Got mine from Costco on offer years ago - I believe that Simon removed the engine from his using QuickJacks, dropped it onto a piece of carpet and then pulled it clear IIRC.
Scissor lifts.
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blade7
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Just checked, and there's over 4ft clearance, so enough for the scissor lifts that go to around 1m. But not to make a post type lift worthwhile.
The more I think about these scissor lifts the more I like. Not only are they good for working on the car but they are also perfect for detailing/polishing the car as evident in one of my pictures showing the painter rubbing down the front wing. He has set the lift at the perfect height for doing his work. What with my struggles in bending down this product is looking just what I need for keeping the car looking good. I have just ordered a large wooden gazebo for my carport, but as stated with a garage, there isn't the height to fully raise the lift with the car on. I do though have room alongside where I could place the lift, being mobile makes them even better.
I know the question wasn't directed at me but if you check my engine thread, I dropped my turbo engine out the bottom with everything attached (including intake manifold, alternator etc). I had about 22" of clearance under the front bumper, which still wasn't enough. I removed the front bumper, (radiator and condensor was already out.) I just managed to squeeze it out on a piece of fibre board with two of us wrestling the engine across the floor. I had mine up on 4 axle stands and had to use some wood blocks to give me an extra inch or so.
I calculated that with the newer model quick jacks and the SUV rubber adapter blocks they sell it would clear easily.
Sorry Paul, i missed you question..the car was driven up ramps on my old drive, so wasn't that high, probably less than half of the scissor lift's 1mtr.
Picture gives some idea of height...it was dark by the time we got the engine out.
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Just realised that I can't see the ramps in the picture...must have placed axle stands and removed the ramps for better access. The point is the height required is well under the 1mtr clearance given by the lift. Don't forget this will be the wheel height, the engine has already dropped a long way to get to this point.
regards
Pete
regards
Pete
Thanks Paul...not far from me at all, 15-20 mins away. I'll need to replemish some funds first, what with the new paint and now the carport which is being delivered Friday, I best not spend much more or SWMBO might be unhappy. Hopefully, she'll let me spend a few more pounds on some new cleaning products...
Kind regards
Pete
Kind regards
Pete
I have just bought one of these : https://geg.co/msl3-mid-rise-car-scissor-lift/
It works very well , runs of a 13amp plug and does not require a separate compressor. I have a Cayman 4.0 GTS and the car was too low for it using the standard loading ramps where the wheels would be on the floor ( about 10mm clearance to ramp surface). As others have pointed out, the extension ramps are very expensive and so I bought 4 1000mm X 500mm X 110mm doorway mobility ramps which work a treat and look to be very durable. These were a quarter of the price v optional steel extensions and keep the car 100mm above the ramp surface. For those that have motorbikes , you can also put these on the ramp providing you have a rear paddock stand.
Neil
It works very well , runs of a 13amp plug and does not require a separate compressor. I have a Cayman 4.0 GTS and the car was too low for it using the standard loading ramps where the wheels would be on the floor ( about 10mm clearance to ramp surface). As others have pointed out, the extension ramps are very expensive and so I bought 4 1000mm X 500mm X 110mm doorway mobility ramps which work a treat and look to be very durable. These were a quarter of the price v optional steel extensions and keep the car 100mm above the ramp surface. For those that have motorbikes , you can also put these on the ramp providing you have a rear paddock stand.
Neil
What's the company name please Paul?
AnotherPITA
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Had a quick look at these after seeing this thread - some of them look quite precarious when fully lifted, compared to their floor base?
Not sure I'd want to be knelt under one with a relatively narrow footprint?
Not sure I'd want to be knelt under one with a relatively narrow footprint?
blade7
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Wimps, I used to take engines and gearboxes out using 4 wobbly axle stands, that were sinking into a tarmac drive. But I could move a lot quicker back then. I wouldn't trust uneven block paving today, though on level concrete for light jobs/polishing at under Ā£1400 a lot have been sold. I'd weld some brackets on, so it could be bolted down though.
Hi Pete, I'd be interested in the results of your Carport. I've been thinking of one for some time now. I had a double garage for many years and since we moved 10 years ago I'm stuck with a single. I had to get rid of a free standing bench and even with a narrow bench at one end the 944 only fits in with about 15mm to spare and If I want to do anything at the bench I've got to move the car out.
Is it self assembly? Do you have to sink the feet in concrete? I assume your attaching it to one side of the house?
Eddie
Is it self assembly? Do you have to sink the feet in concrete? I assume your attaching it to one side of the house?
Eddie
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