[BobK]

I found I can do most of the work, with this tool...

 

[101/105guy]

I think that the car should be ON the metal ramp......

 

[BobK]

Hahaha, it won't run, so I had to jack it up...BTW, where are the best places to jack it up? I thin the front crossmember looks really weak, I don't see many good places.

 

[AlfaRomeo1750]

best place is the jacking points... assuming they are not rusted...

 

[BobK]

yeah, what I am using. just was wondering if there are other places...not much under there, that seems like good places

 

[Dragline]

. . . I found I can do most of the work, with this tool... . . .

Sure, that's a no-brainer. I use that tool all the time. You are speaking of the 'tool' in your left hand, right?

 

[BobK]

[ You are speaking of the 'tool' in your left hand, right?[/QUOTE]

of coutse. that is the mecenics friend...hahaha

 

[flivesay]

Hahaha, it won't run, so I had to jack it up...BTW, where are the best places to jack it up? I thin the front crossmember looks really weak, I don't see many good places.

That crossmember is probably the strongest area in your car. You can use it. The crossmember is behind the oil sump--don't jack under the radiator.

 

[BobK]

yes, the cross member behind the sump, looks good. I am only asking, as some stuff under there looks pretty weak.

 

[Slash]

Good picture! You oughta fit in here just fine.

As many do, I lift the front of my Spider with the jack under the front crossmember, behind the oil sump, with a piece of wood between the jack pad and the crossmember. I lift the rear with the jack under the differential. I put jack stands under the jacking points to support the car once it has been lifted.

Alfas will rust in the area of the jacking points, so it is important to make sure that they are solid.

 

[HeavyMetalAlfa]

Well said Slash !! Couldn't have said it better myself!!
And I think he will fit in well,,,

 

[BobK]

thanks fellas, you made me blush....Hahaha, I hope some day, if we meet, the first guinness will be on me.

 

[BobK]

Well said Slash !! Couldn't have said it better myself!!
And I think he will fit in well,,,

do you really have 43 Alfas?

 

[HeavyMetalAlfa]

Yes. About 30 of them are parts cars,,

 

[Slash]

Well said Slash !!

Thanks!

I hope some day, if we meet, the first guinness will be on me.

You got it, Bob, and I'll get the next one.

 

[BobK]

Yes. About 30 of them are parts cars,,

do you sell parts? I have been looking for a few things for my 92 spider

 

[BobK]

Thanks!


You got it, Bob, and I'll get the next one.

wel, I got the bumper back on, and all the inspectable electric working, (I hope) tomorrow, I get it towed to mechanic, and hope that it isn't going to send me to poor house, to get clutch fixed...anyway, doesn't look too bad...still meeds top work, and the pasenger window doesn't work, but a little at a time...I hope to be on the road picking up chicks in a short time....

 

[lgbalfa]

looks good. what mechanic will you be using?

 

[BobK]

there is a fellow up on castelton ave. Walter Parks. does a lot of foreign work, and had a spider in when I talked to him...he has done some work on my regular minivan, and he seems to be sharp...also he is close. I will be sending it there on Monday, as it stands.....
I am doing everything, I can myself, but the clutch, is out of my league. and I don't have a lift anyway. I am old and creaky,,not too happy crawling around under there....I will also have to have the top serviced. not sure where I will do that. leaks like a sieve, around the windshield, I am hoping a gasket of something fixes that. I am running low on $$$. I also can't figure out how to put the electric windos motor, and cables together, they are hanging loose, in the door. motor works though, that is a good thing, don't know why it was taken apart...I am also still putting parts on that were all taken off. I think it will be a great car when it is finished. can't wait to go out near the beach, and try to pick up some girls...hahahaha