I cheat. Brother-in-law has the keys to the local Goodyear dealership (he is head mechanic), so when "crawl under the car" stuff comes up, we just use the lift.
On 1/15/06, John Ervine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > LT Don wrote: > > > I have learned something then. > > There are a couple really nice jack points on w123s depending on need: > > Both front tires? Front crossmember. > Both rear tires? Differential. > One front tire? Frame rail behind the factory jack point. > One rear tire? Subframe bushing plate (just watch out and don't crush the > limit > stop). > > Plenty of others that are "safe", but utility is questionable for the > majority > of work when another method would be preferential. > > -- > John L. Ervine > 1981 240D 4-spd 268+kmi > 1980 300TD 170+kmi > 1980 300SD 277+kmi > 1977 280S 4-spd 80+kmi > > _______________________________________ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen
