and introduce yourself in the intro section first then do a :search: you might find the answer to your question !!!!!!!

 

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jase32

New Member

• Apr 25, 2014

• #3

done a search not much help, searched google still not much help, will go there and say hello......

 

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adrianscarff

Member

• Apr 25, 2014

• #4

your sump is an alloy one you can use a jack but buffer it with a bit of wood [between jack cradle and sump] obviously so as not do damage it, welcome and good luck

 

Freelaner

Landy Driver

• Apr 25, 2014

• #5

I had mine jacked up yesterday to change the timing belt.

i didn't use a block of wood and it was fine, up to you though

 

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adrianscarff

Member

• Apr 26, 2014

• #6

Better to be on the safe side than have to replace a fubar sump

 

teddywood1

Well-Known Member

• Apr 26, 2014

• #7

adrianscarff said:

Better to be on the safe side than have to replace a fubar sump

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+1 every time if you worked in a garage and did that they would sack you. all that it wants is a piece of wood .

 

ZDomZ

New Member

• Apr 26, 2014

• #8

+2 !

 

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jase32

New Member

• Apr 26, 2014

• #9

Job done... i managed to borrow an engine crane bit of a struggle on my own but managed just the same

 

Freelaner

Landy Driver

• Apr 26, 2014

• #10

teddywood1 said:

+1 every time if you worked in a garage and did that they would sack you. all that it wants is a piece of wood .

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never even scratched mine, it's not like it's a massive weight

 

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adrianscarff

Member

• Apr 26, 2014

• #11

i guess it just falls down to luck, i use a good 3t trolly jack with a padded saddle but still drop a sturdy block of wood for good measure, its not that the engine weigh's so much but more good practice, as i said before luck never holds out forever and the sump on any motor is never infallible so simple block of wood = never risking having to replace sump

 

Nodge68

Well-Known Member

• Apr 27, 2014

• #12

From a structural point of view, there is plenty of strength in the alloy sump to take the tiny weight of the 4 cylinder K series. Even the with the considerable weight of the V6, sump strength is not an issue.
However placing an piece of timber between the sump and a jack will considerably increase the grip between the two. This prevents the engine slipping. Personally I prefer to use a piece of wood.