Here you go Rick....

Lazy-Ferret · 06-03-2014, 23:41

This is a bit like I was trying to explain to you earlier, only the modern version.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAD5PW3FgvY

Perfect for working on the bottom of the truck, mind you, I wonder how it would cope with the sort of articulation Makeitfit has on his T2.

exosteve · 06-03-2014, 23:43

wow. that would make protection easy

AlexD333 · 06-03-2014, 23:51

I don't see any tipjack 4x4 videos...

All these cars seem to be small and light.

makeitfit · 07-03-2014, 00:00

Seems like hard work to me

Here's mine

solarman216 · 07-03-2014, 00:19

But not a good place to be welding and grinding, no 240 power for a start, but nice idea, Rick

Lazy-Ferret · 07-03-2014, 01:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexD333

I don't see any tipjack 4x4 videos...

All these cars seem to be small and light.

There are some pictures on the web, and a couple show a Transit sized van, basically it's supposed to be good for up to 3500kg.

Quote:

Originally Posted by makeitfit

Seems like hard work to me

Here's mine

Ahhh... so it does work on your articulation then

AlexD333 · 07-03-2014, 07:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by makeitfit

Seems like hard work to me

Here's mine

What was the solution for this then?

makeitfit · 07-03-2014, 09:14

A length of rope. A tree and another Terrano. Tie rope to chassis. Take rope around tree and back to T2. Drive

In reality it took an hour I think. It was early on in my 4x4 life and didn't have essential kit. Luckily my boy scout know how saved the day lol

rustic · 07-03-2014, 09:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by makeitfit

Seems like hard work to me

Here's mine

It seems a bit extreme just to empty your fuel tank!

Under these circumstances, talking of spilt fluids, what fluid leaks do you get from a situation like this?

Some petrol or diesel from the fuel filler possibly. although this is usually air tight.
Radiator expansion bottle will probably empty.
Battery, would this leak acid?
Brake fluid, there is a small vent in the lid! might spill a bit

Clutch fluid, vent also in the lid. might spill a bit too

Engine oil, some oil might get past the rings. Care needed when starting, if after a long time.
Gearbox has a vent, but should be ok.
Same for transfer box, and both axles then I guess.
Have I missed any, maybe the beer can in the cup holder...

Oh and the driver's... (damp trousers)

I just wondered what happens to all these fluids in a knock down?
Adding them up, there are quite a few places you have to top up levels in a car.

Rustic

makeitfit · 07-03-2014, 09:37

I was lucky I guess, the only leak I could find was from the gearbox. That was due to a worn gear lever gasket. Boy does that stuff stink. Environmentaly I was lucky too, as the oil that spilt was all inside the truck. My jacket seemed to suck up most of it

Once it was back on the wheels I checked fluids before starting the engine. It started easily but was pretty smokey for a while

Zip tied assorted plastic bits back on and carried on

06-03-2014, 23:41	#1
Lazy-Ferret Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sevenoaks, Kent Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDi SE Touring Posts: 5,221	Here you go Rick.... This is a bit like I was trying to explain to you earlier, only the modern version. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAD5PW3FgvY Perfect for working on the bottom of the truck, mind you, I wonder how it would cope with the sort of articulation Makeitfit has on his T2.

07-03-2014, 00:19	#5
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	But not a good place to be welding and grinding, no 240 power for a start, but nice idea, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

06-03-2014, 23:43	#2
exosteve Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: stoke on trent Vehicle: 2001 2.7 td lwb terrano Posts: 2,740	wow. that would make protection easy

06-03-2014, 23:51	#3
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	I don't see any tipjack 4x4 videos... All these cars seem to be small and light.

07-03-2014, 00:00	#4
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	Seems like hard work to me Here's mine

07-03-2014, 09:14	#8
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	A length of rope. A tree and another Terrano. Tie rope to chassis. Take rope around tree and back to T2. Drive In reality it took an hour I think. It was early on in my 4x4 life and didn't have essential kit. Luckily my boy scout know how saved the day lol

07-03-2014, 09:37	#10
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	I was lucky I guess, the only leak I could find was from the gearbox. That was due to a worn gear lever gasket. Boy does that stuff stink. Environmentaly I was lucky too, as the oil that spilt was all inside the truck. My jacket seemed to suck up most of it Once it was back on the wheels I checked fluids before starting the engine. It started easily but was pretty smokey for a while Zip tied assorted plastic bits back on and carried on