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Random question - but do you think these jacks will work in the long term?
If that EBay shop has a job lot of 200 does that make you think that there may have been a manufacturing problem ie weak hydraulics etc and they have got them on the QT when they should of been disposed of...
Or am I just being paranoid with my Glaswegian roots showing...
G
30th Mar 2013 8:27 am
zebadee
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stenh02 wrote:
Or am I just being paranoid with my Glaswegian roots showing...
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Being the eternal cynic, I have to admit having similar thoughts my self.
So no, I woundn't label you as being paranoid at all.
It's all a bit convenient that there is an eBay seller flogging hundreds of these jacks. Where did they come from, how has a seller that sells predominately electrical goods got these jacks, the questions list (to me ) is endless.......
30th Mar 2013 11:58 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Or just items over ordered by Merc, or factory not able to receive them so immediately disposed of. ISTR from speaking with the LR factory tour guide that LR does the same as no where to store them (all JIT) and would just mess up the smooth running of the line.
30th Mar 2013 12:01 pm
Robbie
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stenh02 wrote:
If that EBay shop has a job lot of 200 does that make you think that there may have been a manufacturing problem ie weak hydraulics etc and they have got them on the QT when they should of been disposed of...
I think it highly unlikely that a manufacturer would allow 200+ jacks to hit the market on the QT. Should one fail it would be pretty easy to see who made them.
Lots of reasons why a surplus of these would hit the market. Mine came in original and unopened expanded foam packaging with all the leaflets etc included.Land Rover - Turning Drivers into Mechanics Since 1948
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Seen elsewhere that there are taken off hire Merc vans as H&S won't permit the user to change a wheel. This policy is enforced widely elsewhere so I don't think there is any cause for concern.
Mine was pristine.
30th Mar 2013 11:14 pm
stenh02
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blowpipe wrote:
Seen elsewhere that there are taken off hire Merc vans as H&S won't permit the user to change a wheel.
That does sound plausible and would explain the large circulating volume.
Sorry for slight hijack on the OPs thread.
Cheers
G
31st Mar 2013 7:36 am
Katoom
Member Since: 28 Feb 2013
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sacimiddx wrote:
B16 KJR
this jack may only be suitable for the early 5 seat coil sprungs
worth checking
Excuse my ignorance but is this worthwhile with a D4
31st Mar 2013 8:31 am
sacimiddx
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katoom
that reply was in response in reference to a different (landRover) jack not the Merc one
The merc jack should be just as functional with a D4Illegitimi Non Carborundum
31st Mar 2013 8:37 am
richuk
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Done this mod now myself too. Tis a bit of a fiddle to get the jack in and out, but no trouble if your careful.Rich
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31st Mar 2013 4:58 pm
DavidSally
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Done the mod myself now. Found I had to be a bit brutal taking the foam in and out but overall no problem.
2nd Apr 2013 4:49 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Got round to doing mine, as above a bit brute force & ignorance getting the foam out. Getting it back in is easier if the foam manages to nicely break in two. Bit loose for the built in lackie band thing so just put the old tool bag in to pad it out.
Anyone want to buy an unused LR jack??
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7th Apr 2013 1:30 pm
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Finally got around to fitting mine today. Cheers for the pics of an easy but essential Mod! Regards,
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14th May 2013 3:05 pm
alski
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Just ordered one.....Must stop reading posts on needful things..
14th May 2013 3:27 pm
frenchy
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thanks sacimiddx
just completed the foam mod as excellently described and photographed.
You're right - getting the foam in and out was the tricky bit 2000 D2 TD5 - big red tractor no longer with us
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21st Sep 2013 7:33 pm
dukemasterpro
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Hi all,
Love the mods to get the jack to fit and they are cheap in the UK but it seems this ebay seller won't ship to Oz!
Anyone able to tell me the weight and dimensions for the item if I get family to ship one out separately?
They work out at about 99GBP if I buy from a local supplier, might even be able to find one for nixt as I think my dad has one of these vans
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Tis a bit of a fiddle to get the jack in and out, but no trouble if your careful.
Bit loose for the built in lackie band thing so just put the old tool bag in to pad it out.
