Just picked up a Sprinter Bottle Jack.

I've read all the posts on the scissor jack, shall I just bin it?

Maybe binning the scissor will offset some weight!
Those little bottle jacks weigh a fair bit huh?
. Cheers, Greg
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2011 Vogue SE 4.4 with lots of toys in Stornaway

Might be handy as a backup, second point of support etc. .
Experience is the only genuine knowledge, but as time passes, I have forgotten more than I can remember
Volvo V70 P2 2006 2.4 Petrol 170bhp Estate SE
MG Midget Mk1 1962

Previous: L322 Range Rover TDV8 3.6 2008; L322 Range Rover TD6 3.0 2002; P38A Range Rover V8 1999

what Tim says  ... - .- -.




Y. O. L. O.
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Can/would someone be able to measure the diameter and thickness of (what I assume is a large O-ring)the thing that holds the jack in place in the L322?

Mine rattles around.

It might be cheaper to buy a rubber ring than trying to get one from LR (if they even carry it as a spare in Oz). Ron B. VK2OTC
2003 L322 V8 Auto
2007 Yamaha XJR1300
Previous: 1983, 1986 RRC; 1995, 1996 P38A; 1995 Disco1; 1984 V8 County 110; Series IIA

Use the scissor jack on level ground ensuring that base of jack is directly under jacking point. Do not solely rely on the jack if having to work under car (same goes for any jack really).
When at home make use of axle stands. If taking a wheel off to maintain brakes etc. shove wheel under car as added protection.
If the jack base and jacking point move out of line then scissor jack has a tendency to collapse. (chock wheels, still in contact with ground, to prevent fore/aft movement). Previous cars:
S-Max 2007-2013 (only diesel I've had, good car but expensive when diesely bits go wrong, so what's the point?)
Galaxy 2001-2007
Mondeo Estate 1997-2001
Sierra Estate 1993-1997
Uno Turbo 1987 -1993
Fiesta 1984 - 1987
Fiat 127 1982 - 1984

My personal experience is that it is made of cheese and use only with great caution.
Mine collapsed/twisted and dropped the car while on the very flat and level surface of my garage.


Andy 4.4V8 Petrol Vogue 2002

I've got a sprinter bottle jack in my boot. The scissor jack had never been used so I've just put it in the garage so I can stick it back in the Westie when I eventually sell it on. 2021 D350 Fifty Edition - Carpathian Grey
2017 4.4 SDV8 Autobiography (2021-2024) - Santorini Black
2012 4.4 TDV8 Westminster (2016-2021) - Santorini Black

Me too ^^

p38arover wrote:

Can/would someone be able to measure the diameter and thickness of (what I assume is a large O-ring)the thing that holds the jack in place in the L322?
Mine rattles around. It might be cheaper to buy a rubber ring than trying to get one from LR (if they even carry it as a spare in Oz).

The threads on my Land Rover scissor jack stripped the first time I used it. Chuck in the skip.

gonna_go_double_r wrote:

P38 do you mean the strap ting that holds the scissor jack in place normally?

Greg

P38 does this image help?

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a bungee cord will keep it in place... ... - .- -.




Y. O. L. O.
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I gave my to the neighbor who has golf. he likes it for the extra lift it gives. that jack was not properly designed for the 3t car it is intended for but it works OK on a 1.2t. this is what I use empty space for.

gonna_go_double_r wrote:

P38 does this image help?