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aznalex

22-06-2010, 03:09 AM

Hey..

I had a good long look under my car and
I really dont know where to place my hydraulic pump jack + jack stands...

i have some pictures here to show but they are mobile quality, sorry but couldnt find my camera =x

Picture 1: where should i place these jack stands? is it safe to put it at the regular jack area where you change a tyre? (Piece of metal protruding outwards)
cos you know.. seems like the metal that sticks outwards from the car might slip on this style of jack stand.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs292.snc3/28273_402923811038_532616038_4882050_5104061_n.jpg

Picture 2: Is this the area where i place my hydraulic pump jack?

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs322.ash1/28273_402923821038_532616038_4882051_3216600_n.jpg

Picture 3: Zoomed in a little

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs322.ash1/28273_402923831038_532616038_4882052_5744001_n.jpg

Picture 4: Closer look...

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs312.snc3/28273_402923836038_532616038_4882053_437071_n.jpg

This thing is doing my head in, i've never attempted an oil change but i really would like to give it a go. Only thing holding me back is this! Already know everything else i gotta know..

Cheers in advance, hope the pics werent that bad.

Mr_will

22-06-2010, 03:34 AM

the jack points are marked in your manual.

one each behind the front wheels on the outer edge, and in front of the rear wheels along the same line.

can also jack under the front cross member

nfi what your picture is of.

aznalex

22-06-2010, 04:09 AM

you probably didnt read anything i wrote and just browsed through the pictures with the title in mind.

this is what i said regarding the jack stands.
"seems like the metal that sticks outwards from the car might slip on this style of jack stand." - is this safe?

idk what a front cross member is

Zilli

22-06-2010, 07:34 AM

^ because it doesnt need to be read... there are 4 jacking points pate, and they are as Mr Will has pointed out.

I will sometimes use the radiator support/front tow hook to lift it up then put the axle stands under the chassis bars

flipfire

22-06-2010, 07:58 AM

Told you to check the service manual, its all there

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/9924/jackp.png

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/3521/jackpfr.png

The front jacking point was a bit more to the right side if i recall though...

aznalex

22-06-2010, 05:34 PM

lol found the front radiator support.

funny thing
my hydraulic pump jacks goes up to 330mm
and my jack stands lowest point is 310mm

looks like i have to search for lower jack stands

Mr_will

22-06-2010, 05:37 PM

lol found the front radiator support.

funny thing
my hydraulic pump jacks goes up to 330mm
and my jack stands lowest point is 310mm

looks like i have to search for lower jack stands

did read what you wrote mate :)

but yet those jack stands will be fine

you aint the person person to come across that problem either - its a giant pain in the arse. rather than lower jack stands, consider investing in a better jack :)

flipfire

22-06-2010, 06:56 PM

If your jack doesnt go high enough put a thick plank of wood or a few bricks to raise it. You only need to raise the car enough to put the stands in

aznalex

23-06-2010, 01:28 AM

thanks flipfire !!!!!
i would give u more rep but it keeps telling me to spread more around..

i think i have, but apparently not enough

aznalex

23-06-2010, 01:32 AM

deleted: double post

aaronng

23-06-2010, 07:59 AM

markismaximus

23-06-2010, 10:48 AM

this is where you place the stands on the car. This is on an ED but identical to the EG. As aaronng said it wont slip

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd121/mx83cressida/ED%20Civic/EDSwapWeek3-065-1.jpg

aznalex

23-06-2010, 02:43 PM

lol thanks aaronng (and mark for the picture). you guys are really helpful