Max and Kelvin had good suggestions. I would add,
buy a 7/16" swivel socket (preferably a 1/4"
square drive), you'll need it for the front bolts.
Larry Hoy
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net]On
> Behalf Of Bart Niswonger
> Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 1999 12:29 PM
> To: mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: jacking front of car
>
>
> Howdy -- in keeping with the recent
> post about jacking the back of the
> car...
>
> I have an oil pan gasket which leaks
> (badly). I want to replace it,
> but I dont have the equipment to hoist
> the engine the inch or two it
> takes to get at the bolts. I was
> wondering about using a jack to lift
> the engine, but I dont have lots of
> experience, so I thought before I
> turn myself into a (greasy) pancake, I
> would ask you all!
>
> Is this advisable? Where might the
> jack & jack stands go?
>
> Thanks very much
>
> Bart
>
> ps - thanks very much to those who
> responded to my previous post about
> exhaust systems, I will let you all
> know when I get it done!
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