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So you can't use the rear engine jack point with the OEM engine pr

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Hi. On a 2000 C2, if I buy the OEM engine protection plate, I will no longer be able to jack up the rear from that rear jack point on the bottom of the engine?

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Hi. On a 2000 C2, if I buy the OEM engine protection plate, I will no longer be able to jack up the rear from that rear jack point on the bottom of the engine?

I have the shop manuals for my C2 MY03 996... The only jackpoints that are mentioned are the 4 points by each tire. I have not been able to find any mention of the engine jack point (only saw it here in the DIY section). It specifically mentions to not jack at any other place on the vehicle. Anyone have any info on this??

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well, technically, I think you're right. The only other safe place (IMO) in the rear to jack up the car is the rear crossmember. But none of my floor jacks reach that far, so I've been using the engine "jack point" in the rear. I don't like doing it, but I see no other choice.

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well, technically, I think you're right. The only other safe place (IMO) in the rear to jack up the car is the rear crossmember. But none of my floor jacks reach that far, so I've been using the engine "jack point" in the rear. I don't like doing it, but I see no other choice.

Call me CRAZY... I found Sears had a sale on their floor jacks... so I bought 4. Works Great...

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works great for what: from the rear of the car, you can jack it up from the crossmember? if so, that's awesome. what's the part number?

PILFILR Member

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works great for what: from the rear of the car, you can jack it up from the crossmember? if so, that's awesome. what's the part number?

Just put one floorjack under each jack point.... If you cannot afford a commercial lift at home....

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I've seen people get under a car with a jack holding it up, but I will never do it. I'd rather break my car that break myself.

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I've seen people get under a car with a jack holding it up, but I will never do it. I'd rather break my car that break myself.

A decent floor jack will have a locking bar, making it even safer than a jack stand for working under a car.

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works great for what: from the rear of the car, you can jack it up from the crossmember? if so, that's awesome. what's the part number?

This system has worked well for me, The jack and crosspiece are available from Pelican Parts. AC brand is expensive but there may be cheaper copies around in the US. The ramps are made from chipboard and give just enough height to run the jack under far enough to reach the crossmember.

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works great for what: from the rear of the car, you can jack it up from the crossmember? if so, that's awesome. what's the part number?

This system has worked well for me, The jack and crosspiece are available from Pelican Parts. AC brand is expensive but there may be cheaper copies around in the US. The ramps are made from chipboard and give just enough height to run the jack under far enough to reach the crossmember.

That's nice. Do you mind posting the part number or the site? I went to the website but couldn't find it. Thanks in advance!

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works great for what: from the rear of the car, you can jack it up from the crossmember? if so, that's awesome. what's the part number?

This system has worked well for me, The jack and crosspiece are available from Pelican Parts. AC brand is expensive but there may be cheaper copies around in the US. The ramps are made from chipboard and give just enough height to run the jack under far enough to reach the crossmember.

Wow, this looks like a great setup, but I do not think AC is around anymore. (At least I could not find any vendors after about 45 minutes with Google) Hope I am wrong! :)

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Wow, That's a good idea.

works great for what: from the rear of the car, you can jack it up from the crossmember? if so, that's awesome. what's the part number?

This system has worked well for me, The jack and crosspiece are available from Pelican Parts. AC brand is expensive but there may be cheaper copies around in the US. The ramps are made from chipboard and give just enough height to run the jack under far enough to reach the crossmember.

smak Member

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This is not crazy. That's delication. I certainly don't feel bad to buy a second one now.

well, technically, I think you're right. The only other safe place (IMO) in the rear to jack up the car is the rear crossmember. But none of my floor jacks reach that far, so I've been using the engine "jack point" in the rear. I don't like doing it, but I see no other choice.

Call me CRAZY... I found Sears had a sale on their floor jacks... so I bought 4. Works Great...

rattles Member

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works great for what: from the rear of the car, you can jack it up from the crossmember? if so, that's awesome. what's the part number?

This system has worked well for me, The jack and crosspiece are available from Pelican Parts. AC brand is expensive but there may be cheaper copies around in the US. The ramps are made from chipboard and give just enough height to run the jack under far enough to reach the crossmember.

Wow, this looks like a great setup, but I do not think AC is around anymore. (At least I could not find any vendors after about 45 minutes with Google) Hope I am wrong! :)

This link will take you to the AC section http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/tools/AC-Hydraulic1.htm

rattles Member

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works great for what: from the rear of the car, you can jack it up from the crossmember? if so, that's awesome. what's the part number?

This system has worked well for me, The jack and crosspiece are available from Pelican Parts. AC brand is expensive but there may be cheaper copies around in the US. The ramps are made from chipboard and give just enough height to run the jack under far enough to reach the crossmember.

Wow, this looks like a great setup, but I do not think AC is around anymore. (At least I could not find any vendors after about 45 minutes with Google) Hope I am wrong! :)

This link will take you to the AC section http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/tools/AC-Hydraulic1.htm

This one works better http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/tools/AC-Hydraulic3.htm

jvcuenca Member

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works great for what: from the rear of the car, you can jack it up from the crossmember? if so, that's awesome. what's the part number?

This system has worked well for me, The jack and crosspiece are available from Pelican Parts. AC brand is expensive but there may be cheaper copies around in the US. The ramps are made from chipboard and give just enough height to run the jack under far enough to reach the crossmember.

Wow, this looks like a great setup, but I do not think AC is around anymore. (At least I could not find any vendors after about 45 minutes with Google) Hope I am wrong! :)

This link will take you to the AC section http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/tools/AC-Hydraulic1.htm

This one works better http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/tools/AC-Hydraulic3.htm

thanks..what about the cross beam??

rattles Member

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works great for what: from the rear of the car, you can jack it up from the crossmember? if so, that's awesome. what's the part number?

This system has worked well for me, The jack and crosspiece are available from Pelican Parts. AC brand is expensive but there may be cheaper copies around in the US. The ramps are made from chipboard and give just enough height to run the jack under far enough to reach the crossmember.

Wow, this looks like a great setup, but I do not think AC is around anymore. (At least I could not find any vendors after about 45 minutes with Google) Hope I am wrong! :)

This link will take you to the AC section http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/tools/AC-Hydraulic1.htm

This one works better http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/tools/AC-Hydraulic3.htm

thanks..what about the cross beam??

I think Pelican sell it as well, I saw them both on their website a few years ago but bought them in Australia. Not sure if they still carry them.

PILFILR Member

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This is not crazy. That's delication. I certainly don't feel bad to buy a second one now.

well, technically, I think you're right. The only other safe place (IMO) in the rear to jack up the car is the rear crossmember. But none of my floor jacks reach that far, so I've been using the engine "jack point" in the rear. I don't like doing it, but I see no other choice.

Call me CRAZY... I found Sears had a sale on their floor jacks... so I bought 4. Works Great...

Looks something like this.... I throw in jackstands just in case...post-44743-1249748065_thumb.jpg

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