Factory supplied Jack

Bigfella666 · Mar 27th, 2018, 09:04

Anybody in the London / Bury St Edmunds have one surplus to requirements ?

Pulled mine out of the boot yday. It is a GM model. Used a trolley jack and then put stands in place as I was fairly confident the jack was unsuitable. I was right, it snapped with a good ol mighty crack 3/4 down the thread.

Beggars belief what the kretins in this world do. Could have been some unsuspecting soul changing a front wheel with his hands underneath ..........

Apologies for the rant !

NI_Volvo_Nut · Mar 27th, 2018, 10:13

I should have one from a Ph1 V70?

volvomania · Mar 28th, 2018, 11:22

Contact Lakes in Wyboston on the A1.
When I was there last week there were still several cars with one in the boot.

DunkinBiskits · Mar 29th, 2018, 14:40

youre brave searching for a widow maker jack. i refuse to use them for safety reasons.

think ive got one in my unit if you really want one. just pay postage

Bigfella666 · Apr 5th, 2018, 07:40

Thanx Dunc, when I get a mo I shall weigh mine and investigate postage cost that is most kind.

So what do you have in the boot if you are fifty miles from home with a puncture ?

DunkinBiskits · Apr 5th, 2018, 14:10

a trolley jack lassoo'ed in the hole

Bigfella666 · Apr 6th, 2018, 00:17

Oddly recently purchased an Ali 1.25 tonne trolley jack recently for quick jobs plus the weight differential between it and my 3 tonne jack is worlds apart.

Must say it only just about lifts one side of the V70 but is bloody handy for getting kitchen cabinets in the perfect position when working on ya Todd !

Likely to have paid for itself already

CNGBiFuel · Apr 8th, 2018, 16:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by DunkinBiskits

youre brave searching for a widow maker jack. i refuse to use them for safety reasons.

think I've got one in my unit if you really want one. just pay postage

Agreed, I have one in my car, and I'll give you my spare, if you collect [Dunstable]. Frankly, it's something you use when you have no other option. Dangerous things. I reckon we're all doing you a bigger favour NOT giving you the thing!

Bigfella666 · Apr 9th, 2018, 18:48

CNG

That is most kind particularly given I thought I had upset 😭 you some while ago.

Obs you are far less sensitive than the impression you give x

If I am around that part if Beds in early course I shall give you advance notice of our joyous meet !

CNGBiFuel · Apr 10th, 2018, 03:39

Too old, too thick skinned and a grumpy, I'm afraid I'm not even sure how the current trend to take offence works. This being the current year, and you can't say that in the current year etc etc.

I understand I am required to place myself in a safe zone, thus should you ever say anything I don't agree with, I'm expected fade away at the very shock of it. This based by my own evidence of me being offended on behalf of others who are not here.

I gather I'm supposed to have "No platformed you" as an 'ist' or an 'ism'.

Consider this done.

Mar 27th, 2018, 09:04	#1
Bigfella666 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2024 13:31 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: London	Factory supplied Jack Anybody in the London / Bury St Edmunds have one surplus to requirements ? Pulled mine out of the boot yday. It is a GM model. Used a trolley jack and then put stands in place as I was fairly confident the jack was unsuitable. I was right, it snapped with a good ol mighty crack 3/4 down the thread. Beggars belief what the kretins in this world do. Could have been some unsuspecting soul changing a front wheel with his hands underneath .......... Apologies for the rant !

Mar 27th, 2018, 10:13	#2
NI_Volvo_Nut Volvologist Last Online: Dec 6th, 2023 11:13 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangor - Norn Iron View Photos By: NI_Volvo_Nut	I should have one from a Ph1 V70? __________________ What's the matter with the car I'm driving? Can't you tell that it's out of style? Should I get a set of white wall tires? Are you gonna cruise the miracle mile?

Mar 28th, 2018, 11:22	#3
volvomania Member Last Online: Mar 24th, 2024 14:13 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bouwel	Contact Lakes in Wyboston on the A1. When I was there last week there were still several cars with one in the boot. __________________ Life is a journey, so sit back and enjoy the ride! Born Built Beauties: Parts keeping our cars on the road! www.Born-Built-Beauties.eu

Mar 29th, 2018, 14:40	#4
DunkinBiskits Master Member Last Online: Jan 1st, 2024 13:30 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Merseyside	youre brave searching for a widow maker jack. i refuse to use them for safety reasons. think ive got one in my unit if you really want one. just pay postage __________________ https://www.facebook.com/VolvoComposites/ Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall Torque is how far you take the wall with you Last edited by DunkinBiskits; Mar 29th, 2018 at 14:44.

Apr 5th, 2018, 14:10	#6
DunkinBiskits Master Member Last Online: Jan 1st, 2024 13:30 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Merseyside	a trolley jack lassoo'ed in the hole __________________ https://www.facebook.com/VolvoComposites/ Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall Torque is how far you take the wall with you

Apr 5th, 2018, 07:40	#5
Bigfella666 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2024 13:31 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: London	Thanx Dunc, when I get a mo I shall weigh mine and investigate postage cost that is most kind. So what do you have in the boot if you are fifty miles from home with a puncture ?

Apr 6th, 2018, 00:17	#7
Bigfella666 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2024 13:31 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: London	Oddly recently purchased an Ali 1.25 tonne trolley jack recently for quick jobs plus the weight differential between it and my 3 tonne jack is worlds apart. Must say it only just about lifts one side of the V70 but is bloody handy for getting kitchen cabinets in the perfect position when working on ya Todd ! Likely to have paid for itself already

Apr 9th, 2018, 18:48	#9
Bigfella666 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2024 13:31 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: London	CNG That is most kind particularly given I thought I had upset 😭 you some while ago. Obs you are far less sensitive than the impression you give x If I am around that part if Beds in early course I shall give you advance notice of our joyous meet !

Apr 10th, 2018, 03:39	#10
CNGBiFuel Classic P80 1999 BiFuel Last Online: Mar 6th, 2024 00:34 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: 48mph Middle Lane M4	Too old, too thick skinned and a grumpy, I'm afraid I'm not even sure how the current trend to take offence works. This being the current year, and you can't say that in the current year etc etc. I understand I am required to place myself in a safe zone, thus should you ever say anything I don't agree with, I'm expected fade away at the very shock of it. This based by my own evidence of me being offended on behalf of others who are not here. I gather I'm supposed to have "No platformed you" as an 'ist' or an 'ism'. Consider this done. __________________ Bifuel V70 Classic 1999 [The Old Grumpy in the Corner, "When I was a lad... blah, bl**dy blah."]

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